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.

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Local Olympian shares experiences from 1976 Montreal Games

July 23, 2021

GRANTS PASS, Ore.– In 1973, seventeen year old George Mount had never watched an Olympic event. Three years later, the grants pass resident nearly made it onto the podium at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games in cycling. “I finished in the sprint …

Fire officials discuss weekend focus on slowing Bootleg Fire

July 16, 2021

KLAMATH CO., Ore.–We’re learning more about firefighters’ approach this weekend in tackling the growing Bootleg and Log fires. The fires are being fought together, though we’re seeking clarification on whether the fires have physically merged. Today marks the 4th consecutive day firefighters …

Grants Pass woman saved by roommate and first responders from drowning in backyard

July 5, 2021

GRANTS PASS, Ore.– “It was a nightmare. It was terrible for me, what I went through because of that dock.” 81 year old grants pass woman Maria Carbajal never expected she’d have to fight for her life after doing basic yard work …

Medford chooses not to ban fireworks in city limits

July 2, 2021

MEDFORD, Ore.– Despite the dry conditions the Medford city council voted last night not to enforce a citywide ban. The decision came amidst the worst drought in recent history in southern Oregon. In a press release, the city says the mayor and …

Klamath Co. Sheriff’s Office urges residents not to light fireworks amid drought

July 2, 2021

KLAMATH CO., Ore.– The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office is looking to reduce the use of fireworks this weekend. Though county commissioners can prohibit fireworks, the sheriff’s office is asking residents not to light them. “Klamath county, we don’t rush to ban things. …

East Medford explosion causes widespread power outage amidst historic heat wave

June 28, 2021

MEDFORD, Ore.– After hearing an explosion just after 9 PM Sunday night, some east Medford residents came outside to find electrical equipment on fire. Pacific Power is now handling the aftermath of a power outage on one of the hottest nights of …

Lake of the Woods expects record number of visitors during scorching weekend

June 25, 2021

MEDFORD, Ore.– Lake of the Woods resort is seeing a major influx of business. George Gregory, owner of the resort, says he’s already seeing record breaking business. He says by 10:15 am on fathers day, the parking lot was full. He expects …

Oregon coast prepares for record number of visitors

June 25, 2021

BROOKINGS, Ore.– The coast is proving to be a top destination for Oregonians looking to avoid triple digit temperatures this weekend. NBC5 News reached out to several hotels along the coast, all of them say they are completely booked through the weekend. Some …

OSP: Emphasis on speed patrols this weekend

June 25, 2021

MEDFORD, Ore.– Oregon State Police is cracking down on speeding this weekend, along with police agencies from the entire western United States. The Western States Traffic Safety Coalition, or WSTSC, is conducting an excessive speed enforcement safety campaign starting Friday. OSP says its …

Josephine Co. B.O.C. has YouTube video removed for “misinformation”

June 23, 2021

JOSEPHINE CO., Ore.– Josephine County Commissioners had one of its public meetings taken off YouTube for alleged misinformation. The Josephine County Board of Commissioners office says public comment regarding covid-19 vaccinations caused YouTube to remove last week’s video. It says, if another …