U.S.-based Monsanto is giving up on efforts to acquire Swiss rival Syngenta, according to Reuters. Monsanto still believes in the value of a combination of the two agricultural seed and chemical giants, but will focus on building its core business and meeting long-term growth objectives. This comes despite Monsanto offering more money to Syngenta on…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2015
News Crew Gunned Down During Live Report
(KMJ) – A Roanoke TV reporter and photojournalist were killed by a shooter during a live television interview this morning. The crew was reporting live for WDBJ, which is the CBS affiliate in Roanoke. The shooting happened around 6:45 a.m. EST. The station says the pair was working on a feature story about the 50th…… MORE
Search Intensifies For Missing Hiker
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s search and rescue team is ramping up its efforts to locate a hiker still missing in the Sierra National Forest. 62-year old Miyuki Harwood got separated from her group early Friday morning. The group was hiking near Horsehead Lake, which is about 100 miles northeast of Fresno. Wednesday morning,…… MORE
Visalia Police Search for Missing Teen
(KMJ) Visalia Police14-year old Eleana Marie Salazar was reported missing around 7:30 Sunday Night. Officers say she was last been seen at her home at 5:00 PM. Salazar is described as having brown hair that is slightly longer then shoulder length and brown eyes. She is approximately 5’4″, 130 pounds and was last seen wearing…… MORE
“Rough Fire” 21% Contained, 2,500 Evacuated
(KMJ) The “Rough Fire” continues to char thousands of acres of the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests. As of Wednesday, the lightning-sparked blaze, had burned more than 53,000 acres and is 21% contained. According to the US Forest Service, more than 1,900 firefighters are on the front lines. There will be a community meeting regarding…… MORE
Search For “Person Of Interest” In Cuesta Fire Investigation
Investigators in San Luis Obispo County are asking for the public’s help here in the Central Valley to locate a “person of interest” who may have information regarding the cause of the recent Cuesta fire. They were last seen driving a white crew cab dual pickup, which was towing a 5th wheel RV and Volkswagen…… MORE
“High Probability” Remains Are Missing Hiker Jane Friesen
A break in the case of missing hiker Jane Friesen with the discovery of skeletal remains, that police say are most likely hers. On Monday, August 24th, Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer made the announcement with Friesen’s family by his side. “It’s a high probability because we have not been able to confirm the identification…… MORE
Honey bees with ‘backpacks’
Researchers have developed a way to study and monitor honey bees by outfitting them with tiny sensors to track their movements.… MORE
Bolt beats Gatlin at World Athletics Championships
Usain Bolt won the 100m sprint at the 2015 World Athletics Championships in Beijing on Sunday.… MORE
Saving pups from ‘Dead Dog Beach’
The Sato Project rescues, rehabilitates and finds new homes for dogs that are abandoned at a beach in Puerto Rico known as “Dead Dog Beach.”… MORE
