Lyle Ahrens
KOTI-TV NBC2 reporter Lyle Ahrens moved from Nebraska to Klamath Falls in the late 1970's. He instantly fell in love with the mountains, the trees and the rivers, and never once regretted the move.Lyle's job history is quite colorful.
He’s managed a pizza parlor; he’s been a bartender, and a “kiwifruit grader” at an organic orchard in New Zealand. A Klamath Falls radio station hired Lyle in the mid 90's as a news writer and commercial producer. In 2004, Lyle joined the KOTI/KOBI news operation.Lyle notes with pride that he has a big responsibility presenting the Klamath Basin to a wide and varied audience.
"The on-going water crisis has underscored the fact that the people and the issues in the Klamath Basin are every bit as diverse as the terrain. Winning and keeping the trust of the viewers, as well as the newsmakers, is something I strive for with each story".
When he's not busy reporting the news, Lyle enjoys astronomy, playing guitar, fixing old radios and listening to anything by Sheryl Crow.
Lyle's most recent stories:
\ Klamath Falls, Ore. – While astronomers generally meet under night skies, several were out for the sunrise Monday in Klamath Falls. Greg Christensen was part of a small group that met just before dawn at the Klamath Commons Park. “We’re here …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – A bluegrass band hosted workshops at local schools today, through an outreach program offered by the Ross Ragland Theater. The music room at Eagle Ridge High School served as a stage today for ‘Mile Twelve’. “We’re 5 years …
Merrill, Ore. – New regulations could force closure of two clinics that serve patients in southern Klamath county. Family Nurse Practitioner Michael Sheets operates clinics in Merrill, and Bonanza. “9,000 patients a year is what we average – we also do 2,000 …
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — The Klamath County Sheriff has confirmed that a Seattle man died in Klamath Falls last week after vaping a tobacco product at a local resort. Investigators say 23-year-old Hadynn Outcalt-Arends was vaping prior to his death. He had …
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — A woman who served as a court interpreter for 18 years in Klamath Falls is now serving the court in a different capacity. Chely Pinkston recently opened ‘Chely’s on Main’ across the street from the Klamath County Courthouse. …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Oregon Tech announced Monday they’ll soon be offering their first doctorate degree program in physical therapy. “We will admit students effective September 2021.” Notes Oregon Tech President Dr. Nagi Naganathan. “We are pleased to have the approval from …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – The Pacific Northwest is long overdue for a massive earthquake. A free program is coming up Saturday night in Klamath Falls aimed at helping you prepare. Lydia Ledgerwood-Eberlein of ‘Tipping Point Resilience’ says massive earthquakes have hit the …
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – A vigil to remember victims and honor survivors of domestic violence was held Wednesday night in Klamath Falls on the shores of Lake Ewauna. The vigil opened with drumming by “Midnight Travelerz.” “This is a remembrance for survivors …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Charges of manslaughter have been dropped against a man accused of playing a role in the death of his 6 week old baby boy. Police say Douglas Dale Johnston fled the state after his child in Bonanza died …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – While marijuana is legal in Oregon, taking cannabis beyond state lines is still against the law. Last week, an Ohio man was arrested near Klamath Falls with over 630 pounds of marijuana in his pickup truck. There have …
