"As officers attempted to stop the male driver, he turned into the parking lot of an apartment complex," the release said. ...

The former owner of a West Salem jewelry shop was sentenced Thursday in Polk County Circuit Court to 20 years in prison on his guilty plea to 21 counts of theft for stealing the jewelry of customers ...

West Salem’s 40-6 win over Westby continued a season-long streak of holding opponents to seven points or fewer.

Early in the second quarter, Baginski scored an 11-yard touchdown run to extend West Salem’s lead. The Norsemen (2-2, 1-1) ...