Trade-Aid Payment Deadline May Need To Be Extended

  The majority of the U.S. Department of Agriculture hasn’t been disrupted by the partial government shutdown yet. If the dispute between Congress and the White House drags on, it could potentially affect how quickly the second round of trade aid payments get to farmers. Farm Service Agency offices remain open through Friday. That’s when…MORE

Suspect In Police Corporal Murder Was Illegal Immigrant, Says Sheriff

MODESTO (KMJ) — The suspect wanted for the shooting death of Newman Police Corporal Ronil Singh was in the United States illegally, according to Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Chris Christianson. In a press conference Thursday morning, Sheriff Christianson also revealed that investigators know the identity of the suspect. “I’m pretty sure some of you have…MORE

Second Round of Trade Aid Payments Underway

  USDA is moving forward on the second and final round of trade mitigation payments to California and farmers across the country hurt from retaliation by America’s trading partners. Commodity producers are now eligible to receive Market Facilitation Payments on the second half of their 2018 production. USDA has been sending out the first round…MORE

Truck Found, Search Continues For Suspect After Corporal Killed On Duty

MODESTO (KMJ) — A multi-agency search in Stanislaus County continues after a Newman Police officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop. Shortly before 1am Wednesday morning, Corporal Ronil Singh responded to Merced Street and Eucalyptus Avenue in Newman. Dispatch heard his call of “shots fired” and fellow officers responded to find him suffering…MORE

Registered Sex Offender Arrested, 600 Videos & Photos of Child Porn Found At Hanford Home

  HANFORD, CA (KMJ) – A man who is already a registered sex offender was arrested for having hundreds of videos and photos of child pornography. According to Hanford Police, in August their department got a Cyber Tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding a Google Account user that was in…MORE

Perdue Highlights USDA 2018 Accomplishments

  Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue took a look back at a busy year for the USDA and said his agency accomplished a lot of good things for American agriculture. “We fought for American farmers, ranchers, and producers by delivering new and improved trade deals like USMCA and a re-negotiated KORUS agreement, provided trade assistance to…MORE