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ACLU of Oregon suing Medford police citing alleged “illegal spying”
MEDFORD, Ore. – On behalf of Rogue Valley Pepper Shakers, Stabbin Wagon, and Melissa Jones, the ACLU of Oregon is suing the City of Medford for what they call “illegal spying.”. The ACLU, joined by legal partners, Alicia LeDuc Montgomery and Bradley Bernstein Sands, filed the lawsuit Tuesday...
How to watch taekwondo at the Paris Paralympics: Stream schedule
Taekwondo at the 2024 Paris Paralympics will stream on Peacock and NBC Olympics platforms starting on Thursday, Aug. 29. Streaming: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC app, NBC Olympics app. Visit NBCOlympics.com/FAQ for more information on watching the Paralympics, including links to download the NBC, NBC Olympics and Peacock apps. When does...
Woman arrested on arson charges after grass fire sparks near I-5 in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ore. – A woman is in jail and faces arson charges related to a grass fire that sparked near I-5 in Ashland Monday night. According to the Ashland Police Department, just after 8 p.m. the call came in for a grass fire north of exit 14 on the southbound side of the freeway. Firefighters were able to quickly put out the fire and said no homes or structures were threatened.
Sheriff’s office cancels all evacuation notices for Dixon Fire
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has issued a cancelation of all evacuation notices related to the Dixon Fire as of 10 a.m. Tuesday. The fire is estimated at 1,970 acres and is now 67% contained. Firefighters are continuing to secure the perimeter of the...
How to watch archery at the Paris Paralympics: TV and stream schedule
Archery at the 2024 Paris Paralympics will stream on Peacock and NBC Olympics platforms starting on Tuesday, September 3. When does archery start and end at the 2024 Paris Paralympics?. Para archery will start on Tuesday, September 3 and conclude on Thursday, September 5. How do I stream archery at...
Grants Pass man facing criminal charges for allegedly derailing train
SOUTHERN OREGON – A Grants Pass man is facing federal charges after allegedly derailing a train last week. According to Oregon’s U.S. Attorney’s Office, 62-year-old Craig David Saddler is facing criminal charges for wrecking, derailing, or disabling railroad equipment and vehicles. Court documents indicate Saddler trespassed at...
How to watch blind soccer at the Paris Paralympics: TV and stream schedule
Blind soccer at the 2024 Paris Paralympics will air on CNBC and stream on Peacock and NBC Olympics platforms starting on Sunday, September 1. Dates: September 1 – September 7. Medal events: Men’s tournament. Venue: Eiffel Tower stadium on the Champ-de-Mars. TV channels: CNBC (Bronze medal final) Streaming:...
Gardiner man in jail on child sex crimes
GARDINER, Ore. – A Douglas County man is in jail on charges related to the suspected sexual abuse of a minor. According to the county sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 70000 block of Highway 101 in Gardiner Saturday morning. Officers soon...
The first annual Rogue Motor Show is this Saturday in Historic Pottsville
POTTSVILLE, Ore — Taking a trip to Pottsville is like travelling back in time. Located within the town of Merlin, Historic Pottsville is home to countless relics commemorating Oregon’s history. This Saturday it will be home to the first annual Rogue Motor Show, whose organizers hope will become part of that history. One of those organizers, Mike Burris joined Natalie Sirna on Sunrise this morning to talk about the upcoming show, open to all vehicles.
‘Clark Kent’ surprises U.S. gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik with video message
After returning home from the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he became an overnight sensation as the “Clark Kent” of gymnastics, Stephen Nedoroscik received a surprise from none other than “Superman” himself, courtesy of the nonprofit Gold Meets Golden and its partner, Samsung. Actor David Corenswet, who...
3 people arrested; 80 lbs. of illegal marijuana seized in KCSO search
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore.- Three people are arrested and around 80 pounds of processed marijuana seized after the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office searched an illegal grow site. The Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant to a property on Spring Butte Drive. There, an illegal marijuana grow operation, with three...
Klamath County School District conducts emergency preparedness training
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore.- Klamath County School District staff members took part in two days of training to prepare for potential emergencies. The school district has provided this training three times in the past. Administrators were tasked with creating emergency response teams within their schools to prepare for multiple kinds of...
Resources from Hawaii coming in to help fight Dixon Fire
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.- Firefighters working on the Dixon Fire are receiving extra help with resources coming in from Hawaii. Back in April, Hawaii became the 11th member of the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement (NW Compact). As a part of the NW Compact, Hawaii joins a group of member states,...
Young boy rushed to hospital after mother finds him throwing up blood
MEDFORD, Ore.- A young boy was taken to the hospital after he was found vomiting up blood. Once at the hospital, doctors determined the boy was sick with an E. coli infection. Lara Cook took her two-and-a-half-year-old son, Hayden, to their pediatrician last week, after finding blood in his poop.
ODF decreasing fire danger level amid calming weather
MEDFORD, Ore. – With the thunderstorms over the weekend, Oregon Department of Forestry reported six individual fire starts between Medford and Grants Pass. Firefighters responded and contained all reported fires, the largest was kept to a quarter acre. Cooler temperatures combined with the possibility for more rainfall later this...
Oregon announces new Poet Laureate
Oregon has a new Poet Laureate to represent the state. Governor Kotek named Bend resident Ellen Waterston to the role. She is a poet, speaker, and teacher who also runs a retreat called Writing Ranch. Her work is largely inspired by Southeastern Oregon’s outback. Waterston will take the role...
Oksana Masters receives celebrity farewell ahead of Paris Paralympics
American Paralympic athlete Oksana Masters has won 17 medals, but there’s something else that got her excited ahead of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. On behalf of non-profit Gold Meets Golden and partner Samsung, Masters received a special surprise message from “Friends” star David Schwimmer, in which he revealed that he’s a big fan of hers as he wished her all the best of luck.
Middle School Camp for new students in Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. – Incoming sixth graders in the Medford School District are getting a head start on their middle school journey. According to the Medford School District, these soon to be sixth graders have been attending McLoughlin Middle School’s Camp. The camp is designed to be a bridge...
Saturday’s Severe Storms uproots tree destroying side of house
SOUTH MEDFORD, Ore. – Severe storms brought rain, gusts of wind, and hail to parts of our area on Saturday knocking down trees and limbs. One homeowner in South Medford had a tree fall directly on their house. The unfortunate homeowner was able to capture video of the storm...
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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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