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!

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Community Event: Grocery Outlet in Grants Pass is partnering with the Josephine County Food Bank to Stuff the Truck on S...
03/05/2026

Community Event: Grocery Outlet in Grants Pass is partnering with the Josephine County Food Bank to Stuff the Truck on Saturday, March 7th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Stop by and help support your community. Every donated item stays right here in Josephine County, helping feed local families.
Grocery Outlet Josephine County Food Bank

The Josephine County Food Bank has announced the Bridgeview Community Food Pantry in Cave Junction will be closing. The ...
03/05/2026

The Josephine County Food Bank has announced the Bridgeview Community Food Pantry in Cave Junction will be closing. The last day for that food pantry is Thursday, ending a nearly 3-year partnership.

CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. – The Josephine County Food Bank has announced the Bridgeview Community Food Pantry in Cave Junction will be closing. The last day for that food pantry is Thursday, ending a nearly 3-year partnership. Josephine Sze, the executive director of the Josephine County Food Bank, says...

Dr. Robin Miller, who is on KOBI NBC5’s “Docs on Call,” is one of thousands of Americans currently stranded abroad as mi...
03/05/2026

Dr. Robin Miller, who is on KOBI NBC5’s “Docs on Call,” is one of thousands of Americans currently stranded abroad as military operations against Iran have paralyzed global travel.

MADAGASCAR – Dr. Robin Miller, who is on KOBI NBC5’s “Docs on Call,” is one of thousands of Americans currently stranded abroad as military operations against Iran have paralyzed global travel. Speaking from a ship off the coast of Madagascar, Miller described a chaotic scene where education...

Rain totals from Wednesday weren't that impressive and neither is chances over the next several days. Today will be anot...
03/05/2026

Rain totals from Wednesday weren't that impressive and neither is chances over the next several days. Today will be another chilly day with a partly cloudy sky. Warmth is returning this weekend for great outdoor weather, then we cool off again next week.
-Bobby J

Dee Anne Everson stepped into the role back in 1997.
03/05/2026

Dee Anne Everson stepped into the role back in 1997.

MEDFORD, Ore. – Dee Anne Everson, the CEO / Executive Director of the United Way of Jackson County, has announced her retirement plans for March 2027. Everson stepped into the role back in 1997. Under her leadership, United Way has launched programs such as the Day of Caring, the M**h Task Force, ...

Of the Americans surveyed, 49% of respondents said they felt most confident in cooking this meal. What is it?
03/05/2026

Of the Americans surveyed, 49% of respondents said they felt most confident in cooking this meal. What is it?

Here's a look at how today shaped up compared to normal. Several inches of much needed snow also fell over the mountains...
03/05/2026

Here's a look at how today shaped up compared to normal. Several inches of much needed snow also fell over the mountains, mainly above 4000 feet.

03/05/2026

Showers taper off overnight but we're not completely done with the showers and mountain snowfall. Thursday brings a few more patchy rain & snow showers before a warmer, sunnier forecast this weekend well into next week.

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