TULARE COUNTY, CA – (KMJ) – Tulare County Public Health has confirmed a human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a county resident, which has resulted in the death of an adult male. Public health officials are urging all residents to take preventive measures against mosquito bites, as mosquito samples testing positive for West…… MORE
Fake US Marshal Busted in Madera County
MADERA, CA (KMJ) Madera County Sheriff’s Deputies responded recently to a family disturbance on the 22000 block of Avenue 12. There, deputies attempted to detain 40-year-old Andrew Biscay for outstanding warrants related to vandalism and impersonating a peace officer. Biscay resisted arrest but was safely taken into custody after a brief struggle, according to law…… MORE
U.S. Headed Toward Record Ag Trade Deficit
The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is widening in 2025, driven by shifting global trade dynamics and rising import demand. USDA’s Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade report provides projections for exports and imports, offering insight into current trade trends. From January through April, the United States imported $78.2 billion in agricultural products while exporting just $58.5 billion. This $19.7…… MORE
Wanted Felon Arrested After Threatening To Shoot Visalia Gas Station Employee
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A wanted felon is in custody after threatening to shoot a gas station employee days earlier. Officers were called out Friday afternoon to the Circle K on McAuliff near Houston for a man brandishing a firearm at employees. They say 25-year-old Julian Tavarez pointed the gun at an employee and said…… MORE
Man Dies After Crashing Into Tree In Merced, Police Say
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is dead after crashing into a tree in Merced. Officers say it happened just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Bear Creek and Tahoe. Authorities say 26-year-old Gabriel Marquez veered off the road and hit a tree. He died at the scene. No one else was inside the vehicle at…… MORE
DUI Crash Causes Brush Fire In Madera County, CHP Says
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A brush fire erupted in Madera County after a fiery DUI crash early Sunday morning. The California Highway Patrol says a witness called to report a possible drunk driver around 3:40 a.m. Sunday. As the witness was talking to dispatchers, they watched the car catch fire and cause a brush…… MORE
Man Hospitalized, Possible Suspect Detained Following Stabbing In Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are investigating a stabbing that sent one man to the hospital in central Fresno. Calls for the stabbing came just before 1 a.m. Monday at the Jack in the Box on Olive Avenue near Highway 99. Officers say when they arrived, they found a man with multiple stab wounds to…… MORE
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KMJ Hosts React to US/Israel-Iran Conflict
KMJ hosts sound off on the recent attacks between Israel and Iran as well as Pres. Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities.… MORE
LGBTQ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Closing
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday condemned the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate specialized suicide prevention support for LGBTQ youth callers through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — a vital service used by hundreds of thousands in crisis. While the federal government turns its back on vulnerable youth, California is stepping up with historic mental…… MORE
