Tyler joined the NewsWatch 12 team in September of 2020.

Title: Reporter/producer

tylerridgle@kdrv.com

Tyler Ridgle joined the NewsWatch 12 team as a reporter and producer in September of 2020.

She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California where she studied theatre for most of her life. She later attended California State University Northridge, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism in May of 2020.

During her free time, she enjoys working out, trying new recipes in the kitchen, and exploring southern Oregon. She is also likely to be caught splurging at Marshalls or TJ Maxx.

Tyler is looking forward to learning more about the many communities of southern Oregon.

For questions or story suggestions you can send her an email, tylerridgle@kdrv.com.

School Watch: Grants Pass parents push back on mask mandates

Some parents have already decided to pull their children out of Grants Pass schools.

FireWatch: Service Masters in Medford offers free refrigerator disposal for Bootleg Fire survivors

During the week of August 2nd, Service Masters will be in Bly picking up appliances for free.

Coronavirus Watch: Oregon Shakespeare Festival begins requiring masks indoors and outdoors

OSF made the announcement following the CDC's guidance and the rapid spread of the Delta Variant.

McFarland Fire in California is more than 2,000 acres and 5% contained.

Resources today will continue to scout for areas where they can construct direct fire line.

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Service responds to lightning fires

Firefighters anticipate fires will continue to be found as holdover lightning strikes begin to smoke in response to the hot and dry weather.

A juvenile passenger dies in Highway 6 crash

Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle collision on Hwy 6 near mile post 30.

Cellar 503 opens mobile wine tasting in Ashland

The business originated in Portland, but the move down to southern Oregon has been long overdue.

Trial in deadly 2018 Wolf Creek stabbing reaches closing arguments

Kyle Winn is accused of killing Kevin Matthews and injuring Helen Matthews in the alleged attack.

Local health experts confirm the Delta Variant is present in the Rogue Valley

Delta makes up about 80% coronavirus cases across the United States.

One woman dead after a crash on Highway 238

A Ford Thunderbird was eastbound when it left the roadway and crashed.

Data is updated nightly.

Cases: 224547

Reported Deaths: 2877

Data is updated nightly.

Cases: 4003787

Reported Deaths: 64620