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4 Killed After News Helicopters Collide in Phoenix

The NTSB and FAA are investigating the crash.

(PHOENIX, Ariz. ) - Two TV news helicopters following a police car pursuit collided over central-north Phoenix on Friday killing four people.

Killed in the crash were KTVK-TV pilot Scott Bowerbank and photographer Jim Cox along with KNXV-TV pilot Craig Smith and photojournalist Rick Krolak.

The crash occurred around 12:45 PM in Steele Indian School Park near Third Street and Indian School Road.

Oregon Consumers Urged to Check Cupboards for Recalled Foods

Swallowing even tiny traces of botulinum toxin can be lethal.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregon state health officials today urged consumers to check their cupboards for any of 90 different canned food items recalled in the wake of four U.S. botulism cases.

Two people in Texas and two in Indiana — were hospitalized recently after eating a chili sauce manufactured by Castleberry's in Augusta, Georgia.

The recall includes: canned chili and chili sauces, stews, hash, corned beef and other items sold under several brand names, as well as Natural Choice brand dog food.

Salem Man Arrested on Sex Abuse and Drug Charges

In the home detectives found less than a gram of methamphetamine and .25 lb of marijuana.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - On Wednesday, Marion County Street Crimes Unit, assisted by detectives and Marion County Parole and Probation Deputies, went to the home of 39-year-old Russell Lee Watson at 4717 Adobe St SE to investigate possible drug activity.

Oregon Authorities Searching for Child Taken by Mentally Unstable Father

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the father or child, or the vehicle they may be in, is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - Portland police are asking for the public's help in locating a 3-year-old boy who was taken by his father from his mothers home.

On Thursday, at 12:45 AM, Northeast Precinct officers were flagged down in the 6800 block of Northeast Killingsworth Street by the mother of a missing 3-year-old boy.

Investigators believe the father is mentally unstable, and poses an immediate threat to the child’s safety.

Vancouver Police Make Arrest in Drug Homicide

Police say Sandra Schmidt provided the drugs that caused Tonja Lynn's death.

(VANCOUVER, Wash. ) - Vancouver Police Detectives on Thursday arrested 51-year- old Sandra K. Schmidt for Controlled Substance Homicide.

Schmidt is believed to have caused the death of her roommate, 38-year-old Tonja Lynn, while they both were residing at 1021 W. 36th Street, in Vancouver.

Lynn was found deceased at the residence on May 6th.

Keizer Pizza Parlor Damaged by Fire

Preliminary estimates place the loss to the structure at approximately $50,000 and approximately $5,000 to contents.

(KEIZER, Ore. ) - A grease fire Thursday has temporarily closed JC's Pizzaria in Keizer.

The fire started as a result of the fryer overheating and igniting the oil.

An employee was nearby and discovered the fire immediately activating the hood suppression system.

Cork is Still King, But Wine Lovers Still Swayed by Taste

The researchers also found that consumers expected to pay less for a bottle of wine with a screwcap because they believed the wine to be of lower quality.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - Despite the increasing use of metal screwcaps to seal bottles of fine wine and protect their contents from the moldy cardboard flavor brought on by fungal contamination – also know as “cork taint” – the public hasn’t yet bought in, according to new studies.

Report: Malnutrition in Elderly a Major Health Concern

“The elderly population in America is going to double to 70 million people by 2030, and studies have shown that 44 percent of this group has inadequate nutrition,” researchers said.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - At an age when proper nutrition is more important than ever, almost half the elderly people in developed countries have an inadequate nutritional intake and increased vulnerability to a range of degenerative diseases – a situation that is both unnecessary and easily preventable.

Due to lifestyle, diet, loss of appetite and other factors associated with aging, millions of American citizens over age 65 are facing malnutrition at a time of their life when adequate, appropriate food and micronutrient intake is critical.

Be Aware! Salem Street Closures This Weekend Due to Road Work

Use alternate routes if possible if your commute takes you through one of these workzones.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The City of Salem Public Works Department wants you to Be Aware! of some upcoming road construction projects this weekend that could delay your commute.

Please make a note of these projects, and if your commute takes you through one of these workzones, PLEASE! slow down, and expect some delays.

Blast at California Airport Kills Two, Injures Four

The cause of the blast is still under investigation.

(MOJAVE, Calif.) - A huge blast Thursday at an airport in the California desert which houses civilian rocket programs has killed two people and injured four.

Media reports say the injured were airlifted to Kern Medical Center about 45 miles from the airport following the blast at Mojave Airport.