FRESNO ( KMJ) – Millennials can’t afford health insurance, but the alternatives are risky. According to a recent Harris Poll, one in 5 adults – ages 18 to 36 – say routine health-care expenses are just too expensive. Of the 1,170 Millennials surveyed, cost was a “very important” factor when looking for health care. 16…… MORE
Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Needs VIPs
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department needs a few more good men and women to be VIPs. The “Volunteers in Patrol” serve as the eyes and ears in the community. “These volunteers save the taxpayers money because they do things sworn officers are not needed for.” -Teresa Douglass, Public Information Officer. Just by their uniformed presence…… MORE
Twin Tunnels Plan Faces More Delays
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A ruling by a Northern California judge could delay the construction of the proposed twin tunnels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. It…… MORE
Survey: Majority Support Higher Gas Taxes
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — If the revenue is used for improvements in transportation, most Americans say they’re willing to pay higher taxes on gasoline. The San…… MORE
Multi-Billion Dollar Deal Established To Solve VW’s “Cheating Devices”
FRESNO (KMJ) — German auto manufacturer Volkswagen will spend more than $1 billion in California to address the emissions scandal. The announcement from the California Attorney General’s Office, states that it will address the “illegal emissions” caused by the devices installed on 2 liter diesel vehicles. The massive bill comes after a revelation last September,…… MORE
Memorable videos of Pat Summitt
Here are some of the memorable videos of Pat Summitt throughout her career and life including a championship game win in its entirety. … MORE
USDA Providing Additional Funding for Farm Loans
Agri-Pulse reports Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has notified Congress he will use $500 million in discretionary funding to cover a projected funding shortfall for farm loans. The Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency, which administers the program, predicts a shortfall in funding for guaranteed farm ownership loans during the fiscal year that ends in…… MORE
Tennessee Mourns Loss Of An Icon
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pat Summitt, legendary Lady Vol basketball coach, mentor and mother-figure to her players; a revered ambassador for her university and state; a trailblazer for women; and a role model for people all over the world passed away Tuesday, June 28, in Knoxville at the age of 64. Born Patricia Sue Head on June…… MORE
Statement from Butch Jones on the Passing of Pat Summitt
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Pat Summitt. I had the privilege of spending time with Pat during my first year at Tennessee, and those are conversations I will cherish forever. When you think of all the great coaches in all sports, Pat Summitt is at the top of that list. “As a…… MORE
Benghazi Report: Clinton Should’ve Realized Deadly Risks
Washington (CNN) House Republicans released a long-awaited report Tuesday on the Benghazi terror attacks that killed four Americans on Hillary Clinton’s watch as secretary of state, reviving the politically charged issue less than five months before the election. The report, parts of which CNN reviewed in advance, paints a picture of a perfect storm of…… MORE
