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North Bend Police Department launching 2 automatic license plate readers
NORTH BEND, Ore. – The North Bend Police Department now has two speed alert trailers with Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) and messaging capabilities. According to the department, the trailers cost just over $55,000 and were purchased with money obtained through the federal American Rescue Plan Act grant. “We...
Kotek names Christine Herbert, Matthew Rowan to Jackson Co. Circuit Court
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has appointed two new judges to the Jackson County Circuit Court. According to a press release from the governor’s office Thursday, Christine Herbert is set to fill the vacancy left by Judge Timothy Gerking in position 5. Her appointment came following Gerking’s retirement.
Shelly Fire grows in containment, now at 18%; evacuations reduced
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – The Shelly Fire is now at 18% containment. According to the Thursday morning update, CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit says the fire has burned through 15,460 acres on the Klamath National Forest. This includes a little bit of growth overnight in the southwestern corner right off the Pacific Crest Trail.
SO Pacific Islander Summer Celebration happens this Sunday at Spiegelberg
MEDFORD, Ore — The third annual Southern Oregon Pacific Islander Summer Celebration kicks off Sunday, July 21 at Spiegelberg Stadium in Medford. Presented by the Samoa Pacific Development Corporation (SPDC), this free event promises live music, cultural performances, amazing island food, art and jewelry vendors, and even a bounce house. The SPDC’s Apaau Fuataga and Johnny Vaigafa joined Marcus Veal on Sunrise this morning to talk about everything in store for this weekend’s event.
OSU Forest Scientists say smoke helps protect vulnerable tree seedlings
MEDFORD, Ore.- The community has seen a decent number of fires so far this fire season, but all that smoke has some unforeseen benefits!. According to forest scientists at Oregon State University, wildfire smoke is helping to protect vulnerable tree seedlings. Amanda Brackett, Faculty Research Assistant at OSU‘s College of...
Medford native drafted to MLB
MEDFORD, Ore. —A former south Medford high schooler will have an opportunity to play on baseball’s biggest stage. Oregon Ducks catcher, Bennett Thompson has been drafted by the Cleveland Guardians. The Medford native attended South Medford High School, graduating in 2021. Thomspon was selected in round 13, the...
Day two at the Jackson County Fair 2024
MEDFORD, Ore. – Wednesday is day two of the 2024 Jackson County Fair. As usual, there’s lots to look forward to for those who plan to attend. Fair goers can expect a lot of the staple activities this time around, including concerts throughout the week featuring headliners 38 Special, Josh Turner, Clay Walker, and Queen Nation.
Five on 5 – Senator Ron Wyden – (D) Oregon
On tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by Senator Ron Wyden to discuss the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump, the Republican VP pick Senator JD Vance and President Joe Biden’s debate performance. © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.
Lightning sparks 8 new fires in Josephine County
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Lightning has sparked 8 new fires in Josephine County this week. The Oregon Department of Forestry says the fires are burning on both sides of the lower Rogue River, northwest of Galice. Firefighters were able to reach two fires and attack them early Wednesday morning....
Wyden’s Medford town hall disrupted by pro-Palestine protestors
MEDFORD, Ore. – Senator Wyden’s town hall at Rogue X Wednesday was disrupted suddenly when a group of pro-Palestine protestors stood up and began chanting. During the town hall, Wyden was expected to hold a forum to hear the concerns of residents and answer community members’ questions to better represent Oregon.
President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19. The White House released a statement Wednesday saying he has been vaccinated and received booster shots and is experiencing mild symptoms. The positive test result comes while the president was appearing at a campaign event in Las Vegas. In...
Trail Fire near Diamond Lake approximately 100 acres, evacuations issued
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – The Trail Fire burning in the Diamond Lake area is now estimated at 100 acres. That’s according to a Facebook post Wednesday by the Umpqua National Forest. The Trail Fire is one of seven fires confirmed after a thunderstorm rolled through the national forest...
New Donomore Fire sparks near Oregon-California border
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – The Donomore Fire was one of multiple fire starts caused by lightning strikes on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest over the last two days. As of Wednesday morning, the Donomore Fire had burned through 45 acres on the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District near the Oregon-California border.
Wyden’s Medford town hall canceled after pro-Palestine protestors interrupt
MEDFORD, Ore. – Senator Wyden’s town hall at Rogue X Wednesday was canceled suddenly when a group of pro-Palestine protestors interrupted the community meeting. During the town hall, Wyden was expected to hold a forum to hear the concerns of residents and answer community members’ questions to better represent Oregon.
Reggae band SOJA to perform at Britt Festival July 19
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – The Britt Music and Arts Festival is hosting a number of incredible performers this week, one of them being Grammy Award-winning reggae band SOJA. NBC5 News’ Andrea Boyd got a chance to speak with SOJA’s lead vocalist Jacob Hemphill. SOJA will be at the...
Two years since 988 suicide and crisis hotline launch
The Biden administration is marking the two-year anniversary of the nation’s revamped suicide and crisis hotline. It has an easy-to-remember number, 9-8-8, that works like 911. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says 988 counselors have answered more than 10 million calls, texts, and chats since its...
Where’s it Wednesday: Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts
This week’s ‘Where’s It Wednesday,’ Marcus and Natalie are taking us to Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts! We’ll explore this charming region’s rich literary history, delicious food tours, and classic New England chowder. Sponsored by Father & Son Jewelry. © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved...
Shelly Fire at 8% containment, over 15K acres burned
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Ore. – The Shelly Fire burning in Siskiyou County is now 8% contained. It has burned through 15,362 acres. According to the Klamath National Forest, with recent increased humidity crews were able to improve and strengthen containment lines. The focus for firefighters Wednesday is to continue work...
Kitchen fire destroys RV in Merlin
MERLIN, Ore. – An RV is destroyed and at least one person displaced after a kitchen fire broke out Tuesday night around 10 p.m. According to Rural Metro Fire, the RV located on Haines Lane near Merlin, was being used as a home. Luckily the occupant used a fire...
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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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