Liv Collom

Medford

News Reporter and Producer at KDRV-TV (Medford, OR)

Pronounced “leev.” Big fan of the em dash. Reporter & producer @KDRV, formerly: @cpmustangnews @kcpr913 @KCBXfm

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Fire season to begin Friday for Klamath & Lake counties

4 days ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

LAKEVIEW, Ore. -- Fire season is set to start for another part of Southern Oregon at the end of this week. South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) announced Tuesday that the 2025 fire season for Klamath and Lake counties will begin on Friday, June 6 at 12:01 a.m. The fire danger level will be 'moderate,' meaning the number of fire starts is generally low -- but winds can cause fires in open cured grasslands can spread quickly.
Three train cars derail in Klamath Falls, prompting road closure

4 days ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. -- Three train cars derailed in Klamath Falls at the Anderson and Altamont rail yard early Monday morning. According to the Klamath County Sheriff's Office, the remote engine of a BNSF train derailed around 3:30 a.m., overturning onto its side. The second train car also derailed and overturned, and the third car derailed but stayed upright. KCSO said neither tank car was breached, and only a small amount of diesel and hydraulic fluid leaked from the engine.
Son of Applegate volunteer firefighter to donate organs after brain aneurysm

5 days ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

JACKSONVILLE, Ore. -- The Applegate Fire District (AFD) is asking for community support after a brain aneurysm took the life of the son of one of its volunteer firefighters. AFD announced Saturday, May 31 that Jayden, the 15-year-old son of volunteer firefighter and EMT Aisha Mayers, suffered a brain aneurysm the night before. After doctors determined Jayden had no brain activity, the Mayers family decided to donate Jayden's organs, keeping him on ventilators.
Three train cars derail in Klamath Falls

5 days ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. -- Three train cars derailed in Klamath Falls at the Anderson and Altamont rail yard early Monday morning. According to the Klamath County Sheriff's Office, the remote engine of a BNSF train derailed around 3:30 a.m., overturning onto its side. The second train car also derailed and overturned, and the third car derailed but stayed upright. KCSO said neither tank car was breached, and only a small amount of diesel and hydraulic fluid leaked from the engine.
Grass fire in north Ashland contained

5 days ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

ASHLAND, Ore. -- A grass fire near Eagle Mill Rd in Ashland has been contained, according to the city. Crews with Jackson County Fire District #5, the Oregon Department of Forestry and local police departments responded to the fire, which is being held at 1/2 acre. The city says clean up is underway, and there is no threat to the community. Drivers are being asked to avoid the north end of Oak St and Eagle Mill Rd. Liv Collom is the Digital Content Manager at NewsWatch 12.
Hellgate Jetboat Excursions captain helps rescue swimmer on Rogue River

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- A jetboat ride with brunch turned into a rescue on Thursday morning when the captain of a Hellgate Jetboat Excursions boat helped save a swimmer in peril. The captain on a Brunch Excursion trip noticed something in the water while heading towards Hellgate Canyon at around 9:30 a.m. The object turned out to be a motionless human body floating face-up. The captain let the passengers know about the person in the water, steering the boat beside her.
Grants Pass first responders stress importance of life jackets after child self-rescues

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. -- Emergency crews in Josephine County rescued a child on the Rogue River Thursday afternoon -- and said if the child wasn't wearing a life jacket, things could have gone differently. According to Rural Metro Fire (RMF), the child was swept downstream near Griffin Park. RMF, AMR - Josephine County, Grants Pass Fire and the Josephine County Sheriff's Office Marine Division responded after calls to Grants Pass 911.
Child sexual exploitation search warrant served at Medford home

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

MEDFORD, Ore. -- An interagency task force served a search warrant Thursday at a Medford home after learning that photos of child sexual abuse were uploaded from the address. The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) and Medford Police Department (MPD) served the warrant on the 3000 block of Edgewood Dr. SOCET had received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, leading to subpoenas and the search warrant at the home.
Preliminary injunction updated in Grants Pass homelessness suit

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- The city of Grants Pass can now enforce overnight camping bans at some of its city parks. Josephine County Judge Sarah E. McGlaughlin signed an order Thursday morning modifying the preliminary injunction in Disability Rights Oregon (DRO)'s lawsuit against the city. The injunction had blocked the removal of campsites or tents from city property until Grants Pass provided 150 spaces for public camping.
Grants Pass first responders rescue child wearing life jacket

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. -- Emergency crews in Josephine County rescued a child near Griffin Park on Thursday Liv Collom is the Digital Content Manager at NewsWatch 12. You can reach Liv at [email protected].