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27/07/2024

Another section of Foothill Road is set to be temporarily closed to drivers starting Monday.

MEDFORD, Ore. – Another section of Foothill Road is set to be temporarily closed to drivers starting Monday. This is part of the ongoing Foothill Road Improvement Project to improve safety and modernize four miles of the road in east Medford. According to Jackson County, the newest closure will st...

27/07/2024

The money awarded to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley will help expand its science, technology, engineering, the arts and math (STEAM) program.

SOUTHERN OREGON – Four non-profit organization across southern Oregon are set to receive $12,000 from the Avista Foundation in support of education and youth development. They are four of 40 second-quarter grants totaling $201,750 awarded to non-profits in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. In souther...

27/07/2024

⛳️ Register now for the 2024 Klamath Falls Elks Lodge Charity Golf Scramble on Saturday, August 3rd at Shield Crest Golf Club! Proceeds benefit youth and veterans. Call (541) 884-8181 from 12 to 4 p.m. to register or for more information. 🏌️‍♀️

27/07/2024

Community members are invited out to Jubilee Park for the grand opening of the park’s new splash pad.

CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. – Community members are invited out to Jubilee Park for the grand opening of the park’s new splash pad. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set to take place at 5 p.m. this Thursday. The addition to the park has been made possible through a collaboration of city officials, local bus...

27/07/2024

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is reminding residents to be ready for potential power outages.
https://kobi5.com/news/local-news/oem-reminding-residents-to-be-prepared-for-power-outages-236628/

27/07/2024

According to the Jackson County Expo, preliminary numbers show fair gate admission went up by over 12% from 2023. 4H and FFA festivities also set new records with auctions raising nearly $3 million.
https://kobi5.com/news/local-news/jackson-co-fair-sees-increases-in-attendance-revenue-236626/

27/07/2024

The Siskiyou Golden Fair announces its Wonderland Distributing Redneck Roundup is canceled for this year's fair.
https://kobi5.com/news/siskiyou-golden-fair-cancels-redneck-roundup-for-2024-236610/

27/07/2024

The reward for information leading to the individual using pellet guns to harass and kill deer in Roseburg climb to $2 thousand. To report a tip call 800-452-7888 or *677.
https://kobi5.com/?p=236619&preview=true

27/07/2024

7 DAY FORECAST: Warm, but not quite hot temperatures for the area through early next week. Smoke will continue to be a concern due to fires to our North and South.

A few isolated storms Saturday & a decent chance for light showers on the Coast Monday. - Matt Jordan NBC5

27/07/2024

When asked where he was taking the ma*****na to, Sze said Oregon but police say he would not elaborate.

SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – A Sacramento man was arrested early Friday morning while illegally transporting over 1,000 ma*****na plants on I-5. According to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, around 3:30 a.m. a deputy saw a white Mercedes Transit van on I-5 that was continuously swerving over t...

27/07/2024

At KOBI-TV NBC5, we’re excited for the Olympic Games! 🎉 Join us as we highlight our team’s favorite Olympic memories. NBC5's Andrea Boyd tells us why soccer is her favorite Olympic sport and what the game means to her.

27/07/2024

CURRENT CONDITIONS: 5PM - Widespread smoke & haze continues to impact the area with winds driving smoke from the Diamond Complex and Park Fire into our area.

There will be some relief at times as winds push the smoke out of our area over the weekend. - Matt Jordan NBC5

27/07/2024

The men’s rugby team has not lost a single Olympic match since the debut of rugby sevens in Rio, going a perfect 16-0.

Jerry Tuwai picks the ball out of a scrum. – Credit: James Lang/USA Today Fiji: Small nation, big heart and rugby powerhouse The men’s tournament will finish on Saturday with Fiji competing for a medal for the third straight Olympics. Fiji is the only men’s champion fans have known since the s...

26/07/2024

The fire has been mostly fueled by a mix of grass, sage brush, juniper and different conifers — easy to burn through.

Author: Alma McCarty (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) – Hundreds of firefighters are working to tackle the Durkee Fire, the largest wildfire in the U.S., over the last several days, which has now grown to over 284,000 acres. On Thursday, firefighting resources focused on the fire’s northwest flank aft...

26/07/2024

DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. - In coordination with fire managers, the Sheriff's Office has downgraded a previous evacuation Level 2 - SET at Diamond Lake to a Level 1 - BE READY evacuation notice. This area is part of the Diamond Complex.

The area being downgraded to a LEVEL 1 - BE READY includes the following:

Diamond Lake Horse Corrals
Diamond Lake Campground (east side of the lake) - ALL 238 sites, all loops A-M.
Diamond Lake RV Park - All 110 sites.

The downgrade is effective on July 26, 2024 at 3:15 pm.

A LEVEL 1 - BE READY EVACUATION NOTICE means you should be aware of the danger that exists in the area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.

Although the evacuation level has been reduced in this area, it is important to know that there is a significant forest closure which may include the above campgrounds. This forest closure is independent of the Sheriff's Office evacuation notice process. For current information on the status of the campgrounds and associated forest closure, please contact the United States Forest Service.

