About

KOBI-TV NBC5 was built and put on the air by William B. Smullin in 1953. Mr. Smullin built and put KOTI-TV NBC2 on the air in Klamath Falls in 1956. His daughter, Patricia C. Smullin, has succeeded him as KOBI-TV/NBC5 – KOTI-TV/NBC2’s President. They are the only locally owned full power TV stations in Oregon.

Viewers in 9 counties in Oregon and California receive programming from KOBI-TV/NBC5 – KOTI-TV/NBC2. Both stations hold a number of television “firsts” in their 70 year history. In Medford, KOBI was the first VHF television station in Oregon. It was the first TV station to offer local color programming, the first station to operate in stereo, the first station to employ electronic news gathering technology, and was the first station with statewide microwave news coverage.

KOBI-TV/NBC5 – KOTI-TV/NBC2’s parent company is California Oregon Broadcasting Inc., located in Medford. COBi is the longest, continuously independent broadcast group in the West and one of the three oldest in the country.

KOBI-TV/NBC5 and KOTI-TV/NBC2 are NBC Affiliates. Their number one interest is localism!

KOBI-TV/NBC5 and KOTI-TV/NBC2 is the longest continually owned television station west of the Mississippi. Our commitment to our advertisers is second to none. Successful partnerships are the key to being in business for 70 years.  

In this ever-changing and fast-paced world of broadcasting know, that if you are doing business with KOBI-TV/NBC5 and KOTI-TV/NBC2, you are working with a locally-owned broadcaster that is as committed to your success as much as we are to our own. 

Hear Patsy Smullin talk about the history of KOBI-TV/NBC5 and KOTI-TV/NBC2 here: https://kobi5.com/features/five-on-5-patsy-smullin-president-owner-nbc5-204317/