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Wed 9 AM | What it takes to convince families that kids need to attend school
The stories keep coming about students missing school, and a lot of it. Stay-at-home school during the COVID pandemic appears to be a factor in students and their parents not feeling a need to be in class on a regular basis. Chronic absenteeism--missing 10% of class time in an academic year--has zoomed across the country.
Eugene man arrested on multiple charges after providing fake name and resisting arrest
EUGENE, Ore. – A 24-year-old Eugene man who was pulled over early on Monday in the Bethel area of Eugene was arrested on multiple charges that included providing false information and resisting arrest, according to the Oregon State Police. OSP officials said that they pulled over a driver, later...
Project G.R.A.C.E to clean up graffiti in White City
WHITE CITY, Ore. – The Graffiti Removal Achieving Community Empowerment (Project G.R.A.C.E.) started as a school club at White Mountain Middle School in April 2023. Now, a year after the club was started, students continue to clean graffiti every week. "We just hit our year anniversary. So begin April...
Five on 5: Jackson County District Attorney Beth Heckert
NBC5 News’ Craig Smullin sits down with Jackson County District Attorney Beth Heckert to discuss the details about her order to disqualify Judge David Orr being rescinded. Here is our report on this topic: Jackson County DA, Judge speak out after order to disqualify is rescinded. © 2024 KOBI-TV...
Former SOU wrestler sentenced for Ashland Irish pub assault a year ago
Sentence of a month of confinement and 3 years probation handed down after guilty plea. A former Southern Oregon University wrestler was sentenced to a month of confinement and three years of probation for punching the owner of an Ashland Irish pub who refused to let him in the establishment.
Community forum set Tuesday on future of stray, unwanted animals in Jackson County
County officials, meanwhile, are in midst of gauging support from communities about animal services district to fund construction of a new shelter. A community forum on the future of the Jackson County animal shelter — and stray or unwanted dogs and cats, in general — is set for Tuesday at the Medford library.
Jacksonville Fire gets new funding before fire season
Jacksonville Fire Department has received grant support this month, getting their fleet up to date before fire season. This support comes from the Oregon State Fire Marshall, supplying a fire engine to the station as well as giving a grant for staffing for fire season; they also received grant funding from the Pacific Power Foundation to supply the data computer that will fill that engine.
Sunrise Stops & Shops: Crunch Time
[kobi_youtube video_url=”https://youtu.be/mOpLN_T12bw“. Every Tuesday morning, we highlight a local business in our area. Today we are visiting Crunch Time Wreck and Escape Rooms located in downtown Medford. Marcus meets with Rhyon Ingalls to find out how this place started. © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated....
Indulge in the Best in Cheese, Wine, and Beer at Oregon’s 2024 Cheese Festival
This April, dairy devotees and cheese connoisseurs will flock to the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Central Point, OR, for the much-anticipated Oregon Cheese Festival. Celebrating its growth over two decades, this farmer’s market-style event stands as one of the largest cheese-themed festivals in the country, offering a delectable showcase of artisan cheesemaking along with an array of accompaniments from vineyards and breweries.
Medford Parks and Rec askes for community input
MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford Parks and Recreation held an open house to get community feedback on Sunday at Rogue X. The goal of the event was to inform the community about the development of the department’s strategic plan, its objectives, and the planning process. Residents were encouraged to...
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