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Two Men Climb Up Humpty Dumpty, Break Down His Wall

All the King's horses and all the King's men may not be able to put Humpty back together again.

(TURNER, Ore. ) - It was a sad day in the fifty year history of the Enchanted Forest theme park just east of Salem.

The popular Humpty Dumpty figure that has been one of the parks most popular attractions fell from his brick wall on Saturday.

Teenage Boy Drowns at Three Pools East of Salem

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

(LYONS, Ore. ) - As Salem-News.com was first to report just after 3:00 p.m., emergency responders and the Marion County Sheriff's office is still investigating a fatal drowning near the three pools day use area on the North Fork of the Santiam River which is located 17 miles up from Ore. Highway 22, and 45 miles east of Salem.

So far, there is little information to report, other than a young teenage boy has tragically died.

The three pools area is a very popular summer destination attracting well over 15,000 visitors each year, primarily for swimming.

Warm Weather Expected This Week for Salem, Willamette Valley

If you must be outdoors, try to limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Temperatures in Salem and throughout the mid-Willamette Valley are expected to reach near 90’s, or over, and with that news, here are some tips to protect you and your family from the heat, and some places you can go to cool off.

Oregon State Penitentiary Slowly Returns to Normal Operations

Regular visiting will resume on Sunday.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem is slowly returning to normal operations following a large fight between inmates in the dining room that occurred on Thursday.

An ongoing investigation is being conducted to determine the cause of the incident.

Willamette Valley, Oregon Coast Saturday Fireworks and Events

Police all over Oregon will be out in force again tonight looking for impaired drivers. Remember: When in doubt, get a ride!

(SALEM, Ore. ) - So if you missed out on any of the great fireworks displays on the 4th of July, never fear. There are plenty of events for the whole family on Saturday before fireworks displays light up the Saturday night skies in the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast.

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes - Fireworks after the game tonight against the Hillsboro Hops.

The Volcanoes continue their Patriotic Tribute series with game two versus the Hillsboro Hops. Salem-Keizer will send righty Nick Gonzalez (0-2, 3.94) to the mound to face Hops right-hander (1-0, 0.60). Tickets are still available for Saturday's contest with the gates opening at 5:00 p.m. in advance of a 6:35 p.m. scheduled start.

Police Investigating Shooting in NE Salem

STORY UPDATED at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday. Video by Salem-News.com's Jerry Freeman.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem-News.com was on the scene of a shooting incident that took place Friday afternoon in northeast Salem.

A 20-year-old male was taken to Salem Hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg, and at least two people were detained by police.

They have been released and currently there are no outstanding suspect(s) at large at this time, Lt. Jim Anglemier said.

Willamette Valley, Oregon Coast Independence Day Events and Fireworks

Police all over Oregon will be out in force this holiday weekend looking for impaired drivers. Remember: When in doubt, get a ride!

(SALEM, Ore. ) - From Salem, to the Oregon Coast there will be plenty of places you can catch some awesome Independence Day fireworks displays.

So get the family together, and head for the Oregon Coast, or to one of the local rodeo’s going on this holiday weekend, or catch some baseball as the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes play host to the Hillsboro Hops Friday night, there is something for everyone before the sunsets and the night skies over Oregon fill up with bright and colorful fireworks displays.

Salem Man Kills His Brother After Altercation

Video by Salem-News.com's Jerry Freeman.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem-News.com was the first on the scene and to report that Salem Police were investigating a fatal stabbing in the 4700 block of Niles Ave NE Thursday afternoon.

Salem Police say 58-year old Larry Bush of Salem was stabbed by his brother, 50-year-old Jon Bush after an altercation just before 4:00 p.m.

Salem Man Remains in Critical Condition Following Motorcycle Crash

Video by Salem-News.com's Jerry Freeman.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A motorcyclists is in critical condition after riding recklessly and crashing near the intersection of 45th and Market Street in Salem.

Marion County Sheriff's Deputies attempted to stop the motorcycle, driven by 45-year-old, William Liebertz IV of Salem, after it passed them at high speeds on Lancaster near Center Street.

Man Killed in Northeast Salem Stabbing

Video by Jerry Freeman Salem-News.com.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem-News.com was the first on the scene and to report that Salem Police were investigating a fatal stabbing in the 4700 block of Niles Ave NE Thursday afternoon.

One witness tells Salem-News.com that Salem police officers and Salem firefighters tried valiantly to safe the victim by performing CPR and rendering other medical aid, but they were not successful.