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The driver accused in a crash that killed an Umpqua Community College softball player and head coach has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison. Johnathan James Dowdy was sentenced Thursday to 20 1/2 years in prison followed by three years of post-prison supervision. He also was fined $2,000. His driver's license is revoked for life. He had pleaded guilty to multiple offenses in connection with the April 18 crash, including two counts of second-degree manslaughter and several assault-related charges. Head softball coach Jami Strinz and freshman Kiley Jones died as a result of the crash. Eight others on the bus were injured.
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Eugene Police say they're investigating recent burglaries of residences that may be connected and targeted at the Asian community.
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Eugene business leaders are calling for more security measures downtown, saying their customers and employees feel unsafe.
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Eugene Police were seeking the suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred last weekend near the University of Oregon campus.
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Conservative candidates say they’re responding to voters’ discomfort with recent police reforms and Washington and Oregon’s recent decriminalization of some drugs.
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The Lane County District Attorney’s office says a shortage of prosecutors means some nonviolent offenders won’t be charged.
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Oregon’s law that governs pretrial release is undergoing a major change.
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Eugene Police have released additional details about Saturday’s shooting at the Lane County Fair.In a release, EPD says police responded to the…
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The Lane County Fair was interrupted by gunshots Saturday in Eugene. Police say they got a 911 call at around 4 p.m. of shots fired at the fair. Two…
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The USA Track & Field Olympic Trials kick off Friday (6/18) at Hayward Field in Eugene. And while the crowd’s attention will focus on the events,…
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Starting Monday, December 12th, Deschutes County residents can text – rather than dial – 911 to call in emergencies. KLCC’s Brian Bull explains. The phone…