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:
MEDFORD, Ore. – Rogue Valley families may not be able to go to the museum, but that doesn’t mean they have to miss out on all the fun. Kid time in Medford is giving away 1,600 hands-on activities geared towards kids ages …
MEDFORD, Ore. – One day after the start of Gov. Kate Brown’s new mask mandate, one Rogue Valley business says it hasn’t been an entirely smooth transition. As coronavirus numbers continue to climb, locally and across the country, more states nationwide are …
TALENT, Ore. – Staffing shortages forced the Talent Police Dept. to reduce hours on June 22, 2020. Wednesday, police proposed a plan to out source as needed within the area, until they can be fully staffed. This means agencies such as the …
MEDFORD, Ore. – Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday masks are required in all public indoor spaces, including gyms. However, per the governor’s order if a person is exercising intensely a mask is not required. Club Northwest in Grants Pass says it will …
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The City of Grants Pass is taking it’s fight for a property in the city to court Tuesday. NBC5 News has been following the eminent domain fight between the City of Grants Pass and Copeland Sand and Gravel …
WHITE CITY, Ore. – Veterans can expect their next visit to VA facilities in White City or Roseburg to be a little different due to coronavirus. Veterans will be greeted prior to entering the campus with virus-related questions, as well as getting …
ASHLAND, Ore. – The pandemic is having Rogue Valley hotels shift the way it markets to prospective visitors. With staple events, such as the Britt and Oregon Shakespeare Festivals postponing their 2020 seasons hotel operators say there are less large group bookings. …
MEDFORD, Ore. – Child abuse reports in Oregon have decreased since the start of the shutdown in March. The Oregon Department of Human Services, DHS, says while child abuse calls have decreased during the global pandemic, that doesn’t mean it still isn’t …
MEDFORD, Ore. – New unemployment numbers for the month of May are showing the impact of the state’s reopening on our community’s economy. The Oregon Employment Department says Jackson County gained over 3,000 jobs in the last month. The biggest increase is …
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Parks and splash pads are open in Jackson County. Not a moment too soon with this summer heat wave. Tuesday at the splash pad in Don Jones Memorial Park in Central Point, kids of all ages were enjoying …
