fourth of july

SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif.– Holiday travel was brought to a standstill on I-5 Sunday afternoon as drivers heading south in Siskiyou County hit a traffic jam that lasted for hours. As some witnesses described it, cars were bumper to bumper and most times …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Fire and law enforcement agencies say tighter restrictions on fireworks may have helped to cut down on illegal fireworks usage on the 4th. Multiple agencies teamed up for patrols on the Fourth of July. Medford Police along with Medford …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — It’s the Fourth of July and that means fun, fireworks, and food… all at southern Oregon’s largest firework show at the Jackson County Expo. Thousands are expected to be there on Thursday night. The event has been held …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore — Central Point’s Robert J. Pfaff park played host to the city’s Freedom Festival, where people celebrated Independence Day with music, food and games. They also took time to reflect on the true meaning of the Fourth of July. “Freedom …

 JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Emigrant Lake is one of the most popular Fourth of July destinations in southern Oregon. This year, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is taking it a step further to make sure no impaired boat operators are out on the …

ASHLAND, Ore.– Nothing is as American as apple pie and what better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than with an apple pie eating contest. At Market of Choice in Ashland, the store held its first ever pie eating contest to …

Miles FuruichiNBC5 News Reporter Miles Furuichi graduated from Chapman University with degrees in English and Journalism. He received post graduate experience in Los Angeles in photojournalism and commercial photography. He also spent time in Dublin, Ireland working in print journalism and advertising. …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — As a child, Matthew Vranes started playing around with fireworks. “They kind of seemed boring by themselves, so I would just fuse them together, light them together in one big. Ya know, one minute show, two minute show, …

SOUTHERN OREGON – Fireworks are something many people look forward to, but for pets Independence Day can be a tough night. There are steps pet owners can take to ensure their pets’ safety and comfort. The Humane Society says to keep your pets …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore – Southern Oregon’s largest fourth of July celebration is just around the corner. Red, White and Boom is being replaced by BoomFest. It’s a free event that promises to bring thousands to the Jackson County Expo. BoomFest will be …