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:
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Grants Pass School Board has hired an outside investigator to look into controversial statements made by a pair of middle school educators. The School Board approved the hiring of Pacific Consulting and Investigations. It’s run by the …
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – A Grants Pass 8th grader is taking a stand against two educators who made a video against LGBTQ+ legislation. There’s now a petition asking the school to fire those educators. North Middle School’s Stephanie Eminowicz started a silent …
MEDFORD, Ore. – After the Greenway Camping Ordinance vote, a Medford City Councilor is receiving backlash for comments he made on social media. He has now deactivated his Twitter account. Councilor Kevin Stine took to social media about protesters outside Medford City Hall. …
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Jackson County is now getting an extra 1,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses per day after being chosen for a federal pilot program. Governor Kate Brown told NBC5 News it’s a race against the virus. She said it’s time to …
MEDFORD, Ore. – The City of Medford held a Resource Fair at Hawthorne Park Friday. The bi-annual event is for people who are homeless or low-income. There were countless organizations at Hawthorne Park trying to help people. But a couple of homeless people said …
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Grants Pass School District tells NBC5 News two of its educators are not at work after making controversial comments online. The educators – an administrator and a teacher at North Middle School – posted a video online …
PHOENIX, Ore. – The family of Dennis Day, the original Disney Mouseketeer who was found dead in his home months after he disappeared has now filed a $2.2 million lawsuit against Phoenix Police. Justice for Dennis Day, that’s what his sister, California …
MEDFORD, Ore. – After Medford City Councilors approved a new ordinance prohibiting camping along the Bear Creek Greenway last Friday, there are still questions about how the rule will be enforced. Police Chief Scott Clauson told NBC5 News the new ordinance won’t …
YREKA, Cali. – The community is rallying around a Yreka family after two of their own died a week ago after a Redwood tree fell on their car. Now, NBC5 News is hearing firsthand from one of the family members. It’s unimaginable, …
SISKIYOU CO., Cali. – Last Sunday, a hiker reported to the Siskiyou Co. Sheriff’s Office that a deceased person was located in U.S. Forest Service land near US Route 97 and Juniper Terrace. SCSO Detectives, USFS Law Enforcement Officers, California Highway Patrol …
