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 future of Kingsley Field is now in sharper focus, and the latest generation of F-15 fighter will help to protect the economy of Klamath Falls. Pilots for the new F-15 EX fighter jet will be training at …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – A Klamath Falls business with a focus on history is closing up shop. Bob and Gayle Busby of Linkville Coins and Antiques had some of the first ‘proof’ sets with the Oregon quarter back in 2005. “We sold …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – The Crater Lake / Klamath Regional Airport is considering an ‘alternative’ option for passenger service. Airport Business Manager Linda Tepper says Klamath Falls hasn’t given up on pursuing commercial passenger air service, but… “At this point in time …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Two Klamath County men were hospitalized following a ‘t-bone’ crash south of Klamath Falls Tuesday morning. The crash happened at about 8:00 am on Highway 39 and Dehlinger Lane. Oregon State Police say a truck driven by Edgar …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Klamath Falls City Schools will be opening September 8th with ‘distance’ learning in place, though ‘in school’ openings will hinge on Klamath County’s Covid-19 statistics. Klamath Falls City Schools Superintendent Dr. Paul Hillyer says students will be learning …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Traffic through Veterans Memorial Park in Klamath Falls was blocked for several hours Sunday. A truck was unable to make it underneath an overpass, and got stuck. The crash happened at about 10:30 Sunday morning near the Link …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Fire crews in Klamath Falls were called out early Sunday morning to a structure fire. The fire broke out at a home on Michigan Avenue between Main Street and Esplanade Avenue. The fire destroyed 3 cars and a …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – A new non-profit in Klamath Falls aims to help people transition from being homeless, incarcerated, or drug and alcohol dependent. A former church on Onyx Avenue serves as home to ‘Red is the Road to Wellness’. William Barnes …
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Klamath County was hammered late Wednesday afternoon by rain and lightning, in a storm that brought flooding and fires. The storm hit Klamath Falls hard, dumping more than a half an inch of rain in a little over …
Falls, Ore. – A Klamath Falls man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly firing several shots at a car driven by his girlfriend. 29 year old Taylor Reed Jackson hit the car several times, but none of the shots hit the woman …
