SCOTTSDALE (KMJ) — President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum which promises to ultimately bring more water into the Central Valley. The directive given to the Departments of Interior and Commerce is designed to streamline the regulatory process, develop a timeline for completion, expedite environmental reviews, and convene experts, to ultimately deliver more supply…… MORE
Sheriff Mims On Wilson: “The Charles Manson of The Group”
(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims phoned into KMJ’s Broeske & Musson Show Friday morning to voice her frustration over the release of Neko Wilson. He spent the last nine years behind bars awaiting trial for his role in the 2009 double homicide of a couple in Kerman. But, thanks to a revision in…… MORE
Possibly Contaminated Corn Sparks Slew of Recalls by Major Retailers
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A produce supplier’s problems with listeria and salmonella could cause recalls over the next week. It started with six recalls, mostly of ready-to-eat salads with possibly contaminated corn sold by major retailers including Walmart, 7-11, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said 738 pounds of ready-to-eat…… MORE
Two Arrested for Hanging Dogs, Beating Them to Death with Sticks
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two people are arrested in Orosi for hanging dogs, then beating them to death with sticks. On Wednesday at 8 p.m., Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were called to an address in the 14200 block of Ave 428 on a complaint of animal cruelty. On arrival, Deputies found two…… MORE
Technical Error Triggers False Active Shooter Alert at Tulare Western
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A technical error at a Tulare school triggered a false active shooter alert. It happened Thursday morning at Tulare Western. Tulare Police want to let the public know that the source of the alarm has been identified. Officers have checked each school to ensure safety at the schools. Police say the active…… MORE
Suspect Shot By Police Outside Mother’s Northeast Fresno Home
FRESNO (KMJ) — A suspect is in a stable condition in the hospital after an officer-involved shooting in Northeast Fresno. Police were alerted at around 1.20am, after dispatch received a 911 call from a woman about her brother who was possibly armed and suicidal. Dispatch relayed to officers that the suspect, identified as Patrick William…… MORE
U.S. Seeking Trade Agreements with Japan, EU & UK
The U.S. formally announced it will seek trade agreements with Japan, the European Union and the United Kingdom. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced this week that the U.S. will seek to negotiate three separate trade agreements with Japan, the EU and the U.K. The European Union has downplayed the announcement, despite ongoing exploratory…… MORE
SoCal Surgeon, Girlfriend Charged with 5 More Rapes
NEWPORT BEACH, California (CNN) – A California surgeon who had been accused of drugging and raping two women was charged with five more cases Wednesday, bringing the total number of alleged victims to seven. Grant Robicheaux, 38, pleaded not guilty to the charges. His girlfriend, Cerissa Riley, 31, was also charged in three additional cases,…… MORE
Man Accused of Trying to Lure Women into His Truck Caught in Clovis
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ) — A man accused of trying to lure several women into his truck has been busted by Clovis PD. 32-year-old Lammar Carey of Fresno is behind bars on felony charges of attempted kidnapping, after a witness managed to take a photo of him, and the license plate on his truck. Investigators are asking…… MORE
Fresno Airman Killed In Ukraine Plane Crash Identified
FRESNO (KMJ) — The airman from Fresno’s 144th Fighter Wing who was killed in a plane crash in Ukraine has been officially identified. Lt. Col. Seth “Jethro” Nehring died with Ukranian pilot Col. Ivan Petrenko during what was described as a routine familiarization training flight. The two airmen were in a Ukrainian SU-27UB fighter aircraft…… MORE
