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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Police say Grants Pass man was killed in shovel attack

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- Photos shared with NewsWatch 12 show Roy Harvey. Court documents say the 57-year-old man died after being hit repeatedly with a shovel last month in Josephine County. According to Grants Pass Police, 30-year-old James Ross was taken into custody in connection to Harvey's death on Sunday, April 13 at the Robertson Bridge Boat Landing. Ross faces charges of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon.
One hospitalized in crash on Crater Lake Avenue in Medford

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

MEDFORD, Ore. -- The Medford Police Department said Crater Lake Avenue will be closed "for an extended period" Wednesday evening between Alpine Court and Temple Drive. The closure comes after a crash involving a motorcycle and another car. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) team is investigating the crash now. MPD is asking any drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
Brookings mayor to fill vacant Curry County commissioner seat

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

CURRY COUNTY, Ore. -- Curry County announced on Wednesday that Brookings mayor Isaac Hodges will be filling the open county commissioner seat. This comes after Commissioner Brad Alcorn announced earlier this month he was stepping down from his post, effective May 1. Commissioners Jay Trost and Patrick Hollinger appointed Hodges to the open seat, with his term beginning May 2. Commissioner Alcorn abstained from the vote.
Siskiyou County Sheriff pushes for protection against gray wolves

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. - The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office is calling on California lawmakers and the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife to protect residents against potential attacks by gray wolves. In a letter published Wednesday, April 16, Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue said sightings of gray wolves in public areas in the county have become more common. "The mere fact that residents witness wolves near their homes is alarming," LaRue wrote.
Jacksonville man accused of luring child on Snapchat appears in court

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. - A Jacksonville man accused of using Snapchat to lure a minor has waived his right to a 60-day trial. 39-year-old Anthony Wheeler appeared in court Monday, April 14 for a pre-trial conference. He is pleading not guilty to four charges: first-degree and second-degree online sexual corruption of a child and two counts of luring a minor. Detectives with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office arrested Wheeler in an undercover operation March 26.
Live round device countercharged in Sams Valley

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

SAMS VALLEY, Ore. -- Oregon State Police (OSP) and the Oregon National Guard detonated an old military device found on a Sams Valley property on Monday. An eyewitness living off Beagle Rd in Sams Valley sent NewsWatch 12 photos and videos of the explosion. This footage shows Jackson County Fire District 3 and OSP on scene responding. "OSP received a request to inspect what appeared to be old military ordinance located on a rural property in southern Oregon," OSP said in a statement to NewsWatch 12.
Photos show Roy Harvey, Grants Pass man who police say was killed in shovel attack

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- Photos shared with NewsWatch 12 show Roy Harvey. Court documents say the 57-year-old man died after being hit repeatedly with a shovel last month in Josephine County. According to Grants Pass Police, 30-year-old James Ross was taken into custody in connection to Harvey's death on Sunday, April 13 at the Robertson Bridge Boat Landing. Ross faces charges of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon.
Structure fire at Medford Plaza Apartments

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

MEDFORD, Ore. -- NewsWatch 12 is on scene at a structure fire at the Medford Plaza Apartments. Oakdale Ave from 8th to 11th St and 10th St from King to Ivy St are closed, according to Medford Police. This is a developing story. NewsWatch 12 will have the latest updates on air and online. Liv Collom is the Digital Content Manager at NewsWatch 12. You can reach Liv at [email protected].
Bipartisan bill expanding access to HIV prevention drugs passes in Oregon House

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill on Monday to improve the accessibility of HIV prevention medication in the state. House Bill 2942 would ensure that both pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP and PEP) are reimbursed by the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). The bill's chief sponsors are Rep. Travis Nelson, a Democrat representing North and Northeast Portland, and Rep. Cyrus Javadi, a Republican representing Tillamook.
Eight firearms, over 100 grams of cocaine seized in multi-agency drug bust

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

EAGLE POINT, Ore. - A drug bust in Eagle Point led to the arrest of two people after a two-month investigation into cocaine distribution. According to the Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement team (MADGE), the operation was sparked by multiple community complaints. During the search at a home on Ponderosa Way, authorities seized over 100 grams of cocaine, eight firearmsâ€”including "ghost guns"â€”around $48,000 in cash, four vehicles, and a motorcycle.