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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County District Attorney Beth Heckert to discuss the details about her order to disqualify Judge David Orr being rescinded. Here is our report on this topic: Jackson County DA, Judge speak out after order to disqualify is rescinded.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...
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.
Medford Walgreens to close on May 2
MEDFORD, Ore. -- The Walgreens at 210 E Barnett Rd will close on May 2, they announced in a letter to pharmacy customers. According to the letter, every Walgreens location -- including the nearest one at 2280 W Main St -- will have prescriptions on file. "To refill, simply call...
Jackson County DA, Judge speak out after order to disqualify is rescinded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– Jackson County District Attorney, Beth Heckert is speaking out after an order to disqualify Judge David Orr has been rescinded.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.
Almost $1 million going towards stormwater treatment for Bear Creek
Medford is moving forward with a project to improve the quality of stormwater runoff going into a portion of Bear Creek. Medford approves nearly $1 million in funding for stormwater treatment. Medford is moving forward with a project to improve the quality of stormwater runoff going into a portion of...
Thu 9:40 | Ashland church hosts screening of movie examining Christian nationalism
One of the hot phrases of the moment is "Christian Nationalism," generally attached to the belief that the United States was founded as a Christian country, and meant to stay that way. People who are non- or barely-Christian have cause to disagree, and the disagreements are frequent and frequently heated.
Dancing With The Rogue Valley Stars Sneak Peak: Full Throttle Role Models
MEDFORD, Ore. -- This year's Dancing With The Rogue Valley Stars program arrives next weekend. With the big day approaching, here is a preview of dance teams you can see on May 4. One of these teams is "Full Throttle Role Models!"
Oregon Fringe Festival kicks off
ASHLAND, Ore.- The Oregon Fringe Festival kicked off the afternoon of April 24th. Every year, Southern Oregon University produces the Oregon Fringe Festival. Russell Copley, Director of the festival, says the fest is a multi-day event featuring artists expressing the creative spirit through different types of displays. According to George Butterick and Maryellen McGinnis, Theater Producers for OFF, this is the 11th year of the festival and it’s never been bigger in Oregon.
Ashland teacher receives Harvard program fellowship
Ashland High School teacher Paul Huard will participate in a Harvard University-sponsored program to develop curriculum that can be used in U.S. schools to teach students about the global significance of Ukraine. He joins a group of six American teachers selected through a competitive application process by the Davis Center...
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....
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