The USDA reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance for marketing and food safety certification expenses. The Farm Service Agency is providing an additional $650 million in funding for the new Market Assistance for Specialty Crops Program and extending the MASC application deadline to this Friday, January 10th. Meanwhile, FSA also reminds specialty crop…… MORE
1st Person Dies of Bird Flu in the US
KMJ/KFSN) – The first person has died of bird flu in the United States, the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed on Monday. The patient, who was exposed to non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds, was over age 65 and had underlying medical conditions, officials said. Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed…… MORE
Sheep Industry Offers Lots of Education
The American Lamb Board’s 2025 program includes workshops and summits aimed at equipping sheep producers with the necessary tools and resources to profitably grow their operations. They’re encouraging producers to begin planning their year by discovering more about several upcoming opportunities, including six targeted grazing workshops on the 2025 schedule. The rapid development of utility-scale…… MORE
Firefighters Sharpening Skills With Training Sessions In Fowler
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County firefighters are working to sharpen their skills as they prepare for real-life scenarios. On Sunday, firefighters from CAL FIRE Fresno, Fresno County Fire and the City of Selma gathered in Fowler to go over different emergency drills. “We’re focusing on first instructional firefighting skills and scenarios command control,…… MORE
Multiple People Break In, Steal From Tobacco Warehouse In East Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after police say multiple people broke in and stole from a tobacco warehouse in east central Fresno. Police responded to OkSales on Pontiac Way near Ann Avenue after an alarm went off after 4 am Monday. Officers say a White Lexus rammed into the gate, which allowed…… MORE
Wounded Madera Co. K9 Returns to Duty
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) — A Madera County sheriff’s K9 shot by a suspect returned to duty this weekend after six long weeks of recovery. Sheriff Tyson Pogue says K9 Obie will take part in training and serving the community. The two-year-old Dutch Shepherd’s recovery included four weeks of daily vet visits, three surgeries, and…… MORE
Listen: Nick Richardson Marches into City Hall
Fresno City Councilman-elect Nick Richardson joined KMJ’s Blake Taylor and Jeff Aiello Friday to discuss his ambitions and expectations after a surprising election victory:… MORE
Merced Fire Engines To Be Staffed With Paramedics Around The Clock
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A change to emergency services in the city of Merced will help save more lives. Connie Hinesley’s daughter 8-year-old Aryelle has eplipsey. She’s all too familiar with calling 911 in Merced. “We call every couple months, sometimes more than once a month, to be transported to Valley Children’s because we cannot…… MORE
Driver Arrested, Passengers Detained After Leading Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies On Chase
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A man could soon face several charges after a high-speed chase with deputies in Fresno County. It started just before 12:30 a.m. Friday at Hughes and Belmont avenues, the deputies spotted what they thought was a possibly stolen vehicle. The driver refused to pull over, leading deputies on a 20-minute…… MORE
Woman Hospitalized After Drive-by Shooting In Southwest Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman was hospitalized after a drive-by shooting in southwest Fresno on Thursday night. Fresno police say a woman was walking when someone opened fire on her from a passing car, hitting her once in the arm. The woman was able to walk to her home near Kern Street and Mayor…… MORE
