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Cathe Williams on Upcoming Mental Health Fair
MEDFORD, Ore. — A Mental Health Fair is coming to Medford in May. Cathe Williams, one of the people involved in putting the fair on, joined NBC5 Sunrise this morning to talk about the event with anchor Marcus Veal. The fair will have events, vendors, and resources for those...
Jackson County DA, Judge speak out after order to disqualify is rescinded
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Jackson County District Attorney, Beth Heckert is speaking out after an order to disqualify Judge David Orr has been rescinded. According to a press release from Heckert’s office, she originally delivered a letter motioning to disqualify Judge Orr to Judge Lorenzo Mejia back in July 2021. At that time, Heckert asked for Judge Orr to be disqualified from “hearing all matters” to which her office was a party.
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County District Attorney Beth Heckert to discuss the details about her order to disqualify Judge David Orr being rescinded. Here is our report on this topic: Jackson County DA, Judge speak out after order to disqualify is rescinded.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...
Project G.R.A.C.E. to clean up graffiti in White City
Update, April. 25 at 9:20 a.m.: The fences in White City are cleaner today after the community spent an 1.5 hours cleaning off graffiti. Project G.R.A.C.E. with community partners power washed the fence, seen above. The boards had been rotated to obscure the language in the panels but today, that will no longer be a concern.
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.
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.
Rogue Valley community mourns passing of local humanitarian
Troy Ferguson, who worked for U.S. Rep. Greg Walden and United Way of Jackson County, remembered for his devotion to his community. With the sudden death of community servant Troy Ferguson earlier this month, many in Southern Oregon are remembering the work he did throughout his life to benefit those in need in the Rogue Valley.
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.
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....
Central Point celebrates Earth as families come out to celebrate our planet
Nikki Petersen and Elizabeth Blodgett from Central Point Parks and Rec talks to Newswatch 12's Carlos Murrieta about the Earth Day celebration being put on. Central Point celebrates Earth Day at Bohnert Park. Earth Day is being celebrated in Central Point today with a gathering at Bohnert Park. There were...
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