southern Oregon

ASHLAND, Ore. — Ridesharing services like Lyft and Uber have officially been approved to operate in the city of Ashland. Ashland city councilors passed the ordinance with a 4 to 2 vote Tuesday. “To people who are without cars to get transportation, …

ASHLAND, Ore.– Summer is almost over and already the Rogue Valley is seeing relief from the smoke that has choked the local economy. For businesses in Ashland, it’s a symbiotic relationship between them and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival – one of the …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Four days ago 21-year-old Kaylynn Klosterman was found dead in her apartment after being shot multiple times. The tragic loss has devastated her family and left a hole they say is irreplaceable. On Tuesday, NBC5 News sat down with Kaylynn’s …

MEDFORD — Police arrested 20-year-old Jesse Allen over the weekend after police say he fatally shot his girlfriend. “This poor young woman…she’s dead and she’s dead forever and no amount of remorse can undo that,” said Kristina Wilson, neighbor of victim. Medford man, …

WOLF CREEK, Ore.– A fallen volunteer firefighter who devoted his life to the industry received a funeral procession and memorial service in honor of his 40 years of service Sunday afternoon. Over a hundred friends, coworkers and fellow public servants joined together …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Local ice skaters got to show off their skills at the 17th annual “Exhibition of Stars” event in Medford Sunday. About a dozen local ice skaters got to display the moves they’ve spent the last year perfecting. The event …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Just two months ago, many of this summer’s Southern Oregon wildfires were sparked by lightning. According to the National Weather Service, around 2,000 lightning strikes struck Southern Oregon on July 15th. While some of the fires were easily put …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Agencies from across the Rogue Valley came together Saturday afternoon for the annual Emergency Preparedness and Safety Fair. The event aims to teach the community about each organization and the services they provide. Participants got to play games and even …

MEDFORD, Ore.– On September 13, 2018, Oregon State Police Detectives arrested Blake V. Northway, age 55 of Medford, on multiple counts of Sodomy. Northway is a Deportation Officer with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) assigned to the Medford office. The …

MEDFORD, Ore— American Red Cross is currently holding seven training sessions for volunteers across the northwest this week. With hurricane season not over until late November, the organization says volunteers are needed everywhere. Fifteen people showed up at the Medford Red Cross …