GRANTS PASS, Ore.- A man is upset after his belongings were stolen from a Planet Fitness in Grants Pass. Nathan Pietsch says he’s been a member of the Grants Pass Planet Fitness for about four years. Towards the end of March, Pietsch says his Planet Fitness Locker, along with others, was broken into. He says […] The post Grants Pass Man upset after belongings stolen from Planet Fitness appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Pacific Power is sharing key elements of its wildfire mitigation plan at a public forum in Central Point Tuesday evening. Company representatives will detail the important steps they take during wildfire season to keep customers and communities safe. Vegetation management practices, weather monitoring, and enhanced safety settings are all key topics […] The post Pacific Power holds public forum ahead of fire season appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Governor Tina Kotek signed four different bills into law this week that will provide funding for housing and infrastructure and mental health and addiction treatment. Within those bills, millions of dollars will go to a variety of organizations in Jackson County including funding for improved sewer and storm water facilities in […] The post Jackson County receiving millions from housing and drug intervention bills appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

ASHLAND, Ore. – SOU says they have the lowest reserve funds of any of the seven universities in Oregon, but they are working on a plan to change that. SOU President Dr. Rick Bailey said they currently have $6 to $7 million in reserve funding, but he wants to have at least enough funding to […] The post SOU has lowest reserves of any Oregon university, aims to create plan appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – The suspect from Sunday night’s shooting in White City was arraigned in court Tuesday, despite delays caused by a power outage. 33-year-old Romualdo Balero of White City, plead not guilty to all five charges, including second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault. Bail was set at $500,000 and a preliminary hearing was […] The post White City shooting suspect pleads not guilty to five counts appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – A semi truck driving along Fruitdale Drive is causing traffic to come to a stop after it nearly tipped over while turning onto Williams Highway. The semi truck did leak some diesel fuel onto the roadway but luckily it did not spark a fire. According to the Grants Pass Fire Marshal […] The post Semi truck almost tips, spilling diesel and halting traffic on Fruitdale appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

COOS BAY, Ore. – The Coos Bay School District is welcoming a new Superintendent for the 2024-2025 school year. According to the school district, Dr. Justin Ainsworth has over two decades of experience in public education as well as a Doctorate in Education. He has served in leadership roles, including executive management and classroom teacher. […] The post Coos Bay School District selects new Superintendent appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

SALEM, Ore. – Nearly $23 million is going toward the development of over 150 new homes across Oregon and $6.02 million of that will be coming to Medford. Approved by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), the funds will create a path forward for Oregonians to pursue homeownership. The agency is changing how it grants […] The post Medford organization to get $6M in OHCS funds for new affordable housing appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Center for NonProfit Legal Services in Medford honored the recipient of their annual William V. Deatherage Pro Bono Award with a founder’s breakfast Tuesday. The event took place at the Collier Creative Center in Medford, where the organization’s founders, community stakeholders, and Southern Oregon attorneys gathered to celebrate the winner, Daniel […] The post Center for NonProfit Legal Services celebrates pro bono award winner appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Drivers along Page Mountain Road also known as FSR 4800 can expect delays beginning May 13 as crews start road work. According to the Rogue River-River Siskiyou National Forest, the repairs will include culvert replacements, deep patch repairs and crews will also be installing a retaining wall. “These road failures are […] The post Road repairs on Page Mountain Road expected to cause one hour delays appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more