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:

Honoring fallen officers

May 14, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore. – Law enforcement officers from around Jackson County gathered Tuesday to honor those who have died in the line of duty in a Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony. Jackson County Sheriff Nathan Sickler said honoring fallen officers is a somber experience. …

Rogue Valley Expressway could help local businesses

May 1, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore. – After nearly 15 years of planning and three years of construction, the Oregon 62 Rogue Valley Expressway is finally open. The expressway stretches 4.5 miles and saves drivers about five minutes of travel time between White City and Medford. …

Cougar sighting in south Medford

April 22, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore. – A cougar was caught on camera running past two Rooster’s restaurant employees on Saturday morning. It happened just after 6 a.m. on Saturday morning. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said these sightings are not uncommon, especially with …

Using yoga to heal trauma part 2

April 10, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore. – The loss of a partner can take a toll on anyone, even when they knew it was coming. Cat Eli lost her husband at the age of 46, she was the same age. “I knew that he was sick …

Fewer abandoned shopping carts found in Medford

April 9, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore. – Since a shopping cart ordinance went into effect, Medford Police have been on the lookout for abandoned shopping carts. The ordinance requires stores to put permanent signs on carts identifying who owns them and a statement saying removing the …

Using yoga to heal trauma

April 9, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore. – Most people deal with some level of trauma in their life. Now, some are turning to an alternative practice to heal their pain. Mariane Ballete, the manager of Rasa Yoga Center, said her life began to unravel 11 years …

Record amounts of rainfall around Jackson County

April 8, 2019

Eagle Point, Ore. – Parts of Jackson County are seeing record amounts of rainfall, which is leading to some flood watches and warnings across the county. The Rogue River is currently at 9.5 feet, flood stage is 10 feet. Flooding of low …

Commissioners move forward with new jail proposal

March 26, 2019

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Jackson County Commissioners decided to move forward with creating a service district to fund the proposed jail. The jail would cost around $166 million and would be completed by 2023. If every city in the county agrees to …

Jackson County named healthiest county in southwest Oregon

March 25, 2019

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – County Health Rankings found that Jackson County has the highest life expectancy and best overall health out of all the counties in our region. The data is from 2015 through 2017. The study looked at a number of …

Fire camp for young women

March 25, 2019

WHITE CITY, Ore. – Fire agencies from around the Rogue Valley are partnering with Rogue Girls Fire Camp to recruit more women into firefighting careers. It is an opportunity for women to gain experience in fire service. The camp will mostly be …