KDRV-TV (Medford, OR)

KDRV, also known as channel 12, is an ABC television affiliate situated in Medford, Oregon. It is located close to the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport in the northern part of Medford. The station is operated by Heartland Media.

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English

Television

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Global

#163249

United States

#32444

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#922

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Rockafairy: A rockin’ nonprofit creative space

2 days ago | kdrv.com | Rocky Walker

MEDFORD, Ore.-- If you’ve seen Rockafairy at the Rogue Valley Mall you may have thought it was a music store, but the sound of music that fills the space doesn’t come for a profit. Rockafairy is a volunteer-led organization, running off community donations to be a free creative space for the betterment of the community. “it's a resource that I would've really appreciated in my younger days.” said one of the volunteers, Ryan Phogleman.
Yreka police urge residents to check Ready Sisikyou Alerts

2 days ago | kdrv.com | Brinkley Hill

YREKA, Calif. – Yreka Police Department is urging Siskiyou County residents to check their Ready Siskiyou accounts following a mass influx of calls. “The Yreka Police Department (YPD) is appealing to residents to confirm their registration with READY SISKIYOU, the county's official emergency notification system, following a recent controlled burn notification that led to an unexpected surge in calls to Yreka Police Department (YPD) dispatch.
Restoring the Rogue: Group works to restore local ecosystem to improve fish recovery

3 days ago | kdrv.com | Rocky Walker

ROGUE VALLEY, Ore.-- As Southern Oregon continues efforts to revive declining salmon populations, the Rogue River Watershed Council (RRWC) is taking targeted action in the very heart of the region’s river systems. From gravel-rich spawning beds to expansion of river systems and streamside fire prevention, the organization is working across tributaries to support both fish and forest.
A look into the cost of a wildfire

3 days ago | kdrv.com | Brinkley Hill

MEDFORE, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry is statutorily obligated to investigate every fire that starts on ODF-protected land. If the fire is human-caused, the responsible party is held accountable for the cost of suppression efforts. “ It's a large sliding scale, but the average cost of a fire in Oregon is $300,000,” Jessica Neujahr, ODF Public Affairs Office, said.
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.
Outdoor School Program faces major budget cuts despite public support

4 days ago | kdrv.com | Rocky Walker

OREGON – A beloved Oregon program that provides outdoor education for fifth and sixth graders is facing steep funding cuts, leaving educators, parents, and lawmakers deeply concerned. On Monday the Oregon Legislature passed a recommendation from the Legislative Fiscal Office that included slashing $12 million from the Outdoor School Program—a cut amounting to nearly 20% of its current funding. The proposal comes as the state continues to grapple with widespread budget constraints.
Cougar spotted in Rogue River as animal encounters increase

4 days ago | kdrv.com | Brinkley Hill

ROGUE RIVER, Ore. – South of John F. Fleming Veterans Memorial Park in Rogue River, a cougar was spotted at the entrance to the Greenway. “ If you spot a cougar, it can be pretty frightening,” Pauline Hice, Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation at ThinkWild, said. “Don't turn your back on a cougar. They're similar to a house cat. They want to chase things that are trying to escape.
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.
Fire season begins June 1: what you need to know

4 days ago | kdrv.com | Rocky Walker

JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore.-- Fire season officially started for Josephine and Jackson Counties on Sunday, June 1. This declaration affects 1.8 million acres of Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District Protected Land. Current fire danger level is now low, or “green,” and the industrial fire precaution level is 1. “We've determined there's that increased risk and we need to do something about it,” ODF public information officer Natalie Weber said.
Supreme Court leaves in place state bans on some semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity gun magazines

4 days ago | kdrv.com | John Fritze |Devan Cole

(CNN) — The Supreme Court declined Monday to hear arguments in a pair of significant Second Amendment challenges involving certain semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity magazines, a move that leaves both of those laws in place. One of the appeals dealt with Maryland’s ban on certain semi-automatic weapons such as AR- and AK-style rifles.