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Eugene Officer Punched, Another Assaulted During Call

By Gia Vang

EUGENE, Ore. -- Flashing blue and red lights cut through the darkness and caution tape indicated real trouble for some neighbors.

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Eugene Officer Punched, Another Assaulted During Call
By Gia Vang EUGENE, Ore. -- Flashing blue and red lights cut through the darkness and caution tape indicated real trouble for some neighbors.

Eaton Breaks Track World Record
U O Senior Ashton Eaton broke a 17-year-old Heptathalon world record at the NCAA indoor track and field championships today.

Driver Checks Cell Phone, Strikes Pedestrians
Police said three teenagers were walking along the side of the unlit road, when the driver of a Toyota crossed the fog line and struck them.

Battle of the Books Attracts Local Readers to Springfield
It's the first year high school students got a chance to compete, something two Willamette High School freshmen were happy about.

Duck Fans Weigh In on Friday's Football Storm
After a jam-packed media day of football coverage--all unfortunately off the field--Duck fans are trying to absorb the consequences.

WEB EXTRA: LaMichael James Sentenced to Ten Days in Jail
The UO running back was sentenced Friday to 24 months probation and ten days in jail after admitting he harassed and physically harmed his former girlfriend.

Fraternity Speaks Out on Theft Case; Locals Give Perspective on Sentences
From a legal perspective, James' sentence was on par with those of a similar nature in Lane County.

Matthew Knight Arena Construction Making Progress
The arena is expected to be complete in December this year, right in time for the PAC-10 basketball season.

Nine-Vehicle, Minor Injury Crash near Roseburg
A traffic crash in a Roseburg-area highway work-zone on Interstate 5 Friday morning sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries.

Oregonians Asked to Drop Off Expired Prescriptions
On Saturday, dozens of locations across the state will be available for this sole purpose.

Two Eugene Police Officers Injured in Domestic Dispute
Two Eugene Police officers are injured and one of them was rushed to the hospital after responding to a domestic dispute call.

Vehicle Collides with Bicyclist in Creswell
A vehicle collided with a bicyclist in Creswell just before 8 p.m. Saturday.

Conan O'Brien Fans Scrambling For Tickets To Eugene Show
The remaining tickets are part of premium packages and run $500 per seat.

Fraternity Reaction to Masoli's Sentencing
Some of Sigma Alpha Epsilon's neighboring frat houses say they're also upset.

WEB EXTRA: Jeremiah Masoli and Garret Embry Sentenced
The pair admits they burglarized a UO fraternity house, which wraps up a longer than usual and very high-profile investigation.

WEB EXTRA: Chip Kelly Press Conference
LaMichael James and Rob Beard will be suspended for the first game of next season. Jeremiah Masoli is suspended for the entire 2010 season.

OSU Professor Travels to Chile Earthquake Site
Ashford believes it's vital to understand what exactly occured in Chile in order to anticipate events and maximize earthquake safety back in Oregon.

The Oregonian Fights to Unseal McAnulty Affidavits
They're asking the court to unseal the search warrant affidavit and make it public.

Oregon Veterans Employment Figures Released
On average, veterans in Oregon had lower unemployment rates than the general population in Oregon.

UO Top Football Players In Court
Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and a former duck player are facing second degree burglary charges. Running back LaMichael James is expected to change his pleas in another case.