Maximus Osburn

  JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Southern Oregon is no stranger to its historic and potentially haunted locations. And the site of the former mining town of Golden in Josephine County is no exception. NBC5 continued to partner with paranormal investigators, in the final part of this three-part series. Oregon State Parks Park Ranger, Kody Kirby […]

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Grants Pass School Board has voted to agree to a settlement in a lawsuit concerning two staff members fired in 2021 who shared their personal beliefs on proposed LGBTQ+ legislation on the internet. In July of 2021, Rachel Damiano, who now goes by Rachel Sager, and Katie Medart were fired […]

MEDFORD, Ore. – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Jackson County District Attorney Patrick Green is sharing why justice for the victims means so much to him personally. Green said Jackson County sees about 800 to 900 domestic violence cases a year. He tells NBC5 cases are complicated with many victims sharing children or […]

Artificial intelligence training for crisis call operators

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – There’s a new mixed martial arts (MMA) gym for all ages and experiences in Grants Pass and it’s run by a former professional MMA fighter who competed in the UFC’s reality T.V. show, The Ultimate Fighter (TUF). GRANTS PASS, Ore. – There’s a new mixed martial arts (MMA) gym for all […]

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – After two weeks since the kickoff of the recall effort of Josephine County Commissioners Andreas Blech and Chris Barnett, those behind the petition said there is a continuing lack of transparency. In a recent instance, NBC5 News is told by petitioners that the county claimed they did not possess items referenced […]

BUTTE FALLS, Ore. – The U.S. Forest Service for the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest said firefighters have responded to four new fire starts in the last 72 hours, and with no recent storm activity in the area, the agency said these fires are likely human-caused. Three of the four are on the High Cascades Ranger […]

SOU president requests 20% cut to his own salary amidst university deficit

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – After several months of negotiations for the Josephine Community Library’s lease in Grants Pass, a finalized draft lease is complete. County Commissioner Chris Barnett, library director Kate Lasky and their legal counsels have been discussing the terms for a new lease. Barnett said the draft has already been reviewed and approved […]

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Grants Pass School Board approved of a new library policy after months of controversy when it came to discussing policy changes, with some concerned about censorship of books with LGBTQ themes, while others worried about inappropriate material being available to students. The new policy was adopted Tuesday during a workshop […]