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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Medford construction company slated to upgrade Ashland's severe weather shelter

18 hours ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

ASHLAND, Ore. -- The city of Ashland is working with Outlier Construction to upgrade its severe weather shelter. The city announced Friday it had entered a design-build contract with the Medford-based company for upgrades to the 2200 Ashland St site.
Two-car crash sparks fire in Grants Pass, shutting down highway

18 hours ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- Oregon State Police (OSP) is investigating a two-car crash Friday morning in the Fruitdale neighborhood of Grants Pass. Crews from Rural Metro Fire, Grants Pass Fire and American Medical Response (AMR) - Josephine County responded to Rogue River Highway at Gordon Way at around 10:24 a.m. Two cars crashed, causing one to catch fire. One driver was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The highway was shut down briefly, according to Rural Metro Fire.
Teenager drowns at Ashland-area swimming hole

1 day ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

ASHLAND, Ore. -- A 19-year-old man has died after he fell into a swimming hole near Ashland and drowned, according to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO). According to JCSO, deputies and search and rescue (SAR) responded on Thursday night to the rock quarry reservoir on the 500 block of Keno Access Rd outside Ashland. Investigators found that the man fell from a cliff at the edge of the water and disappeared. Next of kin has been notified.
Power restored on Siskiyou Blvd in Ashland

1 day ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

ASHLAND, Ore. -- Power has been restored to the area, according to the city of Ashland. Original article:Power is out for a portion of Siskiyou Blvd in Ashland. The impacted area is shown circled in red on the map. The city of Ashland said there is no estimated time of restoration. This is a developing story. More details will be posted here as they become available. Liv Collom is the Digital Content Manager at NewsWatch 12. You can reach Liv at [email protected].
Arrest made after Montana Fire in Siskiyou County

1 day ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

YREKA, Calif. -- A 53-year-old man is in jail after CAL FIRE said he started an illegal burn that caused Tuesday night's Montana Fire. According to Siskiyou County Jail logs, Adam James Huddleston is being charged with three misdemeanor counts of burning another person's land without permission, throwing burning material and causing fire of property, and two felony counts of causing a structure or forestland fire and causing a fire of inhabited structure or property.
In the Garden: Sun-believable sunflowers

1 day ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

Ready to transform your garden? These "sun-believable" sunflowers thrive with a little sunshine and fertilizer. Grange Co-op garden expert Kraig Rucker shows us why these blooms are perfect for both seasoned gardeners and beginners. Liv Collom is the Digital Content Manager at NewsWatch 12. You can reach Liv at [email protected].
Power outage impacting Siskiyou Blvd area in Ashland

1 day ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

ASHLAND, Ore. -- Power is out for a portion of Siskiyou Blvd in Ashland. The impacted area is shown circled in red on the map. The city of Ashland said there is no estimated time of restoration. This is a developing story. More details will be posted here as they become available. Liv Collom is the Digital Content Manager at NewsWatch 12. You can reach Liv at [email protected].
Ashland encourages community to vote for 2025 'Tree of the Year'

1 day ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

ASHLAND, Ore. -- The city of Ashland is speaking for the trees, bringing back an annual contest where community members can vote on the 'Tree of the Year.'People can vote on one of four finalists selected by the city's Tree Management Advisory Committee using this link. The deadline to vote is July 31. The tradition has been ongoing in Ashland since 1988, with the exception of 2016. A map showing where you can find the past 'Tree of the Year' winners can be found at this link.
Former Ashland councilor faces charges after May dispute

2 days ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom |Samantha Kadera

ASHLAND, Ore. -- A former Ashland city councilor is facing three misdemeanor charges after a May confrontation outside the City Council chambers. Ashland Police said Eric Navickas shoved Chief Tighe O'Meara after a tense moment after the May 21 City Council meeting. At the meeting, Navickas had criticized a proposal to ban repeat offenders from the city's enhanced law enforcement areas without a trial, instead relying on police testimony.
Oregon's minimum wage going up July 1

2 days ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

OREGON -- The state of Oregon is hiking its minimum wage in less than a week. Below is a list of rate changes for Southern Oregon counties. Nonurban counties: $14.05 (from $13.70)KlamathCurryLakeStandard: $15.05 (from $14.70)JacksonJosephinePortland Metro Area: $16.30 (from $15.95)Since 2023, Oregon's minimum wage rates go into effect July 1 each year. This is to account for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Liv Collom is the Digital Content Manager at NewsWatch 12.