Get Real With Rick Dancer

Three of us got together and decided enough is enough. We support our local police and have many friends who work in the departments. We are tired of some painting all cops with the wide brush of "bad cop syndrome"  So CrisDental Family Dentistry is buying billboard space and putting up our own message of support.   Click here to watch video

Two teachers in Springfield refuse to be silent when it comes to what is being taught in the classroom. One got fired, the other put on administrative leave, for speaking their minds.  Listen or Watch by clicking here.  

As if a one billion dollar surplus is not enough for the current rulers of the legislature, they are now coming after your stimulus money. Yep, there's a loophole in Oregon Tax Code and the party in control is out to stockpile as much of your money as it can. Time to stop this is running out. 

In the beginning God create form out of chaos. If you believe the big bang theory it's similar...Chaos to something of form. A friend said to me the other day perhaps the worlds chaos actually has a purpose. 

Forrester's Bar & Grill is a cool new spot on the west end of town that's getting rave reviews. Find out more about the food but the story behind the story is what is really interesting.  Click Here for Video

In 2010 my life forever changed when a doctor told me I had cancer. Recently a lot of guys have been asking me to tell my story. Here is the raw uncut truth about what happened and how I continue to survive each day. 

Several businesses were broken into the other day and in some, stuff was stolen, here's how you can help.  A Douglas County Commissioner has some questions for the governor like why are we paying Oregonians not to go back to work when so many businesses desperately need employees?  Click Here for Video

The Mohawk General store is more than a landmark it's a gathering place and a convenience store well used by neighbors far and wide. But the owners say the building needs a bunch of work done on it and they are looking to the publics help.  Click here for video

An assignment in Springfield Oregon gave students the chance to watch a video on Critical Race Theory and comment....but the video also surprised some parents and they want answers. In this podcast we bring you conflicting views. One from a parent who is black and who's wife is white. The other from a black activist in the area.  Watch Video

To read the headline makes this proposed ballot measure sound like a good thing, but when you start digging in the weeds you will discover it impacts hunters, cattle producers, chickens, fishing, dairies and even the breeding of your animals. This video will explain what Initiative petition 13 is trying to do and help you take action to stop it.  Click here for video

The man you are about to meet know in his soul that trash and garbage are destroying this earth we live on. Leaven No Trace is a group he created and what he does is as interesting as why he does it. This is not just a story about trash clean up it's about finding something you are passionate about and sticking with it even when those around you think you are crazy. Click here for video

What happened to all the comics in the world during the cancel culture movement we are experiencing? While the big names apologize and bow some, like the man you are about to meet continues to  push the limits in the name of finding answers. Video click here

Lots to tell you about on a Friday night. Baker City Started a move and now other rural towns follow with modified state of emergency declarations over covid response. A local brewery is fed up with Oregon's unemployment situation and he's speaking out plus Relay for Life is coming soon.....Priority One Heating & Air Conditioning has a fundraiser tomorrow. Click Here to Watch Video

Two local moms are out to warn you that your kids are in danger. Both their girls thought they were taking a mild drug but ended up with a pill laced with Fentanyl.  There is something you can do but you need to watch this video to learn more.  Click Here to see video

The man you are about to meet calls himself a professional gopher but to the University of Oregon where he still works he is so much more. I met Herb Yamanaka recently while working on a video project. We talked about honor, shame, his Japanese Culture and racism against Asians.  He agreed to share his wisdom with us tonight. Click Here for video

Anyone who lived in the Northwest in the late 80's remembers the case of Nathan Madsen. The 9 year old was lost in the wilderness and thousands of strangers converged on the rangeland near Chemult Oregon to help the family find him. Joining us tonight, Jerry and Sarah Madsen. Click here for video

Local scouts and others from the military gathered at cemeteries all over Lane County to place flags on each grave of a war veteran. The Boy Scouts help every year but why? We followed a few today to find out. Click Here to Watch Video

The owners of an old lumber mill near Monroe Oregon are stepping it up. They used that mill to build a new restaurant/brewery in downtown Monroe and it's proven to be quite the hit. We talk with the owners about the history, the beer and the dream. Click here to see the place.

We love to visit old forgotten ghost towns around Oregon. When I was a reporter I did dozens of stories on these place. So we're bringing some of them back thanks to Elements Health Clubs Lane County.   Click Here for video

There is a lot going on right now and we're gonna fill you in a few issues in Salem that have us scratching our heads. Climb aboard but I don't think all of you are going to like this. Click here for video

A local businesswoman was attacked by a transient and she says its time the city council pay attention and do something. She's not alone, thousands chimed in after we aired this story. This is not against anyone it is a call for a return to following the law. Click Here for Video

If you forget history you have a tendency to repeat it. No one wants to go back and repeat this tragic school shooting. So, what do we learn from such a horrible event? How does it relate to what we are going through today? Can we come together? To watch video click here.

The woman you are about to meet lost her son to COVID. Not the virus but the cultural reaction to the virus. He was having a tough time, got better, was doing well, but he couldn't take the despair of the lockdown. This is his story.  Click here to watch video

Mental health is a big issue in our country but also right here in our backyard. The streets are filling up with unhoused folks, many who struggle with addiction and mental health issues. This month is National Brain Month so it's only natural we'd have New Leaf Hyperbaric's and Wellness Center as our sponsor. Click here for video

Small businesses in Oregon are once again burdened by the governors latest set of rules aimed and "encouraging" Oregonians to get their COVID shot. Perhaps it's time the governor find someone else to do her dirty work because small businesses are done.