Yearly Archives: 2025

Debbie Dorian’s Killer Nickey Stane Gets Life

Debbie Dorian’s Killer Nickey Stane Gets Life

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The man convicted of killing Fresno State student Debbie Dorian in 1996 and attacking several other women in the South Valley has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Nickey Stane pleaded guilty to 12 felony counts, including murder and multiple sexual assaults, in a deal that…MORE

A Third Chinese National Arrested for Biological Material Smuggling

A Farm Journal report says the materials were related to roundworms and intended for studying at a University of Michigan laboratory. This is the third Chinese national charged by the U.S. federal government in a week. A criminal complaint from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Eastern Michigan says the Woman, Chengxuan Han is charged with…MORE

Derek And Heather Carr Day Proclaimed In Fresno 

Derek And Heather Carr Day Proclaimed In Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A special honor for former Fresno State football star and Saints quarterback Derek Carr at Fresno City Hall.  On Thursday, Mayor Jerry Dyer and the councilmembers recognized Carr’s hard work and contributions to the valley, alongside his family and dedication to Fresno.  They proclaimed June 12 as Derek and Heather Carr…MORE

Vacant Central Fresno Restaurant Catches Fire, Cause Under Investigation 

Vacant Central Fresno Restaurant Catches Fire, Cause Under Investigation 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews quickly put out a commercial fire in central Fresno.  It broke out just before 2 a.m. at a vacant restaurant on Blackstone Avenue near Saginaw.  Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the front of the building.  No one was inside.  Investigators are searching for a cause for…MORE

Man Dies After Shooting In Central Fresno 

Man Dies After Shooting In Central Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Detectives are investigating a shooting that killed a man in central Fresno.  Officers responded to a shot-spotter call just before 7 p.m. Thursday near Crystal Avenue and Griffith Way.  Police found a man in his 30s who had been shot in the upper body.  He was rushed to the hospital, where…MORE

Councilman Arias Shares Unverified Claims Of Possible ICE Raid 

Councilman Arias Shares Unverified Claims Of Possible ICE Raid 

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Attendees at Thursday morning’s city council session were caught off guard when Councilmember Miguel Arias dropped an explosive allegation.  “We have learned this weekend ICE is planning to engage in a massive immigration raid at the Cherry Auction in Fresno,” said Council member Miguel Arias.  He then advised the immigrant…MORE

Sen. Padilla Forcibly Removed While Interrupting Presser

Sen. Padilla Forcibly Removed While Interrupting Presser

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — California Senator Alex Padilla was physically removed from a press conference Thursday. The incident occurred at a federal building in Los Angeles during a conference held by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. DHS officials said that Padilla tried to interrupt the conference. He was then detained by the Secret Service with…MORE

Deere Must Face Right-to-Repair Lawsuit

A court ruling determined that agricultural equipment manufacturer John Deere must face a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission, which accuses the company of forcing farmers to use its authorized dealer network. A judge ruled that drove up farmers’ costs for repairs and parts. A U.S. District Court Judge in Rockford, Illinois, rejected Deere’s effort,…MORE

8 Displaced After Fire Destroys NW Fresno Home 

8 Displaced After Fire Destroys NW Fresno Home 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews are mopping up a fire that destroyed a home in northwest Fresno.  It broke out at about 1 a.m. Thursday at a home in a cul-de-sac on Capitola Avenue near Gates Avenue.  Firefighters arrived to find flames burning the front of the home before spreading into the attic.  Due to…MORE