By Dan Corcoran
June 30, 2009
Eugene, Ore.--
The man who has taken responsibility for the January crash that claimed the life of four people has learned his fate from Lane County judge. Matthew Ellmers, 24, was sentenced Tuesday. He will spend the next two decades in prison. Ellmers appeared in court to change his previous plea of 'not guilty' to 'guilty' - on all counts.
WEB EXTRA: Jeremiah Masoli and Garret Embry Plead 'Guilty' to Second Degree Burglary
UO football player Jeremiah Masoli and former player Garret Embry pleaded 'guilty' to second degree burglary charges earlier on Friday. Watch our afternoon update and raw video of the sentencing.
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.
Oregon Veterans Employment Figures Released
On average, veterans in Oregon had lower unemployment rates than the general population in Oregon.
Oregonians Asked to Drop Off Expired Prescriptions
On Saturday, dozens of locations across the state will be available for this sole purpose.
WEB EXTRA: LaMichael James Sentenced to Ten Days in Jail
Oregon running back LaMichael James was sentenced this morning to 24 months probation and ten days in jail after admitting he harassed and physically harmed his former girlfriend.