Matt Jordan
Matt earned a Meteorology Certificate from Mississippi State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. Before joining NBC5 News, Matt spent a year in Alexandria, Louisiana as a reporter and anchor for KALB News. Matt was also a production assistant at KEZI 9 News in Eugene and an intern at CNN.
In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt loves his Oregon Ducks, the outdoors, craft beer and time with his dogs.
Matt's most recent stories:
Medford, Ore — Residents on Cherry Lane in Medford are already getting in on the holiday spirit, collecting toys for kids in their community The Cherry Lane toy drive, also known as the “Lightly Loved Toys” or “Christopher’s Christmas” drive began in …
Medford, Ore — State guidelines are already changing how non-profits are planning their holiday meals. In a normal year the Medford Gospel Mission says it serves between 200 and 500 people for their annual Thanksgiving feast. The governors orders are forcing them …
Jackson County, Ore — Jackson County, educators are teaming up with public health and working to get students back in the classroom. Educators and Jackson County Public Health officials are working together to combat Coronavirus. “Wear a mask, wash your hands, watch …
Medford, Ore — The man accused of lighting his car on fire near Emigrant Lake, just minutes after the Almeda Fire began, appeared in court Thursday. 45-year-old Vance Nguyen’s attorney requested a continuance, because they are waiting on a psychiatric report. That …
Oregon — The Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace is now open for enrollment and this enrollment season may be more important than ever. From November 1st to December 15th Oregonians can apply for health insurance through the Healthcare.gov website. Amy Coven with the …
Phoenix, Ore — A program for families affected by the Almeda Fire continues to find temporary homes. 700 students in the Phoenix-Talent School District lost their homes due to the Almeda fire. Immediately afterwards the School District partnered with Rogue Retreat to …
Yreka, Ca. — The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office is participating in No Shave November once again this fall, but this year it has an extra special meaning The month-long celebration of facial hair helps to raise awareness for men’s health and cancer …
The Bureau of Land Management announced the sale of 700 acres of controversial forest land in the Applegate. The BLM tells us that the land located between Ruch and Talent could provide nearly 12-million board feet of lumber. Opponents say the Bear …
Jackson County, Ore — Elections officials are urging voters to get their ballots in the mail by next Tuesday, October 27th, or deliver them by hand to official ballot boxes. Jackson County Clerk Chris Walker says mail-in ballots need about 7 days …
Medford, Ore — Access says it still has funding available for Jackson County residents affected by COVID-19. The non-profit is urging families and individuals to apply for their COVID-19 Rental Relief Assistance Program. The funding is for Jackson County residents in need …
