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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#163249

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#32444

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Trend of fire escaping debris pile burns

2 days ago | kdrv.com | Rocky Walker

OREGON– There have been 32 escaped debris burns reported on ODF protected land in 2025 so far, nearly double the amount compared to this time last year. Over 75% of wildfires in Oregon are human caused, and In 2024, debris burning was the top cause of 976 human-caused fires.
Major gun, fentanyl seizure in Grants Pass

5 days ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- Police arrested a 38-year-old man after finding multiple guns and a half pound of fentanyl at his parents' property outside Grants Pass on Friday.
Prosecutor finds deputy acted lawfully in O’Brien shooting

5 days ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

UPDATE, 1 p.m. on May 9: The Josephine County District Attorney has ruled that a sheriff’s deputy was legally justified in using deadly force during a shooting last month in O’Brien. District Attorney Josh Eastman announced May 6 that the April 22 shooting met legal standards under Oregon law. The incident occurred near the 33000 block of Redwood Highway when a deputy attempted to contact 33-year-old Clinten Anthony Robertson, who was wanted on a felony warrant.
North Medford High School gym roof collapse cause found

6 days ago | kdrv.com | Rocky Walker

MEDFORD,Ore.-- Findings from an independent engineering firms investigation into the North Medford High School gym roof collapse have concluded, resulting in two main reasons being determined for the structural failure. Those reasons being the manufacturing of the joints in the roof beams showing poor glue bonding of the beams and an overestimation of the strength of the wood used in the roof beams.
Amateur Athete of the Week: Grady Johnson

6 days ago | kdrv.com | Luke Doten

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Hunter Communications Amateur Athlete of the Week just set two personal records in the shot put and discus events in the same day. Meet Grady Johnson. Johnson is getting ready to compete for a state title in both events, but at one point, didn’t know how good he could be. He started doing both events late in his freshman year at Hidden Valley High School. During his sophomore year, he realized he could compete against the best.
In the Garden: Harvest Supreme & Planting Mix

6 days ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom

Grange Co-op expert Kraig Rucker shows us how one product can improve the health of your soil and promote plant growth. Best of all, you can use it for flower beds or veggie gardens. Liv Collom is the Digital Content Manager at NewsWatch 12. You can reach Liv at [email protected].
Local Catholics celebrate historic moment as new pope is chosen

6 days ago | kdrv.com | Rocky Walker

MEDFORD, Ore.--As the world watched the white smoke rise over Vatican City, signaling the announcement of a new pope, Catholic communities from around the globe to right here in Southern Oregon are sharing in the joy and reflection that comes with this historic change. In Medford, the bells of Sacred Heart Catholic Church rang out, a tradition that has long marked papal transitions for the local congregation.
Hawthorne Park shooting suspect taken into custody

6 days ago | kdrv.com | Hailey Gravitt

MEDFORD, Ore. -- A 38-year-old man is in custody after Medford Police said he shot and critically injured a man Wednesday near the Bear Creek Greenway. Officers arrived at the scene on 8th Street after receiving multiple reports and found the victim with gunshot wounds. Medford Fire personnel and Mercy Flights medics provided life-saving aid before the victim was transported to a local hospital and later airlifted to Portland. He remains in critical condition.
Art in Bloom returns to downtown Medford after 4 year hiatus

6 days ago | kdrv.com | Damien Alvarado

MEDFORD, Ore. — Downtown Medford will come alive with color, creativity, and community spirit this weekend as Art in Bloom returns for its 20th anniversary after a four-year break. The popular springtime street festival takes place Saturday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Lithia Commons and surrounding streets. This year’s event marks a highly anticipated comeback.
Police standoff in Grant Pass, arrests suspect hiding in crawlspace

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Oscar Rodriguez |Oscar Rodríguez |Óscar Rodríguez

Grant Pass, Ore.— A standoff in a Grants Pass neighborhood ended Wednesday with the arrest of a felony suspect who had been hiding in a crawlspace. Just after 10 a.m., the Grants Pass 9-1-1 center received a report of a violent disturbance at a residence on NE 8th Street. A female victim told dispatchers that a man threatened to kill her with a knife, attempted to stab her, and sprayed her with bear spray before fleeing the scene on foot.