Christy Lewis

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

Biography

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.

Latest posts

  1. Asante Facility Remodel Begins — June 14, 2013
  2. Local Agencies Prepare for Crash — June 14, 2013
  3. Deadline for Grass Length Approaches — June 14, 2013
  4. Emergency Training at Medford Airport — June 13, 2013
  5. Business Sign Cause for Concern — June 7, 2013

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Washington Elementary Embraces Its Past

MEDFORD, Ore. — A Medford school is celebrating its history. Washington Elementary School has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The current building on Peach Street was built back in 1931, but the original school was built in another part of Medford in the late 1800’s. Washington Elementary has embraced its history … Continue reading »

Medford Dad Delivers Son

MEDFORD, Ore. — A local dad delivers his baby, and now he and his wife are telling the special and unexpected story. The couple live just a few blocks from the hospital but didn’t make it in time for the delivery. The Rogers family made one trip to the hospital this week, then got sent … Continue reading »

New Study on Walking While Working

MEDFORD, Ore. — An Oregon lawmaker is pushing for a pilot study to see if state employees would benefit from walking while working. The Republican representative wants to dip into the state’s general fund to pay for the study. Representative Jim Thompson out of Dallas, Oregon is pushing for a pilot study with House Bill … Continue reading »

Ashland Hospital Gets Big Donation

ASHLAND, Ore. — The Ashland Community Hospital Foundation received its biggest donation in history. A former nurse passed away at age 96 in January and left the Ashland Community Hospital Foundation $2.2 million. Foundation officials say this is the largest donation it has ever received since it started in 1977. Ruth Evans was a nurse … Continue reading »

New Farmer’s Market in Josephine Co.

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — It’s the first event of its kind for the Josephine County Fairgrounds. Officials hope the new weekly farmer’s market will bring in new money. 35 vendors set up inside a fairgrounds building for the first Farmers and Crafters Market on Thursday. It’s one of many new events that can be seen … Continue reading »

Coquille Tribe Casino Countered

MEDFORD, Ore. — A potential casino in south Medford has been a hot topic among city and county officials since last summer, but now it’s time for the public to join the conversation. In a few hours, Medford City Council members will hear what people think about this casino in a public hearing. Thursday morning, … Continue reading »

4-H Cuts Impact County Fair

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Jackson County’s 4-H Program is facing a zero dollar budget for the next fiscal year, that means 4-H members won’t be able to show their projects next summer, because the program probably won’t exist by then. Right now, the local 4-H Club has enough money to finish this year’s fair, so you can … Continue reading »

Family of Five Stranded on Small Boat

NEAR SAMS VALLEY, Ore. — Ken Evangelisti took his kids out on the water Sunday. “Being a dad I just said okay, let’s go. But it wasn’t the smartest choice,” he said. All five of them were in a small boat on the quick-moving Rogue River, when they were stopped in their tracks. “We were … Continue reading »

Pear Blossom Festival Kicks Off

MEDFORD, Ore. — The 2013 Pear Blossom Festival activities kicked off this afternoon. The Smudge Pot Stroll and Pear A Fare are just getting started and it’s been a long day already for the vendors at the street fair. They’ve been setting up since early Friday morning. Shoppers at the fair can find everything from … Continue reading »

First Surgery of its Kind in State

MEDFORD, Ore. — A local doctor performed a specific type of heart surgery in Medford for the first time in the state. When you hear the words ‘open heart surgery’, you’re heart might drop, but now a surgeon at Rogue Regional Medical Center says stopping a heart and cracking open a chest for surgery is … Continue reading »

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