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Salem`s Splash Fountains Close for the 2014 Season

Splash fountains are a favorite destination throughout the summer.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Today is the last day to run through a fountain in Salem, Oregon.... until next summer, that is.

At 8 p.m., Thursday, September 25, all park splash fountains will cease to operate for the season. These include Wes Bennett Park, Englewood Park, Northgate Park, West Salem Park, Fairmount Park, River Road Park, and Riverfront Park splash fountains.

Apartment Fire in Keizer is a Safety Reminder for Residents

Turning on the heat should be done with care so as not to create a hazard for your family.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Keizer firefighters responded to the report of an apartment fire Wednesday morning. The fire was reported by a neighbor who had been smelling smoke occasionally and then noticed smoke coming from his bathroom sink.

Upon investigation, he found smoke coming from his neighbors window. He promptly called 9-1-1 and began notifying other residents of the apartment complex that there was a fire. No one was in the apartment at the time of the fire.

Multiple Cars Involved in I-5 Fatal Crash

The Sentra's passenger is in Critical condition.

(SALEM, Ore.) - On September 24, 2014 at approximately 7:50 a.m., a 2005 Ford Ranger pickup driven by 53-year old Michael Lippman, from SE Salem, was northbound in heavy rain conditions when it collided into the left side of a tanker trailer.

The pickup then crossed the raised grass center median into the southbound lanes where it collided head-on with a 1993 Nissan Sentra two-door with two occupants. The Nissan's driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Deputies and Detectives on Scene of Death Investigation

No information has been released regarding the gender or age of the deceased.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to the report of dead body in the 4800 Block of Nevada St NE.

A citizen reported seeing the body off to the side of the road as they drove by and called the Sheriff's Office at approximately 6:15 p.m.

Two Injured in Shooting Outside Salem Pizza Restaurant

One employee said she heard the shots along with her manager, and looked outside and saw people diving under cars, parents picking-up small children, and cars speeding out of the area.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Two people were hit by gunfire and taken to Salem Hospital after multiple shots rang out after an altercation Wednesday night in northeast Salem.

Salem-News.com was on scene shortly after the shooting occurred around 8:50 p.m. in the parking lot on the south side of the Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits restaurant located at 3610 Center St NE, witnesses said.

Salem Shooting Outside Pizza Restaurant Leaves Two Injured

Salem-News.com will have more on this story as soon as it becomes available

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Two people have been taken to Salem Hospital after multiple shots were fired after an altercation Wednesday night in northeast Salem.

Salem-News.com was on scene shortly after the shooting occurred around 8:50 p.m. in the parking lot on the south side of the Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits restaurant located at 3610 Center St NE, witnesses said.

Shooting Outside Salem Pizza Restaurant Under Investigation

Salem-News.com will have updates and video as soon as they come in to our newsroom.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Marion County Sheriff's Deputies and Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday night in northeast Salem in the parking lot of the Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits restaurant.

Salem-News.com is on scene, and a waitress at the restaurant, located at 3610 Center St NE, said an individual was shot in their parking lot on the south side of the building, and made their way and fell near a home at 620 36th Ave. NE.

Police: Missing Salem Teen`s Own Parents Pose Danger to Her

The missing teen fled from a foster home on August 13, she has not been in contact with her relatives, and her whereabouts are currently unknown.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl who's own parents police say may pose a danger to her.

Salem Police spokesman Lt. Dave Okada says on August 12, Bethany Desanto was contacted by a Salem Police Officer when she was found living with her homeless mother in Minto Brown Island Park.

Salem-Keizer Transit to Offer Free Shuttle Service to Oregon State Fair

The last shuttle leaves the fairgrounds 30 minutes after the fair ends.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Cherriots is excited to announce, after a 5 year absence, that they are partnering with the Oregon State Fair to provide free shuttle service to the fair from downtown.

The shuttle will run August 22 through September 1. Weekday shuttle service will run every 30 minutes; weekend and holiday service will run every 15 minutes.

Salem Pursuit Ends in Rollover Crash

Marion County Fire District #1 personnel responded to the scene and extricated the driver, 33-year-old Brian Wilson, and passenger 30-year-old Perla Gomez Lazo, from Salem.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A 33-year old Salem man was arrested after release from a Salem hospital following Tuesday night's attempt to elude and injury crash in SE Salem.

At approximately 11:17 p.m. an OSP trooper attempted to stop a Cadillac CTS passenger car for traveling 82 mph in a 60 mph speed zone on Interstate 5.