An interactive evacuation map can be found on our website at https://www.dcso.com/evacuations

26/07/2024

UPDATE: According to a preliminary report by the FAA, the aircraft crashed around 11:30 p.m. Thursday night and the pilot was the only occupant.

GRANT COUNTY, Ore. – A BLM-contracted single-engine air tanker assisting with fires near Seneca, Oregon crashed Thursday night, killing the pilot. That’s according to an update by KGW. The tanker was assisting on a lightning start near the Falls Fire on the Malheur National Forest when it was re...

26/07/2024

At KOBI-TV NBC5, we’re excited for the Olympic Games! 🎉 Join us as we highlight our team’s favorite Olympic memories. NBC5's Craig Smullin recalls a special moment between a father and son during the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona.

26/07/2024

The Southern Oregon Local American Postal Workers Union will rally with the hopes of reverting a decision that it believes could impact November’s election.

MEDFORD, Ore. – Next week, the Southern Oregon Local American Postal Workers Union will rally with the hopes of reverting a decision that it believes could impact November’s election. The United States Postal Service consolidated mail sorting processes in southern Oregon with Portland’s to cut...

26/07/2024

Tonight, on NBC5 News at 6pm watch the Five on 5 feature interview with State Treasurer Tobias Read, who is running for Oregon Secretary of State. See it live or watch later here: https://kobi5.com/category/features/five-on-5/
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The Five on 5 interview series is brought to you by AARP Oregon

26/07/2024

As part of the district’s commitment to supporting families during summer break, it provides clothing, healthy snacks, bathroom essentials, and diapers without making families jump through hoops to get it.

PHOENIX, Ore. – The Phoenix-Talent School District was out again Thursday, providing clothes, bathroom supplies, and other essential items to those in need as part of its Community Care Corner. The district will have two more scheduled dates, July 30 and August 1. The Community Care Corner offers ...

26/07/2024

A vehicle he was known to drive was found Friday on a forest road north of Chemult.

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help finding a man who was reported missing on Tuesday. According to the police, 40-year-old Paul Flores was last seen in Chemult at the Pilot Travel Center. A vehicle Paul was known to drive was found Fri...

26/07/2024

“My core motivation stays the same, I love this sport, I love being able to show the youth that there are strong women out there,” said Ross. “I’ve kind of experienced a lot and learned a lot this season so I’m using that a little more as I go.”

Author: Terence Holton (KGW) PARIS, France (KGW) – University of Oregon shot-putter Jaida Ross qualified for her first Olympic Games this past June at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. This week, she spoke with the media about what it means to be an Olympian. “The excitement is definitely...

26/07/2024

Watch this week’s Spirit of Community to see how Indigenous youth trained in Chile to gear up for an epic kayaking journey from the Klamath River to the ocean!
https://kobi5.com/features/spirit-of-community/spirit-of-community-rios-to-rivers-2-236322/
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26/07/2024

Newsom’s executive order characterized the camps as dangerous and directed agencies to support and assist the people living in them.

CALIFORNIA – Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday calling on California officials to begin taking down thousands of homeless encampments. The move comes after the Supreme Court ruled last month in favor of Grants Pass for ticketing homeless people for sleeping outside. The just...

26/07/2024

Crews began looking for the aircraft and pilot Thursday night and will continue the search on Friday.

GRANT COUNTY, Ore. – A BLM-contracted single-engine air tanker is missing after assisting with fires near Seneca, Oregon on the Malheur National Forest. According to the official Falls and Telephone Fires 2024 page, the tanker was assisting on a lightning start near the Falls Fire when it...

26/07/2024

⚾️ Just 3 more games left in the season! Don't miss your chance to cheer on our Medford Rogues as they wrap up an incredible summer. Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and let's make these last games unforgettable
https://medfordrogues.com/
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26/07/2024

The Park Fire, burning in both Butte and Tehama counties, is estimated at 164,286 acres. It is at 0% containment, has forced thousands to evacuate, and destroyed a total of 134 structures since sparking on Wednesday afternoon.

BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – A 42-year-old Chico man is in jail after reportedly starting California’s largest wildfire this season. The Park Fire, burning in both Butte and Tehama counties, is estimated at 164,286 acres. It is at 0% containment, has forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed a total ...

26/07/2024

PHOENIX, Ore. – The Phoenix-Talent School District was out again Thursday, providing clothes, bathroom supplies, and other essential items to those in need as part of its Community Care Corner. The district will have two more scheduled dates, July 30 and August 1. The Community Care Corner offers ...

26/07/2024

🎤 Don’t miss Shaggy live at the Britt Music & Art Festival on July 27th at 7:30 PM! 🌟 The legendary reggae artist, known for hits like Oh Carolina, Boombastic, and It Wasn't Me, along with his incredible energy, is ready to bring excitement and vibes to the stage. Join us for an unforgettable night!
https://www.brittfest.org/
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26/07/2024

The center of the medal takes the shape of a hexagon, a reference to the country’s shape and nickname, l’hexagone.

A look at the gold, silver and bronze medals for the 2024 Olympics – Credit: Paris 2024 / Ulysse Périer Medalists at the Paris Olympics will get to own a piece of one of the world’s most iconic structures. An original piece of the Eiffel Tower is included at the heart of each Olympic and […]