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:
MEDFORD, Ore. – Airbnb is offering the Open Homes program to allow homeowners to host fire victims or any natural disaster victim for free. Krista Thompson, a local Medford resident, has been offering up her home for one year. “I did get …
MEDFORD, Ore. – A local lawyer is petitioning to get psilocybin on next year’s ballot. Psilocybin is more commonly known as “magic mushrooms”. Proponents say it contains a chemical that causes hallucinations and can treat anxiety, depression, addictions and mental health-related issues. …
CENTRAL POINT, Ore.- The Robert J. Pfaff Park is the first playground in Central Point that is designed for all kids. The grand reopening was held Tuesday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Nikki Petersen, coordinator for special events and marketing for …
ASHLAND, Ore. – Starting Monday, July 8th the Oregon Department of Transportation will begin work on the north and southbound lanes of I-5 from milepost 11.4 to the border. The project will repair and replace damaged concrete and grind rutted travel lanes. …
ROGUE RIVER, Ore. – It is an annual celebration that brings thousands of people to Rogue River. The Rogue River Rooster Crow Festival is happening this weekend in downtown Rogue River. The festival kicks off Friday and continues until Sunday. It has …
MEDFORD, Ore. – Firefighters with Medford Fire-Rescue are refreshing old skills and learning new fire techniques to prepare for fire season. The annual training is Monday through Wednesday of this week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. near the intersection of Lone …
Central Point, Ore. – To avoid any fires at this year’s BoomFest, the Jackson County Expo and Fire District 3 are teaming up to provide a designated space for people to set off fireworks. The 10,000 square foot lot is located right …
MEDFORD, Ore. – This week some students at Medford’s Jefferson and Oak Grove Elementary are testing out what school will be like in the fall. This is the first year the Medford School District is launching the Kindergarten Jumpstart Program. Teachers and …
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – JD’s Sports Bar and Brewery is closed after a fire started in the corner of the building on Saturday. Firefighters say the amount of damaged is still being assessed. It isn’t clear when the bar will reopen, the …
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Porchfest is happening in Grants Pass on Saturday June 15th. Residents can walk from porch to porch to listen to live music in a historic Grants Pass neighborhood. The event will also have a number of food vendors …
