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Manhunt for Oregon Murder Suspect Ends with Arrest

41-year-old Michael Robert Horn was wanted out of Klamath County on a felony warrant for two counts of Attempted Murder.

(KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. ) - Oregon State Police arrested a Klamath County man Tuesday evening in Josephine County who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for Attempted Murder.

Southern Oregon Wildfire Grows; Six Homes Destroyed

231 structures are currently threatened by the fire.

(KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. ) - The Moccasin Hill Fire, burning just north of Sprague River and northeast of Klamath Falls, is now at 2508 acres.

First reported Sunday at 2:00 p.m., the fire has destroyed a total of 20 structures, including six homes in and around the Moccasin Hill subdivision

Southern Oregon Wildfire Grows to 800 Acres

Gusty winds are predicted for this afternoon and evening, which could challenge firefighters.

(KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. ) - The Bryant Fire reported Thursday afternoon burning 20 miles east of Klamath Falls on the NE end of Bryant Mountain has grown to 800 acres.

The fire is burning in an active logging operation in felled and bucked timber on steep, rugged terrain. The fire is spotting in all directions.

OSP Criminal Investigations Division Sex Abuse Investigation Leads to Arrest of Fort Klamath Man

The investigation centered on alleged criminal conduct toward a known female victim when she was less than 12 years of age.

(KLAMATH FALLS) - Oregon State Police (OSP) arrested a 58-year old Fort Klamath man Tuesday evening after a warrant was issued for his arrest for Sex Abuse in the First Degree.

On April 1, 2014 at approximately 8:20 p.m., OSP troopers contacted 58-year old Efren M. Valencia at his residence in the 52000 block of Highway 62 and took him into custody.

Second Person Arrested In Ongoing Currency Forgery Investigation

Police say one suspect was in the process of forging fake currency and had at least twenty fake $20, $50, and $100 bills.

(KLAMATH FALLS) - An ongoing investigation following the arrest earlier this month of a woman in possession of counterfeit money led to the arrest Friday morning of a Klamath Falls man at a local motel.

The man was in the process of forging currency in his motel room when con tacted by Oregon State Police (OSP) and Klamath Falls Police Department.

Oregon Tech Escapes with 71-67 Win

Cascade Collegiate Conference: Oregon Tech 71 Simpson University 67

(KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.) - The Oregon Tech women’s basketball team finished with four players in double figures, and survived a furious comeback by Simpson University, to win tonight’s non-conference game over the Redhawks by a 71-67 final.

Oregon Tech Hustlin’ Owls Run Past Simpson

(KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. ) - The Oregon Tech men’s basketball team made it two wins in as many tries over the Redhawks, as the No. 16 ranked Hustlin’ Owls defeated Cal Pac opponent, Simpson University, by a 95-58 score in non-conference action tonight at Danny Miles Court.

Southern Oregon Soars Past Bethany

(KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.) - Southern Oregon University turned a 12 point halftime team lead into a 30 point rout in a 91-61 victory over Bethany University tonight in day 2 of the Midland Empire Insurance Classic at Danny Miles Court.

Biola Downs Oregon Tech

(LEWISTON, Idaho ) - Jessilyn Conicelli recorded her second straight double-double of the tournament to help 13th ranked Biola defeat Oregon Tech 77-48 in the Greg Jose/Twin Rivers Physical Therapy Classic at the Lewis-Clark State College Activity Center on Saturday.

Volleyball: SOU`s Stone Turns CCC Player of Year Award

Yotes’ Mendiola, Raiders’ Rohlfing Share Coaching Award Again

(Portland, Oregon) - Lindsey Stone of Southern Oregon has been voted the Cascade Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Year, the league office announced. For the second straight year, Southern Oregon’s Josh Rohlfing and The College of Idaho’s Liz Mendiola were named Co-Coaches of the Year by their peers.