Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mt. Ashland Ski Area closed Thursday after low snowpack and warm temperatures made operations unsustainable. Refunds were issued for lift tickets, rentals, and lessons as staff monitored weather conditions. KOBI-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An Ashland-based nonprofit, FireFront Foundation, will head to Ukraine in March to modernize wildfire fighting using advanced technology (including unmanned ground robots) to lower fire risks. The group will also supply funding and support to teams facing land management challenges. KOBI-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Competitive cornhole returns to Medford at Rogue X on Jan. 30 and Jan. 31 as part of the American Cornhole Organization’s Medford Major tournament, featuring divisions for singles, doubles, women's, seniors, juniors, and co-ed play. Players can register online — food trucks and a lively atmosphere await spectators. KOBI-TV
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Robert Burns Night Celebration
5-8:30 p.m. — Bellview Grange — Ticket required — Celebrate Scottish tradition with haggis, poetry, and live music honoring Robert Burns.
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Dirty Dancing In Concert
11 AM – 2 PM — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the classic film like never before with live performances and music.
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Voz de Mando and Banda Rancho Viejo Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Medford Armory Rental Venue — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the best Norteno band with a unique style.
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Rogue Valley Royals Hockey Game
12-3 p.m. — The RRRink — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting junior hockey game featuring the Rogue Valley Royals in Medford, OR.
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