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Douglas completes perfect regular season

Trojans beat SU 33-0; Roseburg downs North Medford Friday night

Jury rejects insanity plea from child rapist

A Lane County jury has rejected the insanity defense of a man who confessed to kidnapping and raping a 10-year-old girl, and is a suspect in an attempted abduction in Douglas County.

Veteran's Day Parade still looking for entrants

Organizers are getting ready for the big Veteran's Day Parade in downtown Roseburg, and they are still looking for participants. There will be a fly-over by the National Guard jets, weather permitting, but the parade will go on rain or shine.

'We just want the Oregon Ducks to know ... there is a little Angel watching over you'

What do Ducks coach Chip Kelly, the rock band Journey and country music legend Charlie Daniels have in common? No, the devil didn't take the midnight train to Autzen Stadium. Don't stop believing -- but no. They share an Angel. In Oklahoma, no less.

WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO - Officials finding more headless deer

With rifle season underway the Oregon State Police say they've experienced an increase in calls regarding headless dear found around Douglas County.

Storm smashes the Oregon Coast

The city of Florence is gearing up for its first storm of the season. Coast Guard officials tell KVAL News that winds could reach 70 miles per hour by Thursday night. Wave swells could reach 17 feet. >>>TRACK STORM WITH INTERACTIVE RADAR

Weekend Go & Do Guide for Douglas County

Just because the weather will be wet this weekend, doesn't mean you can't get out and have some fun. There are plenty of events, activities and fun to be had all over Douglas County.

More Great White shark sightings on Oregon Coast

People report seeing a Great White shark off the Oregon Coast near Newport, Ore. OregonSurfShop.com posted a photo of a Great White swimming in 3 feet of water. And another surfer spotted a 16-foot shark swim between two surfers.

Free speech in Oregon: 'Spare change, bro?'

Medford had tried to prevent aggressive panhandling with an ordinance that prohibited people from asking for money at intersections and freeway off ramps. But a judge ruled last March that it violates the right to freedom of speech under the Oregon Constitution.

'This is not a time to be near the water'

A high surf advisory is in effect for the Oregon Coast. "Unpredictable and destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties and other structures with no warning," forecasters warned. >>>TRACK STORM WITH INTERACTIVE RADAR