MPD Officers Arrested Suspect in Drive-By Shooting

Medford Police officers responded at approximately 1:50 a.m. Wednesday to a report of shots fired at an apartment complex in the 800-block of Swing Lane. Officers arrived at the scene and discovered the apartment had been struck by multiple rounds. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and officers were able to identify a possible suspect and a vehicle believed to be involved in the incident. Utilizing Automated License Plate Reader technology, investigators located the suspect vehicle around 9:45 a.m. in the parking lot of the South Walmart Supercenter. A drone was deployed to assist with surveillance and it observed the suspect exiting his vehicle and walking toward the store. The individual, 33-year-old Bryce W. Kleinhanz, was safely taken into custody before reaching the store and was arrested without incident. He was transported to the Medford Police Department for an interview while detectives executed a search warrant on his vehicle, recovering evidence in this case. Kleinhanz was later lodged at the Jackson County Jail on charges of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, and Recklessly Endangering another Person. ...Read more

Council Determines Republic Services Franchise Agreement Complaint Moot

During Wednesday night's meeting, City Council moved that the complaint regarding the current agreement between Republic Services and businesses 2 Guys, 1 Truck LLC, and Thrift Right Here is moot. Republic Services and Southern Oregon Sanitation had met with business owner Konnor Kirkpatrick to try and resolve the Franchise Agreement issue prior to the council meeting. His businesses will be allowed access to their transfer stations so long as his activities comply with specific agreement exemptions. The public hearing continued after the Customer Dispute Resolution with discussion of an ordinance annexing property on Hieglen Loop into the city limits. Both motions to adopt the ordinance annexing the property were unanimous. A Dollar Mountain ordinance prohibiting the use of motorized vehicles with the exemption of authorized vehicles was approved by the council, with violators being charged the maximum fine of $720 and restitutions. ...Read more

Boys and Girls Clubs Expand Teen Programming with Purchase of New Building

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley is proud to announce the purchase of a new building set to become their dedicated Teen Center. The organization said in a release that doors are expected to open in the fall of 2026. This milestone reflects the organization’s continued commitment to ensuring teens have a safe, supportive space to learn, grow, and prepare for their futures. With the opening of the new Teen Center, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley will double their capacity to serve local teens in Grants Pass, significantly expanding access to high-impact programs designed specifically for middle and high school students. All teen programming at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley is completely free to attend, ensuring there are no financial barriers to participation. This expansion was made possible by the generosity of a donor. Renovations are already underway, with construction and program development progressing throughout the spring and summer in preparation for a fall opening. The organization plans to host a community ribbon-cutting once the facility is complete. ...Read more