Maximus Osburn

Los Angeles

Anchor, Reporter and Producer at KOBI-TV (Medford, OR) / KOTI-TV (Klamath Falls, OR)

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Progress continues on Upper Applegate Fire in Ruch

4 days ago | kobi5.com | Maximus Osburn

RUCH, Ore . – Significant progress has been made on the Upper Applegate fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon. Responding fire agencies utilized multiple resources to bring containment up but crews are still faced with some hazards.
Man pleads no contest in May shooting case in Medford

1 week ago | kobi5.com | Maximus Osburn

MEDFORD, Ore. – A man arrested after a shooting near Hawthorne Park in Medford last month changed his plea to ‘no contest.’The shooting happened on the Bear Creek Greenway on the south side of Hawthorne Park, back on May 7th. The unidentified male victim was flown to a Portland hospital where Medford police said he’s recovering. 38-year-old William Triplett was arrested just 15 minutes after the crime. Police said the two knew each other and were arguing before the situation escalated.
Historic Grants Pass building set for a $400k makeover

1 week ago | kobi5.com | Maximus Osburn

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – A historic building in Grants Pass is receiving a $400,000 grant that will help get it back up and running after decades.
Rotary youth exchange program international students hit by politics

1 week ago | kobi5.com | Maximus Osburn

OREGON – The Trump Administration is reportedly halting visa interviews for international students looking to study in the U.S. The Rotary Club of Medford said this will have serious ramifications on their youth exchange program. The youth program welcomes students from all over the world to Oregon and sends Oregon students abroad. The Rotary District 5110 covers about two-thirds of Oregon, including the southwest region.
OHA reports 14.5% of Oregonians avoiding health care due to costs

2 weeks ago | kobi5.com | Maximus Osburn

OREGON – The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reporting that 14.5% of Oregonians delayed or avoided health care last year, due to growing costs; but in our region the numbers are even worse. About one in five people delayed care in Southwest Oregon, with dental care being the most likely to be deferred according to the OHA. It also says total health care expenditures from 2022 to 2023 exceeded the state’s 3.4% percent goal by the highest amount since 2018.
SOU's budget may be tightening, possible elimination of multiple positions

2 weeks ago | kobi5.com | Maximus Osburn

ASHLAND, Ore. – Southern Oregon University (SOU) said it may be facing a bigger deficit than expected after the state’s ‘higher education budget’ was released. It may impact as many as 35 positions and programming across the Ashland campus. According to an email that was sent to all SOU staff and faculty, the budget will likely put the institution in a $3.3 million-plus deficit for the 2025-26 fiscal year. That’s higher than the $2.5 million hole the school expected.
Ashland business wins $100k in statewide investment contest

2 weeks ago | kobi5.com | Maximus Osburn

ASHLAND, Ore. – An Ashland business won a $100,000 grant from a statewide investment contest. The company is focused on biodegradable wipes. Functional Botanicals creates make-up removers and hygiene products, using essential oils and pressed bamboo. It is the first Rogue Valley company to win the Oregon Angel Food Investment contest in Portland. It’s hosted by Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, featuring multiple other company contestants. Finalists had to pitch to investors, professionals and the public.
ODFW warns against 'kidnapping' fawns, says they're not 'abandoned'

2 weeks ago | kobi5.com | Maximus Osburn

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding the public if you see a fawn all by itself, it is not abandoned, and you shouldn’t remove the animal. The agency’s Central Point office has already reported six instances of people bringing in fawns or has had people call in asking about fawns they picked up. It says this is the time of year where deer are giving birth and it’s important to know they don’t abandon their fawns.
St. Mary's School confident for international student visa security

3 weeks ago | kobi5.com | Maximus Osburn

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Secretary of State has come out and stated the United States will be aggressively revoking visas of Chinese students. But Saint Mary’s School in Medford, which has boarded international students for over a decade, said it isn’t too concerned for its students from overseas. This comes as the Trump Administration’s latest crackdown on international students after revoking thousands of visas across universities and other institutions.
Man arrested in sexual assault investigation in downtown Medford

3 weeks ago | kobi5.com | Maximus Osburn

MEDFORD, Ore. – A man is behind bars in connection to a sexual assault investigation that happened near the Medford library on Friday. After a report of indecent exposure, Medford police responded to the intersection of Central Avenue and 9th Street at around 9:50 a.m. Witnesses said a man and a woman were engaged in sexual activity, but police discovered it was not consensual. Medford police immediately took 36-year-old Malachi Pollard into custody.