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!

The climb symbolizes the brave ascent of New York City firefighters on September 11, who went up the stairs and never lo...
09/12/2026

The climb symbolizes the brave ascent of New York City firefighters on September 11, who went up the stairs and never looked back. 343 firefighters lost their lives in the terror attacks that day.

MEDFORD, Ore. – Friday marks 25 years since September 11, 2001, and the heartbreaking events that changed the fabric of America forever. To mark the anniversary, Jackson and Josephine County firefighters gathered at the Rogue Valley Manor in Medford to take part in the annual stair climb. Firefigh...

Showers are back in the forecast for a brief time Saturday with light rainfall on the Coast and patchy light showers far...
09/12/2026

Showers are back in the forecast for a brief time Saturday with light rainfall on the Coast and patchy light showers farther inland. A few isolated thunderstorms are also possible later in the day before the skies begin clearing Sunday. - Meteorologist Matt Jordan

Jacksonville's citywide yard sale weekend returns Today through Sunday — hunt for bargains around town and be sure to ch...
09/12/2026

Jacksonville's citywide yard sale weekend returns Today through Sunday — hunt for bargains around town and be sure to check out the sales at downtown shops too.

Cooler as we head into the weekend with a few showers expected for much of the area West of the Cascades later in the da...
09/12/2026

Cooler as we head into the weekend with a few showers expected for much of the area West of the Cascades later in the day Saturday. - Meteorologist Matt Jordan

09/11/2026

New Wildfire Start – Sycan Fire

Fire crews from the South-Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership are responding to a new wildfire start. Crews are on scene and actively engaged in full suppression efforts.
Quick Stats:
Active Fire Behavior, driven by wind
Estimated at 100 acres, 0% containment

Assigned Resources:
• 7 Engines
• 1 Helicopter
• 8 SEATs (Single Engine Air Tankers)
• 1 Large Tanker
• 1 Air Attack

Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, community members gathered at the Ashland Plaza on ...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, community members gathered at the Ashland Plaza on Friday morning for a public silent stand and memorial installation organized by local artist Nancy Bardos.

ASHLAND, Ore. – Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, community members gathered at the Ashland Plaza on Friday morning for a public silent stand and memorial installation organized by local artist Nancy Bardos. Participants held 20 canvas art panels featuring the na...

The Book Burrow, a new secondhand bookstore on Northwest Fifth Street, held its grand opening today in Grants Pass, offe...
09/11/2026

The Book Burrow, a new secondhand bookstore on Northwest Fifth Street, held its grand opening today in Grants Pass, offering quality used books at affordable prices. Keep an eye out for community events like book clubs and craft nights.

A painting remembering 9/11 will hang in Ashland’s Fire Station One after a dedication Friday by a former Ashland firefi...
09/11/2026

A painting remembering 9/11 will hang in Ashland’s Fire Station One after a dedication Friday by a former Ashland firefighter.

ASHLAND, Ore.- A painting remembering 9/11 will hang in Ashland’s Fire Station One after a dedication Friday by a former Ashland firefighter. Friday morning, artist and former firefighter, William S. Phillips, dedicated his original painting of “A Prayer for My Brother.” Phillips painted it in...

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