Nicole Costantino
Nicole Costantino is a reporter and weather forecaster for NBC5 News. She comes to us from Phoenix, Arizona where she graduated from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She also received a minor in Meteorology.
Before coming to NBC5 News Nicole was an anchor, weathercaster and reporter at KAET in Phoenix, AZ. In college, she interned for CBS Evening News in New York City and the NBC4 Investigative Team in Los Angeles.
In her free time, you can find Nicole cheering on her Sun Devils and exploring the Pacific Northwest. Feel free to send story ideas and chocolate chip cookie recipes to her on Facebook (@NicoleCostantino) or Twitter (@NicCostantino).
Nicole's most recent stories:
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A non-profit that helps injured wildlife is in need of some help of its own. The most recent storm left Wildlife Images damaged and without power, leaving some animals without a home. Downed trees ruined portions of their …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Road crews were out much of the day Tuesday making sure everyone got home safe. The quick change from rain to snow took some drivers by surprise. “ was like yeah, you’ll want to pick up chains,” said …
It was a busy day for the Oregon Department of Transportation Monday as winter weather created hazardous driving conditions. Wind gusts up to 50+ miles per hour caused an estimated 100 trees to fall across Oregon 230, another 200 leaning on to …
PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal agency has issued an official opinion on the proposed Jordan Cove Project and accompanying pipeline, saying it won’t jeopardize protected species after further review. On Friday the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries said that the agency’s …
MEDFORD, Ore. — They say the birth of a child is a day you’ll never forget. For one local couple, January 6 is exactly that and then some. “911, what is the address of the emergency,” the dispatcher asked. “I am on …
ASHLAND, Ore. — The Ashland Middle School student accused of beating a classmate is now facing felony charges. The GoFundMe page for the 14-year-old student said he was punched until he was unconscious. According to an email the school sent parents, over …
MEDFORD, Ore. — A well-known Medford businessman accused of identity theft and forgery won’t spend time behind bars after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors. Louis Mahar, former co-owner of the now-dissolved Mahar Brothers Construction, pleaded no contest to forgery in the …
ASHLAND, Ore. — One day after a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad’s airport killed Iran’s top military commander, members of Congress are speaking out. U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) told NBC5 News Friday he’s watching what’s happening in the Middle East and Washington …
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Being “rent-burdened” is a reality for many southern Oregonians, and a recent report by realtor.com named Grants Pass the third-most unaffordable housing market in the country when adjusted against income. Dozens of residents met with city and elected …
KERBY, Ore. — Oregon State Police is investigating a crash between a car and a cyclist near Kerby Saturday night. The Illinois Valley Fire District was called out to the scene about 8:15 p.m. Saturday located at Highway 199 near Reeves Creek. …
