Katie Streit
NBC5 News reporter Katie Streit comes from her hometown, Las Vegas. Katie went to the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
While in Las Vegas, Katie won a Student Emmy for her coverage of the Las Vegas Shooting Anniversary. She also hosted and produced the university's political news show, where she interviewed Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-1). Her passion for politics turned into a coveted internship at the US Capitol in Washington D.C. In her final months working in the Las Vegas area, she was recognized for her journalism achievements by the Nevada Broadcaster's Foundation.
Katie is excited to tell the stories of local Southern Oregonians and Northern Californians. Feel free to contact her at [email protected]
Katie's most recent stories:
PHOENIX. Ore. – A Phoenix man ran into a burning shop to save motorcycles. He said he did it right after he lost everything to the Almeda Fire. Scott Flick says he’s lived in the Rogue Valley since he was 8 years …
This article has been updated with new information. GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The car of a missing Lane County woman was found in Rural Josephine County. On June 19, Fauna Frey found her older brother dead from at heart attack. It was …
TALENT, Ore. – People are mourning the loss of homes to the Almeda Fire. While everyone has their own unique story, Talent homeowners are just now seeing their burnt home for the first time. “It seems like a horrible nightmare I’m waiting …
MEDFORD, Ore. – For fire victims who lost their loved ones cremains, a team of archaeologists and K-9s are offering to find them at no-cost. The Alta Heritage Foundation is a non-profit from the Bay Area. The all-volunteer team specializes in finding …
ASHLAND, Ore. – Southern Oregon University is doing its part to give back to victims of the Almeda Fire. One of the ways the university is giving back is by setting up a wildfire relief fund for students affected. Students are told …
EAGLE POINT, Ore. – Two men claim they were never warned that the South Obenchain fire was approaching their rural Eagle Point home last week. They say their homes burned to the ground. Eagle Point men, Preston Wamsley and Fred Cuozzo are …
MEDFORD, Ore. – As the trauma of last week’s Almeda Fire sets into the Rogue Valley, the people affected are looking towards the government for help. Particularly with limited housing options already an issue in Jackson County. Rep. Greg Walden said since …
As some Phoenix residents returned home Wednesday, city leaders are looking at how to best more forward. Mayor Chris Luz held a virtual town hall for citizens Wednesday. He says, with the approved disaster relief fund he’s trying to get the Phoenix …
HAPPY CAMP, Calif. – About 150 homes are burned from the Slater Fire in the Happy Camp community. Now people are coming together to help the aftermath of this devastation. “We’re trying to save human lives,” said Sam Kubowitz, Deputy Sheriff for …
JACKSON CO., Ore. – Jackson Co. said the remains of three people have been recovered in the Almeda Fire wreckage. Multiple agencies, from our area and beyond, are continuing to look for more. Investigators say the search and rescue process is tedious. …
