Allison Ross

NBC5 News at Sunrise co-anchor Allison Ross graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in broadcast journalism. Before coming to NBC5 News, she was a reporter and anchor at KOMU in Columbia, MO and interned at FOX 25 News in Boston. Allison also spent six months reporting in Europe where she covered the European Commission. When she's not in the newsroom, Allison loves adventures. She enjoys traveling and is excited to explore the West Coast. Allison's motto: “Try everything once!”

Allison's most recent stories:

IHOP is preparing to open in Medford

September 10, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore. – IHOP is opening it’s new Medford location on September 24th. Right now, the restaurant is looking to hire for all positions. NBC5 News reached out to the general manager to see exactly how many workers they are hiring, and …

Restricting students’ bathroom use to address “vaping epidemic”

September 9, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore.- The Medford School District recently put new rules in place at North Medford High School regarding when students can go to the bathroom. The school district said students cannot use the restroom during the first or last ten minutes of …

“Stop the Bleed” training in local school

August 28, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore. – Educators at Grace Cascade Christian Schools practiced what to do in the event of an emergency on Wednesday. Asante held the ‘Stop the Bleed’ training at Cascade Christian High School. Jacqueline DeSilva, trauma program manager at Asante said it …

Early morning house fire contained to one home

August 28, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore. – A quick response by Medford Fire-Rescue stopped a house fire from spreading to neighboring homes. Fire crews got the call about the fire on Alcan Drive around 6:50 Wednesday morning. The first engine was on scene within 15 minutes …

OSF partners with local food bank

August 27, 2019

ASHLAND, Ore. – Oregon Shakespeare Festival is giving away $10 rush tickets to anyone who brings a non-perishable food item to the box office for donation. OSF said they work with the food bank at least twice a season. CJ Martinez, Media …

Free clothes for kids and adults

August 27, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Closet Collaboration of Medford and Department of Human Services collected donated clothes to give to the community for free. The one day event is Aug. 27th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jackson County Health & Human …

Back-to-school health fair

August 20, 2019

SHADY COVE, Ore. – Rogue Community Health created a one-stop-shop health fair for parents. Parents can bring their kids for a check-up, dental screening, immunization, free vision, and hearing screening and $10 sports physicals. Students can also pick up a free backpack …

Back-to-school prep for parents

August 19, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore. -The Medford School District wants to make sure kids and parents are ready for school to start. Natalie Hurd with the MSD459C said one of the best things parents can do is get their child back on a schedule. “It …

New body scanner at jail to keep the facility safe

August 14, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Jackson County Jail has a new body scanner to keep workers and inmates safe. The body scanner will eliminate the need for cavity searches in most cases according to Lieutenant Josh Aldrich. “Obviously the most unpleasant part of …

Bike helmet giveaway for kids

August 12, 2019

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Long’s Heating and Air Conditioning is giving away free bike helmets to kids during the week of August 12th. The company said it is part of it’s customer appreciation week. Andrea Miller with Long’s Heating and Air said …