KOBI-TV (Medford, OR) / KOTI-TV (Klamath Falls, OR)

KOBI is a television station affiliated with NBC, broadcasting on virtual and VHF digital channel 5. It is based in Medford, Oregon, in the United States. The station is owned by California Oregon Broadcasting, Inc., which is recognized as the oldest independent broadcast group in the Western U.S. and among the top three oldest in the country. KOBI's studios can be found on South Fir Street in the heart of Medford, while its transmitter is situated on King Mountain, approximately 28 miles (45 km) northwest of the city.

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Three kids safe thanks to neighbor after house fire destroys garage

2 days ago | kobi5.com | Lauren Pretto

MEDFORD, Ore.- Three kids are safe after a fire broke out in their home thanks to the quick actions of their neighbor. Medford firefighters responded to a call of a house fire in the 1300 Block of Sequoia Cir. around 3:45 p.m. Monday afternoon. Neighbors tell me they heard multiple pops before crews arrived. One neighbor also saw what they described as “colorful puffs of smoke”. Fire Chief Eric Thompson says they received multiple reports of “explosions” before they got there.
Dramatic video of semi tipping over on I-5 from OSP to remind drivers to slow down on hills and curves

5 days ago | kobi5.com | Taylor Owen

Oregon State Police are sharing an important reminder for all drivers. Take a look at this dash cam footage captured by troopers: while assisting a vehicle pulled over on the side of the freeway, a semi-truck on the opposite side loses control on a curve. Likely due to excessive speed on the slick road. This incident happened on I-5 at Sexton Summit near milepost 68. OSP says it’s a strong reminder to slow down when approaching curves, especially when roads are wet or visibility is limited.
Earth Day Documentaries

5 days ago | kobi5.com | Taylor Owen

VIDEO KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – You can celebrate Earth Day early this weekend with Earth Day Documentaries. Klamath Film will be doing an environmental short film screening at Pelican Cinema this Saturday at 7:00 p.m.. Tickets run $10. Find out more here. © 2025 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.
Local businessman arrested by FBI, facing over 20 federal financial charges

5 days ago | kobi5.com | Lauren Pretto

MEDFORD, Ore.- A local businessman is back out on the street just hours after he was arrested by the FBI. The FBI arrested the man Friday and is charging him with more than 20 federal financial crimes, including Wire Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, Tax Evasion and more. Joel Caswell is a downtown Medford businessman, raised in the Rogue Valley, where NBC5 is told he attends church with his young family. He’s worked with many major local businesses, but the federal government says he’s a criminal.
MSD Budget Committee holds Q/A meeting for proposed budget

6 days ago | kobi5.com | Lauren Pretto

MEDFORD, Ore.- The Medford School District Budget Committee meeting to ask questions about the proposed budget for the upcoming school year. “As a district, we’re in a better position than most,” Assistant Superintendent of Operations Brad Earl said. Earlier this month, NBC5 reported the Budget Committee held its first meeting of the year, taking a look at the proposed budget for the 2025/26 school year.
Siskiyou Co. traffic stop turns into methamphetamine bust

6 days ago | kobi5.com | Lauren Pretto

SISKIYOU CO., Cal.- A traffic stop turns into a methamphetamine bust when a Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office deputy pulls over a driver for using her phone. According to the sheriff’s office, 45-year-old Amanda Garner was pulled over when a deputy noticed she was talking on her phone without using a hands-free feature. When the deputy began conducting a probation search of the car, Garner allegedly spontaneously admitted to transporting methamphetamines.
Two members of an armed robbery crew sentenced to federal prison

6 days ago | kobi5.com | Lauren Pretto

JOSEPHINE CO., Ore.- Two members of an armed robbery crew who posed as Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents are sentenced to federal prison. In March of 2022, Josephine County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a Josephine County address after receiving a report of a possible armed robbery in progress. Deputies reportedly found several victims who had been restrained with zip ties and duct tape.
Douglas Co. man arrested for allegedly abusing his infant child

6 days ago | kobi5.com | Lauren Pretto

MYRTLE CREEK, Ore.- A Douglas County man is under arrest after the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office conducts an extensive investigation into a report of child abuse involving an infant. 24-year-old Gabe Dubuc from Myrtle Creek now faces Felony Child Abuse with Great Bodily Harm after his six-week-old infant child sustained multiple serious injuries.
Grants Pass Police launch investigation into "suspicious" tent fire

6 days ago | kobi5.com | Lauren Pretto

GRANTS PASS, Ore.- Grants Pass Police and Fire officials responding to a fire at the 7th St. homeless resting site Wednesday night. According to police, a report of a tent fire in the southeast corner of the resting area came in just before 9:30 p.m.The tent and a portion of the fencing covering were destroyed. Luckily no one was injured. GPPD is launching an investigation into the “suspicious” tent fire. Police say it’s unknown if the fire was a criminal act or an accident.
Concerns over federal aid and fire season from Oregon politicians

6 days ago | kobi5.com | Maximus Osburn

OREGON – Months after Oregon’s most expensive fire season ever, there is concern how much federal aid would be available to Oregon in the case of another damaging summer. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, as well as Congressman Cliff Bentz, have all wanted to ensure seasonal firefighters were exempt from the federal hiring freeze. The Trump Administration has also held back funds from state wildfire prevention projects. Governor Tina Kotek said cuts to FEMA have also been worrying.