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Death Toll Rises to 32 in Virginia Tech Campus Shootings

This is being called the worst shooting of any kind in American history.

(BLACKSBURG, Va.) - Two shootings on the Virginia Tech campus today have left 32 dead, including students government officals said.

In addition, police say 28 people were injured, four are in critical condition.

There are unconfirmed reports that the suspect was a young Asian-American male, who was looking for his girlfriend.

There are media reports that police have recovered two 9-MM handguns, and a 22-caliber handgun used by the suspect during the rampage.

Virginia Tech Campus Shootings Leave 22 Dead; Gunman Killed

This is being called the worst shooting of any kind in American history.

(BLACKSBURG, Va) - Two shootings on the Virginia Tech campus today have left 22 confirmed dead, including students.

In addition, police say 28 people were injured, four are in critical condition.

There are unconfirmed reports that the suspect was a young Asian-American male, who was looking for his girlfriend.

There are media reports that the gunman used two 9-MM handguns during the rampage.

Polk Deputies Get Shaved to Help Little Girl With Cancer

Madisyn Jenkins was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) January 27th of this year. Since then, she has been undergoing treatment for Leukemia at Doernbecher's.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - Deputies in Polk County are coming together to raise money for a little girl who is undergoing treatment for Leukemia.

Police Report Multiple Fatalities in Virginia School Shooting

It has been declared the worst school shooting in national history.

(BLACKSBURG, Va.) - Shootings in a dorm and classroom at Virginia Tech may have led to as many as 21 deaths. The Associated Press reports that 21 more people have been injured.

It happened Monday, the alleged gunman is also dead.

At one point, police had confirmed that a suspect was in custody, that information was reported via the university's Website.

BE AWARE! Salem-Area Road Construction Report

(SALEM) - The City of Salem Public Works Department wants you to Be Aware! of some construction projects that are getting underway on Monday that could affect your commute through town.

Please make a note of these projects, and if your commute takes you through one of these workzones, allow extra time to get to your destination, or use an alternate route.

Oregon Woman Dies After Car Plunges into Columbia River

The Acura went airborne, struck a metal guardrail and then continued down a rock embankment into the Columbia River.

(THE DALLES, Ore. ) - A woman from The Dalles died Saturday afternoon when she lost control of her car westbound on Interstate 84 about one mile east of Corbett and struck a guardrail before going into the Columbia River.

Governor Proclaims April as Earthquake & Tsunami Awareness Month in Oregon

Governor proclaims April 2007 as Earthquake & Tsunami Awareness Month; Schools should prepare for the release of Seismic Assessment Report in May.

(SALEM) - During April, the Oregon Department of Education will be supporting the Governor’s initiative to provide information on earthquake and tsunami preparedness by providing a series of four messages to schools via the SUPER list.

In addition, this month ODE will be providing information to schools and school districts re: Senate Bill 2.

The bill, passed in 2005, is a landmark step in helping improve earthquake safety for Oregon's public schools and emergency facilities.

Easter Day Fight at Oregon State Park Lands Salem Man Behind Bars

After shopping in Newport with his ex-wife and son, Marcelino Segrero-Campos agreed to take her home, but instead he drove her to the state park against her will police said.

(DEPOE BAY, Ore. ) - Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies say they arrested a Salem man after responding to the report of a fight in progress at Rocky Creek State Park in Depoe Bay Easter Day.

Deputy Karl Vertner says he and another deputy responded to the park and found both parties had separated.

Upon further investigation, Vertner says 22-year-old Marcelino Segrero-Campos went to Newport to visit his son and ex-wife for the holiday.

Firefighters Come to the Rescue of 4H Sheep

Firefighters and several motorists assisted to corral the wayward lambs.

(TUALATIN, Ore. ) - Late Saturday, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue was dispatched to the report of an overturned vehicle on Highway 26 near the Bethany exit.

Police Investigating Child Drowning East of Salem

The grandparents told deputies that Johnny was last seen in his room watching a child's video.

(MILL CITY, Ore. ) - Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that his deputies are investigating the death of a child who was found in a small pond in Mill City.

Johnny L. Caldera, age 2 years and 11 months, was staying with his grandparents, who are his guardians, on Dogwood Street in Mill City.

At 7:56 PM Thursday evening, deputies were dispatched to the residence when the boy's grandparents found him floating in a small fish pond in their front yard.