Christy Lewis

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Name: Christy Lewis
Date registered: July 20, 2012
URL: http://www.kdrv.com

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Christy Lewis joined the Newswatch 12 team in May of 2012. You can catch her anchoring Newswatch 12 on weekends and reporting on weekdays. Christy was born and raised in a small town in Missouri. She earned her Bachelor of Journalism degree at the nation's first journalism school in Columbia, Mo. During her time at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Christy worked at KOMU-TV, the local NBC affiliate doing almost everything. She was a reporter, editor, producer and fill-in anchor. She also served as a writer and anchor for the award-winning news app, Newsy. During school, she also contributed to The Huffington Post as a news anchor. She interned at CBS News in New York City assisting correspondents with video shooting and researching. Christy is very thankful to work as a reporter and anchor. She loves meeting new people, hearing their stories, and sharing them with others. If you have a story idea, feel free to send Christy an email at christylewis@kdrv.com.

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  1. Memorial Day Travel Begins — May 23, 2013
  2. Medford Warns of Fire Fuel Risk — May 23, 2013
  3. Cops and Rodders Draws Crowd — May 19, 2013
  4. Family Reunited After Kidnapping — May 18, 2013
  5. Police Arrest Assault Suspect — May 18, 2013

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Memorial Day Travel Begins

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Published May 23, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — AAA officials say Thursday marks the start of the Memorial Day travel holiday, meaning lots of folks out on the roadways. The sooner you hit the road, the more money you’ll save in gas. AAA officials say gas will probably go up after Friday. Despite that predicted hike, AAA officials say fuel … Continue reading »

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Medford Warns of Fire Fuel Risk

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Published May 23, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — Fire officials say flames can race through fields because they’re filled with fuel. It’s dry, and there’s a lot of it. Medford firefighters say fire season will be here soon. That means Medford residents need to make sure their lawns are mowed and weeds are trimmed. If not, you could get a … Continue reading »

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Cops and Rodders Draws Crowd

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Published May 19, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — Restored police cars and classic cars from the 1930s were on display in Medford Sunday to raise money for a local charity. The funding raised at the event benefits the Downs Syndrome Association of Southern Oregon (D.S.A.S.O.). The event was free to the public. Representatives from local law enforcement agencies were in … Continue reading »

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Family Reunited After Kidnapping

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Published May 18, 2013

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A family is now reunited after an early morning kidnapping at the 7-Eleven store on 6th Street in Grants Pass. Just after 8 a.m. Saturday, a resident reported his vehicle had been stolen while his two small children, ages 8 and 3, were sitting in it. Officers located the children on … Continue reading »

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Police Arrest Assault Suspect

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Published May 18, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — Police officers responded to a report of an assault around 4:45 p.m. Friday at a hotel on South Riverside in Medford. Medford Police officers say a female victim suffering from “extensive injuries” escaped a room where she was being held against her will and asked hotel employees to call 911. Police say … Continue reading »

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Talent Students Learn About Japan

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Published May 17, 2013

TALENT, Ore. — An already bilingual classroom at Talent Elementary becomes tri-lingual for the day. The Japan-America Society of Oregon designed a special “on the road” program to teach kids about life in Japan. The students in Mrs. Kuriyama’s class can speak English and Spanish, and on Friday they were speaking some Japanese. Three Japanese … Continue reading »

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New Online Tax Credit in Jackson County

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Published May 16, 2013

ASHLAND, Ore. — There is an economic boost for Jackson County businesses doing work over the Internet. The county can now offer a tax credit to businesses increasing their online presence. Jackson County is now one of only ten e-commerce zones in the state to include this benefit in its offerings for local businesses. The … Continue reading »

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Benbow Appears in Court

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Published May 16, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — A Seattle man was arraigned Thursday afternoon in a Jackson County Courtroom after his child ate methamphetamine. Elijah Benbow appeared in court to be officially charged with possession of drugs, driving under the influence of intoxicants and child endangerment charges. Benbow was first arrested on April 22. Officers pulled him over on … Continue reading »

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Recent Shooting Highlights Gang Activity

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Published May 10, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police say teens are trying to impress older gang members with destructive behavior. Medford Police are searching for a 15-year-old suspect in a reported drive-by shooting. Police say Tuesday’s drive by shooting was likely gang-related. Medford Police officers aren’t surprised a 15-year-old is the alleged shooter in this incident, because they … Continue reading »

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Josephine County Could See More Cuts

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Published May 9, 2013

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Josephine County is no stranger to budget cuts, but the county’s chief financial officer is proposing more reductions for the next fiscal year. These cuts could mean more layoffs and fewer services provided. Last year Josephine County made plenty of reductions with public safety and the criminal justice system. This week … Continue reading »

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