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Enhanced boat patrols on lakes July 4-6
OREGON – Oregon is enhancing patrols on lakes in the state this 4th of July weekend looking for impaired boaters. Sheriff Offices across Oregon and the Oregon State Police will be participating in Operation Dry Water July 4 – 6. The State says impaired boaters will face serious penalties. Consequences of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) include possible jail time, a $6,250 fine and possible loss of boating privileges. Over 100 law enforcement boats will be participating in Operation Dry Water throughout the state.
Medford Fire Department asks everyone to have a happy and safe Fourth
MEDFORD, Ore. – With extreme heat coming to the Rogue Valley, the Medford Fire Department is asking everyone to have a happy and safe Fourth of July. Firefighters are reminding folks that if you’re going to celebrate, to do so safely and responsibly. That means using legal fireworks...
Jackson County Clerk elected for U.S. Election Assistance Commission
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Jackson County Clerk Chris Walker has been elected Secretary of the Board of Advisors for the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC). Walker is joining the EAC’s 35-member board, which is appointed by members of Congress and federal agencies. The Board of Advisors acts as...
Two fire departments merge to create Central Douglas Fire and Rescue
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – Two Douglas County fire departments are merging to expand protection for multiple communities. Douglas County Fire District No. 2 and the Winston-Dillard Fire District have combined as of July 1. The result is a new agency now known as Central Douglas Fire and Rescue (CDFR).
Suspected fireworks start fire in Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. – Witnesses reported hearing and seeing fireworks near the area of a large vegetation fire in Northwest Medford. According to the Medford Fire Department (MFD), on Friday night crews responded to a fire in the 2000 block of Howard Avenue. Firefighters knocked down the vegetation fire as...
Central Point Community Raises Awareness of Hot Pavement Dangers
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – With temperatures expected to be over 100 degrees this week, some Central Point folks are taking proactive measures to raise awareness about the dangers of hot pavement for pets. The initiative involves distributing signs and posters throughout the central point area, reminding residents of the...
Feel The Love Nominations open from Metal Masters
MEDFORD, Ore. – Local company, Metal Masters is partnering with Lennox Industries for their annual Feel The Love program. Community members can now nominate deserving homeowners in need of a new HVAC system. One winner will be chosen from the Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath County areas. Selected recipients will...
Suspect in Medford stabbing found guilty of murder
MEDFORD, Ore. – A woman accused of stabbing another woman to death in Medford is now heading to prison. Hannah “Mel” Marie Martin stabbed 31-year-old Brittany Lovrovich in the parking lot of Rumors Lounge on Riverside Avenue back on March 22, 2022. She was found guilty late Friday night.
Sunrise Stops & Shops: Indulge Artisan Cheesecake
This week’s Sunrise Stops & Shops, Marcus visits a cozy bakery in Ashland where everything is made from scratch to cater to those with food allergies. Watch to learn how Cora and Rick, owners of Indulge Artisan Cheesecake, create the best treats for everyone in town. © 2024 KOBI-TV...
New ‘Phoodery’ food court in Phoenix opens up
MEDFORD, Ore. – Monday marked the opening of the new Phoodery food court on North Main Street in Phoenix. It’s described as a casual dining community, with five restaurants and a central tap house. The different restaurants boast a variety of flavors. Everything from barbecue, Peruvian, Asian, and...
Siskiyou Violins are headed to Vienna for an international music festival
MEDFORD, Ore — The James M. Collier Siskiyou Violins are packing up their instruments and taking a trip to the classical music capital of the world for the 16th annual Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival. Under the direction of Ms. Faina Podolnaya, members of Siskiyou Violins have been working diligently for four years to prepare for this trip. The group currently consists of musicians aged 10 through 26. Board member Kelly Pastrano and her violinist son Rowan joined Marcus Veal on Sunrise this morning to talk all about the group and the overseas trip.
