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. – The city of Klamath Falls is now officially in a ‘local state of emergency’. The emergency declaration was made Thursday afternoon. The move gives City Manger Nathan Cherpeski more leeway in conducting city business during the pandemic. “They …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – While tests are limited, Coronavirus testing is currently available in Klamath County. “Testing is available in Klamath Falls at Sky Lakes Medical Center, as well as other primary care and urgent care clinics.” Notes Kellie Hansen, Clinical Manager …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – A Klamath Falls woman who tried to drown her 9 month old daughter is headed to prison for over 5 years. Davie Ann Lamburth pleaded ‘guilty’ to charges of attempted assault Tuesday as part of a plea deal. …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – The Klamath Falls City Council is scheduled to hold a special meeting Thursday focusing on economic impacts from Coronavirus. Klamath Falls City Manager Nathan Cherpeski says there are two agenda items before council. “The main purpose of the …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – ODOT has extended studded tire season through May 1st. Drivers would have had to remove studded tires by a deadline of March 31st. That deadline has been extended through April due to limited business hours at tire stores, …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Klamath Falls businesses have been hit hard by efforts to prevent Coronavirus, but the Chamber of Commerce is stepping up to help ease those impacts. Klamath County Chamber of Commerce Director Heather Tramp has been working closely with …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – The Oregon Lottery played a role in helping to identify a burglary suspect in Klamath Falls. Josh White of Fast Break Convenience Stores was called out when the Highway 97 Chevron was broken into last week. “They found …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – An arrest has been made in connection with a recent rash of burglaries at fast food locations in Klamath Falls. 51 year old George Earl Shipp was arrested by Klamath County Sheriff’s Deputies Thursday night on charges of …
KLAMATH FALLS Ore. – The Klamath/Lake Counties Food Bank is expanding deliveries to local food pantries. Crews have been busy preparing pallets of food for distribution. Food Bank Director Niki Sampson points out the front office on Maywood Drive is now closed …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Inmate numbers at the Klamath County Jail are being reduced to help prevent spread of viruses to inmates, and jail staff. The Klamath County Jail is designed to hold a total of 144 inmates, but close quarters can …
