FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says a DNA hit has identified a suspect in a cold case murder from 30 years ago. In October 1993, Fresno County Sheriff’s detectives responded to begin a murder investigation in a vineyard near Orange and Manning Avenues in Fresno County. The body of an unclothed…… MORE
DNA Identifies Suspect In Murder Committed Nearly 30 Years Ago In Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — A DNA sample collected from a murder victim nearly 30 years ago has identified her suspected killer. The naked body of 31-year-old Bernice Wright, a.k.a. Vi, was discovered in a vineyard near Orange and Manning Avenues in Fresno County in October of 1993. The cold case was reviewed in 2021…… MORE
Man Arrested After Police Discover Illegal Drugs And Weapons Stash In Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ) — A man caught with illegal drugs and weapons was arrested Thursday morning in Visalia. Visalia Police says officers issued a search warrant at Advanced Growers Supply in Visalia and found processed marijuana, MDMA, psilocybin, and concentrated cannabis meant for distribution. Officers then arrested Theodore Reynolds, 50, and found more drugs and…… MORE
Fresno City College Unveils New West Fresno Center: A Blend Of Education, Community Art, And Environmental Innovation
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno City College is having an Open House for its new West Fresno Center on Aug. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. and Aug. 5 from 9 to 12 p.m. Parking is free for the event and Indian refreshments will be served by the Sikh community of Fresno. The brand-new West…… MORE
Reedley City Manager Shares More Details of Covid Lab Discovery
REEDLEY, CA (KMJ) – An illegal biological Covid lab was discovered in Reedley on March 3rd. Reedley’s City Manager, Nicole Zieba, sharing her biggest concerns Thursday with KMJ’s Broeske and Musson Show about the possible existence of more of these types of labs. Zieba says local law responded after code enforcement became suspicious in late…… MORE
California Voters May Face Dueling Measures On 2024 Ballot About Oil Wells Near Homes And Schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters may be asked twice on the same November 2024 ballot whether to keep or to ditch a law mandating new oil wells be a certain distance away from homes, schools and parks. Recently, state lawmakers have been debating whether to reform the referendum process that makes overturning a law…… MORE
Man Killed Following Solo Vehicle Crash, High Speed Suspected
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — A man was killed following a solo vehicle crash on Old Millerton Road Wednesday afternoon. According to the California Highway Patrol, an adult man driving a Dodge Challenger was traveling at a high speed when he lost control and crashed into a tree. CHP believes alcohol and drugs were not…… MORE
Juvenile Corrections Officer Arrested, Charged With Felony Drug Smuggling In Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — A juvenile corrections officer was arrested Wednesday morning for smuggling drugs in jail. According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, Robert Michael Lopez, 48, a resident of Sanger, was taken into custody at home and has been charged with a felony count of drug smuggling. Lopez, an employee at the…… MORE
Farmers Remain Cautiously Optimistic About Ag Economy
Farmer outlook rebounded in the newest the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, as the numbers rose 17 points to a reading of 121. June’s sentiment, which are the latest results, left the index near the April reading of 123 after a one-month swoon in May. Producers report a more optimistic view of the future…… MORE
Why Are Gas Prices Rising? Experts Point To Extreme Heat And Oil Production Cuts
NEW YORK (AP) — Drivers are in for another headache at the pump as U.S. gas prices continue to rise. The national average for gas prices stood at about $3.78 a gallon on Tuesday — about 25 cents higher than that seen one month ago, according to motor club AAA. While today’s prices at the…… MORE
