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John Deere recalls 147K tractors for crash risk
(CNN) – John Deere has recalled roughly 147,900 compact utility tractors because of a crash hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says the front bell crank in the brake linkage can fail. That can cause the tractor to lose braking, resulting in a crash hazard. The three tractor...
Coos County Sheriff’s Office on proposed jail levy
COOS COUNTY, Ore. – The Coos County Sheriff’s Office is trying to get a levy passed that aims to help fund the jail’s operations. Its proposing a five-year tax rate of 69-cents per $1,000 of assessed value. The Sheriff’s Office said this is the lowest amount they could propose.
United Way of Jackson County against measure 118
MEDFORD, Ore. – Nonprofit, the United Way of Jackson County came out with a hard stance against measure 118. The ballot measure aims to increase the corporate tax on businesses making $25 million or more in revenue, to three percent. Doing so will put $1,600 in Oregonians pockets each...
Opening day for south Medford Chick-Fil-A
MEDFORD, Ore. – Chick-fil-A’s second Medford location welcomed members of the community and over 100 new employees with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning. Located on the corner of Garfield Street and Highway 99, Chick-Fil-A celebrated its opening by giving back to the community. The food chain donated $25,000 to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts.
Oakland Athletics play final game in Oakland, prepare to move to Las Vegas
OAKLAND, Calif. – Major League Baseball isn’t in Oakland anymore. The Oakland Athletics now cease to be ‘Oakland’s Athletics’ after Thursday’s matinee game against the Texas Rangers. It was the final game in the coliseum. The team has called Oakland home since 1968. Last...
Medford warehouse fire prompts safety concerns
MEDFORD, Ore. – A fire that broke out at a Woodgrain warehouse in Medford on Wednesday evening has raised concerns about fire safety near the railroad tracks. Fire District 3 and Medford Fire Rescue responded to the blaze near Sage Road and Mason Way around 7 p.m. The fire, which started outside the building and spread to the interior, took approximately 15 minutes to knock down. The structure sustained significant damage, with half of the back wall collapsing. It also burned extremely close to a large industrial propane tank. A UPS driver alerted authorities after being informed of the fire by a bystander.
Goodwill kicks off Round-Up Campaign to support wildfire survivors
OREGON – Goodwill Industries is kicking off its Round-Up Campaign in support of those affected by western wildfires. Starting this Sunday, patrons can choose to round up their purchases to the next dollar or simply donate to the campaign at any register. “Our hearts go out to those impacted...
Trail Blazers to honor the late Bill Walton with tie-dye band on jerseys
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) – The Portland Trail Blazers will wear a special band on their jerseys during the 2024-25 season to honor NBA and Blazers legend Bill Walton, who died earlier this year at the age of 71. The band will have a tie-dye background with Walton’s number, 32,...
Ashland community invited to give input on 2200 Ashland Street plan
ASHLAND, Ore. – The City of Ashland is inviting community members to give their input on the future of the building at 2200 Ashland Street. The site was purchased with state funding back in September and was operated by Opportunities for Housing Resources and Assistance or OHRA. It served as an emergency shelter until closing down back in April.
Missing McMinnville woman found dead in Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – A missing woman from McMinnville has been found dead in Douglas County. According to the Myrtle Creek Police Department, an ODOT employee spotted a vehicle down a steep embankment along Highway 138 approximately 35 miles east of Glide Wednesday morning. Police identified the vehicle as...
D.B. Cooper parachute on display at Washington museum
TACOMA, Wash. – The Washington State History Museum now has the parachute, reportedly belonging to D.B. Cooper, for visitors to check out now through March 16. In November of 1971, a man named Dan also known as D.B. Cooper hijacked an airplane after it took off from Portland. He...
Foxes test positive for rabies in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Four foxes found in Butte Falls have tested positive for rabies. That’s according to a notice sent out by Jackson County Public Health officials on Thursday. Health officials are reminding folks to make sure their pets are vaccinated against rabies as the disease is...
Glendale School District cancels class, activities over possible threat
GLENDALE, Ore. – Students in the Glendale School District will be out of class and missing extra-curricular and school-related activities on Thursday while a potential threat is investigated. According to a notice sent to families by the district, the closure comes while the sheriff’s department “completes a full investigation...
Country music star Alex Miller talks American idol, Grand Ole Opry debut
MEDFORD, Ore. – Traveling all the way from Lancaster, Kentucky, country music sensation and American idol season 19 alum Alex Miller stopped by Sunrise this week to tell us about his latest musical feats. The six-foot-six singer-songwriter was in southern Oregon to play at Walkabout Brew Company for a...
Hoda Kotb will step down as co-anchor of NBC News’ ‘TODAY’ show
(NBC News) – Hoda Kotb, a beloved mainstay of NBC News’ “TODAY” for nearly two decades, announced on Thursday that she will step down from the network’s flagship morning show early next year. She said she made the decision after turning 60 in August. “I...
4K plants, 6 guns, possible poaching found during raid at illegal grow site
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – Detectives with IMET seized almost 4,000 illegal marijuana plants, six guns, and detained two people during a raid on a black market cannabis grow south of Jacksonville last week. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, evidence of suspected poaching was also found during the search...
SOU receiving $1M from Oregon Dept. of Energy for green energy
ASHLAND, Ore.- SOU receiving a $1 million grant from the Oregon Department of Energy to help it become the nation’s first public university to generate all of the daytime electricity it uses. The grant is the latest in three rounds of state funding. It will be used to install...
Craterian celebrating 100th anniversary with opening of 2024/25 season
MEDFORD, Ore.- The Craterian Theater celebrating its 100th anniversary during its opening night of its 2024/25 season. According to Craterian Performances Co. Marketing Director Eric Strahl, this season is a diverse collection of comedy, musical, dance, and more. Strahl says having a theater company with such a rich history, right...
Or. Treasurer Tobias Read stops in Medford for Secretary of State campaign
MEDFORD, Ore.- State Treasurer Tobias Read makes a stop in Medford to fundraise for his Secretary of State campaign. Read has held his position as State Treasurer for seven years. Read is making stops throughout the state to connect with citizens about how important the role of Secretary of State...
Meet Ashland event at SOU during first day of Fall term
ASHLAND, Ore. – Wednesday at Southern Oregon University, students were back on campus for the start of fall term and were greeted with the annual ‘Meet Ashland‘ event. Meet Ashland was held outside the student union for all students and staff. Food, games, and prizes were available.
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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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