KOBI-TV NBC5

KOBI-TV NBC5 Locally owned and serving more households than any other TV station in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Smullin, in 1953. Mr. His daughter, Patricia C.

KOBI Television (Channel 5) was put on the air by pioneer broadcaster William B. Smullin put KOTI (Channel 2) on the air in Klamath Falls in 1956. 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. Our number one interest is localism!

Jacksonville is entering the new year with new leadership at the Chamber of Commerce and momentum from what leaders say ...
01/02/2026

Jacksonville is entering the new year with new leadership at the Chamber of Commerce and momentum from what leaders say was a record-breaking holiday season.

  JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — Jacksonville is entering the new year with new leadership at the Chamber of Commerce and momentum from what leaders say was a record-breaking holiday season. The town’s Victorian Christmas celebration drew thousands of visitors, featuring 61 parade entries and selling nea...

What an amazing picture we received from Kim Novak. A beautiful painting nature put together just for us. The photos you...
01/01/2026

What an amazing picture we received from Kim Novak. A beautiful painting nature put together just for us. The photos you send us on Snaps on Sunrise are what make us excited to get up in the morning. Keep them coming!
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OREGON BEATS TEXAS TECH 23-0!The Ducks advance to the National Semifinals.Oregon will next play Friday, January 9th in A...
01/01/2026

OREGON BEATS TEXAS TECH 23-0!
The Ducks advance to the National Semifinals.
Oregon will next play Friday, January 9th in Atlanta.
The Ducks are 2 wins away from a National Championship!
GO DUCKS!

01/01/2026

🎬 Be Kind! 💛
Check out this amazing 2nd place winner from last year! Ariana Garcia, Alexandra Mojica, and Alexzandra Reyes Rios from Tulelake High School took home $2,000 in scholarship money for their inspiring video.

Do you know a teen who can make a difference? Teens ages 15–18 can create their own positive video — it’s fun, easy, and could win a college scholarship!

Submit your video here: https://kobi5.com/.../super-positive-video-contest-2025-26/

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We're starting the 2026 year wet with widespread rain that has continued overnight. On and off rain with gusty winds exp...
01/01/2026

We're starting the 2026 year wet with widespread rain that has continued overnight. On and off rain with gusty winds expected through the weekend from our next storm. Snow levels will drop only to 5000ft, but a Winter Storm Watch has been issued in Siskiyou Co. for heavier higher terrain snow.
-Bobby J

Around 2/3 of people who purchase one of these will never use it. What is it?
01/01/2026

Around 2/3 of people who purchase one of these will never use it. What is it?

Mt. Ashland opened Monday, but due to an already-low snowpack and rain in the forecast, it’s now pausing ski operations ...
01/01/2026

Mt. Ashland opened Monday, but due to an already-low snowpack and rain in the forecast, it’s now pausing ski operations indefinitely.

ASHLAND, Ore. – After three days of a limited start to the season, Mt. Ashland Ski Area is temporarily pausing its operations starting January 1st. Mt. Ashland opened Monday, but due to an already-low snowpack and rain in the forecast, it’s now pausing ski operations indefinitely. Lift tickets, ...

01/01/2026

NBC5 News presents Year in Review: Looking Back on 2025, from the raid at West Coast Game Park Safari and the reopening of the historic Holly Theatre, to the North Medford High gym collapse after heavy snowfall. Don't miss your last chance to watch it on TV, New Year’s Day at 7 PM, and after that you can catch the full special anytime on our website.

👉 https://kobi5.com/nbc5-news-year-in-review-looking-back.../

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01/01/2026

The New Year brings warm, wet weather to the area with occasionally breezy winds. The focus remains in the Mt. Shasta area but just about everyone will see some showers over the first few days of 2026. - Meteorologist Matt Jordan

Families across Southern Oregon rang in the New Year early on Wednesday at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum in Ashland durin...
01/01/2026

Families across Southern Oregon rang in the New Year early on Wednesday at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum in Ashland during the museum’s annual NOON Year’s Eve celebration.

  ASHLAND, Ore. — Families across Southern Oregon rang in the New Year early on Wednesday at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum in Ashland during the museum’s annual NOON Year’s Eve celebration. The midday event gave kids and parents a chance to welcome the New Year together without staying up unti...

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