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Local & Regional After aunt attacked, man wants to 'clean up' downtown (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 22, 2013 at 2:27 PM PDT Last Updated: May 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM PDT

A Roseburg man is embarking on an effort to clean up the downtown area, and he's asking for the public's help to do it.

Local & Regional Annual BBQ raises money for kids' cause (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 21, 2013 at 10:26 AM PDT Last Updated: May 21, 2013 at 10:26 AM PDT

Diggs dug deep and helped a big crowd chow down for a cause on Sunday. The 17th annual Dick Anthony Memorial Diggs BBQ Cook Off took over River Forks Park.

Local & Regional New sewage plant saves money, protects environment (Photo Gallery)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 20, 2013 at 1:45 PM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2013 at 1:45 PM PDT

A new green water treatment system is up and running in Roseburg, and officials say the all natural way they are treating waste water is going to help the South Umpqua River.

Local & Regional Be aware, it's a bear! Awareness week at the Wildlife Safari (Photo Gallery)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 17, 2013 at 12:33 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 4:10 PM PDT

It's Bear Awareness Week, and KPIC News hung out with the bears of the Wildlife Safari for a story set to air tonight on KPIC at 5&6.

Local & Regional 'We're reminded just exactly how dangerous this work can be' (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 16, 2013 at 11:08 AM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 6:03 PM PDT

Law enforcement officers from all over Douglas County gathered at the courthouse Thursday morning to honor their fallen comrades.

Local & Regional Commissioner: Budget to hold the line, for now (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 16, 2013 at 9:39 AM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 9:39 AM PDT

Earlier this week, Douglas County commissioners were in talks about the upcoming fiscal year's budget.

Local & Regional PD: 'Suspicious man' leads to Sutherlin school lockdown (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 15, 2013 at 9:46 AM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 8:41 AM PDT

A Sutherlin elementary school was locked down Wednesday morning, after authorities were sent to a report of a suspicious man near the campus.

Local & Regional Fire season kicks off early in Douglas County (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 14, 2013 at 12:09 PM PDT Last Updated: May 14, 2013 at 12:49 PM PDT

Dozens of fires have raged throughout Douglas County, forcing the Douglas Forest Protective Association to start fire season early this year.

Local & Regional Sutherlin police arest 3 on meth charges

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 14, 2013 at 10:40 AM PDT Last Updated: May 14, 2013 at 10:40 AM PDT

Sutherlin police arrested 3 people Monday afternoon, after they say they found a large amount of meth.

Local & Regional Autopsy on Monday for female found in S. Umpqua River

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 13, 2013 at 1:07 PM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 1:14 PM PDT

Authorities are still investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in the South Umpqua River last week.

Local & Regional Do you have info on Andrews Creek Fire? (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 13, 2013 at 9:14 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 10:46 AM PDT

Authorities are still looking for anyone who might have information about how a large fire was started near Yoncalla on Friday.

Local & Regional Veteran's Wall: 'It's a dream come true' (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 10, 2013 at 10:20 AM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 1:45 PM PDT

A Veteran's dream of recognizing the service of others is almost realized. Bill Hamman wanted to build a veteran's memorial wall that had the names of the men and women who served in combat.

Business Woman mixes Brazil, Oregon into her chocolate creations (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 8, 2013 at 8:44 AM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 11:04 AM PDT

A Roseburg woman is cooking chocolate creations inspired by her Brazilian heritage.

Local & Regional Best friend + hot car = dead dog (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 7, 2013 at 9:52 AM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 9:52 AM PDT

The warm weather is here, and while that could mean good things for you, it could be deadly for your pet.

Local & Regional UCAN not just feeding people

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 2, 2013 at 2:04 PM PDT Last Updated: May 2, 2013 at 2:09 PM PDT

Thousands of pounds of food pass through the doors of UCAN every month, but officials say it's not just people food: UCAN also collects food for pets.

Local & Regional Jackson County says No to casino, Cow Creek agrees

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 1, 2013 at 3:57 PM PDT Last Updated: May 1, 2013 at 3:57 PM PDT

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners have voted against a Medford casino, and a Douglas County tribe is happy about the decision.

Local & Regional DUII Cop: 'DUII drivers are nothing but random murderers' (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: May 1, 2013 at 9:45 AM PDT Last Updated: May 1, 2013 at 9:45 AM PDT

A Roseburg officer has been recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty to keep the streets safe.

Local & Regional Food pantry sees increase in donations, needs more help (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: Apr 29, 2013 at 8:19 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 29, 2013 at 8:19 AM PDT

A local food pantry is seeing a big boost in donations thanks to one of their programs.

Local & Regional Got drugs? Saturday is national Drug Takeback Day

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: Apr 25, 2013 at 2:58 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 25, 2013 at 2:58 PM PDT

This Saturday is Drug Takeback Day, where organizations across the nation will be accepting old, unwanted medications for disposal.

Local & Regional County men to strap on some fancy footwear for a cause (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: Apr 25, 2013 at 10:32 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 25, 2013 at 10:32 AM PDT

Men across the county are getting ready to strap on a pair of pumps for a cause. The annual Walk a Mile In Her Shoes event is back.

Local & Regional Doc: Don't let the sun fool you, it can be bad for you (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: Apr 24, 2013 at 10:31 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 24, 2013 at 10:31 AM PDT

The gorgeous weather has brought people outdoors, but all that sunshine could be dangerous for your health.

Local & Regional Local soldier dies: 'He wanted everybody else to be happy' (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: Apr 22, 2013 at 5:22 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 22, 2013 at 5:22 PM PDT

Dozens came out to mourn the loss of a local soldier on Monday, one who friends and family say always made them smile.

Local & Regional Food drive shows Douglas County 'Can Do' (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: Apr 19, 2013 at 11:40 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 19, 2013 at 11:40 AM PDT

The numbers are in, and Douglas County has proven once again that we 'Can Do.' The annual Can Do food drive was a huge success.

Local & Regional Roseburg man returning to life after Boston attack (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: Apr 19, 2013 at 10:50 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 19, 2013 at 10:50 AM PDT

A Roseburg man is settling back into daily life after being just a few blocks away from the blasts in Boston.

Local & Regional Man who beat, left woman for dead heading to prison

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News Published: Apr 19, 2013 at 9:33 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 19, 2013 at 9:33 AM PDT

A Tenmile man who beat and left a woman for dead will spend more than 7 years in prison for attempted murder.