Financial Quick Hits: Love and Finances – Separate Accounts
In this Financial Quick Hits, Kevin McDermott continues our series on “Love and Finances,” delving into the financial aspects of our relationships. Kevin talks about having separate accounts in this episode. Sponsored by The Northwest Pilot Rock Group at Morgan Stanley. © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved...
Official weigh-ins for local fighters ahead of combat sport event
MEDFORD, Ore. – On Friday, the Arena Wars combat sports promotion held their official weigh ins for Saturday’s fight night. Fighters made their way to the Trophy Club Bar and Grill in Medford, to step on the scales. The weigh ins are important because it determines if a fighter is eligible to fight. They have to weigh in at their weight division limit and cut several pounds to do so.
Klamath Falls community mourns loss of two girls taken too soon
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. —One man was arrested and an investigation is underway, after a double homicide in Klamath County. According to the Klamath Falls Police Department, it happened Saturday morning on North Hills Drive. Police say soon after arriving at a reported menacing, shots were heard. One victim died...
More Oregonians now qualify for free health coverage
OREGON – The Oregon Health Plan has extended its coverage with a new program called OHP Bridge. OHP Bridge will cover adults with higher than previously allowed income. Adults within the 138% – 200% poverty level will now be covered. Benefits include free health coverage with no co-pays, deductibles, monthly premiums, and no cost to see the doctor. The Oregon Health Authority said 100,000 more people are estimated to be covered by OHP Bridge. OHP Bridge is in effect as of July 1.
Grants Pass holds informal workshop ahead public meeting July 10
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Grants Pass city council held their first informal workshop since Friday’s Supreme Court decision on the city’s controversial homeless laws.. This was city officials first opportunity to discuss options moving forward with legal counsel. While they did not discuss their options in...
Medford native wins two fishing titles in BAM Pro Tour Championship
MEDFORD, Ore. – A Medford native wins two consecutive Bass Angler Magazine (BAM) Pro Tour Championship titles. After a journey of over a thousand miles, Colby Pearson had his first tournament win in Arizona in April. This made the Southern Oregon angler the first-ever BAM Pro Tour champion at...
Medford’s Jaida Ross is going to Paris Olympics; 3rd in shot put trials
EUGENE, Ore. – A Medford native has earned a trip to this month’s Olympics in Paris, after finishing in third in the shot put at the U.S. Olympic Trials. At the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials on Saturday in Eugene, Jaida Ross qualified after making a 19.6 meter throw in the women’s shot put final.
Mental Health Minute: Building Resilience through Peer Support
This Mental Health Minute features Tiffany Atkinson from the Pathfinder Network, a Jackson Care Connect community partner offering peer support services for individuals impacted by the justice system. She shares about the Recovery Resilience Project, which focuses on assisting with essential needs and providing peer support. Sponsored by Jackson Care...
Minimum wage in Oregon increases
OREGON – Oregon’s minimum wage increased by 50 cents today as part of the annual schedule that was put in place back in 2016. Oregon has three separate minimum wages – a standard wage, a higher wage for the Portland metro area, and a lower wage for non-urban counties.
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KOBI Television (Channel 5) was put on the air by pioneer broadcaster William B. Smullin, in 1953. Mr. Smullin put KOTI (Channel 2) on the air in Klamath Falls in 1956. His daughter, Patricia C. Smullin, has succeeded him as KOBI’s and KOTI’s President and owner. KOBI and KOTI are the only locally owned TV stations in the Rogue Valley and the Klamath Basin. Viewers in 12 counties in Oregon and California receive programming from Channels 5 and 2. The stations hold a number of television “firsts” in their over 50 year history. KOBI was the first VHF television station in Oregon. It was the first TV station in Medford to offer local color programming, the first station to operate in stereo, the first Medford station to employ electronic news gathering technology, and was the first Medford station with statewide microwave news coverage. KOBI’s and KOTI’s parent company is California Oregon Broadcasting Inc., located in Medford. COBi is the longest, continuously independent broadcast group in the West and one of the three oldest in the country. KOBI and KOTI are NBC affiliates. Their number one interest is localism!
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