Brigham Harris

NBC5 News reporter Brigham Harris graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in French. Brigham worked for NBC Sports in Europe and California. He also was a sports anchor and producer at BYUtv Sports.

Brigham and his wife are both natives of Ogden, Utah. He enjoys all things sports, outdoor activities and is a major dog enthusiast.

Brigham's most recent stories:

Firefighters still actively working despite cold temperatures

October 26, 2020

MEDFORD, Ore.– “We just need people to be really vigilant and really aware,” said Natalie Weber, spokesperson for the Oregon Department of Forestry. The last week of October is known for being scary, but ODF said there’s another reason to be nervous. …

Rogue Valley Symphony donates dozens of instruments

October 23, 2020

PHOENIX, Ore.–When the Almeda Fire claimed hundreds of homes and countless possessions on September 8th, The Rogue Valley Symphony says there was no question. They wanted to help kids like Bryan Flores hear the music again. “I couldn’t grab all my things. …

Jackson Co. begins cleanup of Almeda Fire aftermath

October 20, 2020

JACKSON CO., Ore.– “We’re really trying to get this done as quickly as possible”, says Lauren Wirtis of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. “Each property that EPA cleans up is someone’s home or business so we know this work cant happen …

Jackson Co. completes day one of greenway reseed project

October 19, 2020

JACKSON CO., Ore.– Jackson County said day one of regreening the greenway was a major success Monday. It said it was able to seed all burnt areas from central point to us cellular park and the north end of the Almeda Fire …

Phoenix woman shares story of hymnal found in rubble

October 16, 2020

PHOENIX, Ore.– “There have been some difficult times in my life, but this is probably the most devastating,” says Christine Danielson, a survivor of the Southern Oregon Almeda Fire. Just like many other Southern Oregon residents, Danielson packed a bag the night …

Jackson Co. offers free covid-19 testing

October 14, 2020

MEDFORD, Ore.– Jackson County Health and Human Services is offering free coronavirus testing for residents, regardless of whether they have symptoms. Beginning at 2 o’clock this afternoon, you could walk or drive up to Cornerstone Christian Church in Medford and receive a …

Medford Police investigates fires started same night as Almeda Fire

October 14, 2020

MEDFORD, Ore.– Police in Medford were originally looking for an arsonist responsible for starting fires the night of the Almeda Fire in Central Point. They say multiple fires were started the evening of September 8th, which then re-ignited the following day. This …

Harry & David facility hosts major clothing and shoe giveaway

October 13, 2020

MEDFORD, Ore.–Major American clothing company Hanes, along with footwear brand Skechers, are donating massive amounts of clothes and shoes to Almeda Fire victims. Harry and David said it’s been working with both companies to get relief to the community. Affected residents were …

Local cannabis dispensary gives back to community

October 13, 2020

MEDFORD, Ore.–When the owner of House of Leaves cannabis shop was alerted about the Almeda Fire, he said he drove 3 hours to get to his Ashland location. His shop survived the fire, but since then, he said he’s been doing his …

Jackson Co. plans to remove hazardous waste

October 12, 2020

JACKSON CO., Ore.– The Almeda Fire cleanup is a huge effort, involving multiple agencies. “It’ll be accomplished in two phases,” according to John Vial, Director of Jackson County Emergency Management. He says phase one includes hauling away household hazardous waste. This includes …