The $81 billion House disaster aid package includes provisions for cotton growers and limited support for dairy producers. The National Farmers Union says both cotton and dairy farmers need appropriations fixes before the start of the next farm bill. The bill, however, offsets part of the cost by making changes to nutrition infrastructure. NFU…… MORE
Charges Filed Against Woodward Lake Double Murder Suspect
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Charges are filed against 21 year-old Gary Perry for the double murder at Woodward Lake. The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has charged Perry in the shooting deaths of 21 year old Brennen Fairhead (above) and 21 year-old Scott Gaffney (below). Both men were from Fresno – the two were gunned down…… MORE
House Approves GOP Tax Reform Bill
(CNN) – The House of Representatives approved the final version of the first overhaul of the US tax code in more than 30 years, handing President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans their most significant legislative victory of 2017. The bill passed along sharp partisan lines, 227 – 203, with 12 House GOP members opposing the…… MORE
Listen to KMJ 580 with Alexa on Amazon!
Did you know News Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ is now available to stream live through Alexa on your Amazon device? When you teach Alexa a new skill, you can listen live to the KMJ Morning News and all of your favorite KMJ hosts throughout the day from your Amazon device with a simple voice command.… MORE
Rumored Closure Of Clovis Salvation Army Center “Not Happening”
CLOVIS (KMJ) — The rumored closure of a Clovis Salvation Army site is “not happening” according to a charity official. Major Carole Abella with the Fresno Citadel Corps categorically denied the suggestion, but admitted that “financial needs” may have started the rumors about the family service center at 210 Barstow Avenue. “Because of some changes…… MORE
EPA to Finalize WOTUS Repeal in April
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to complete formal repeal of the Waters of the U.S. Rule in April 2018. Politico reports an updated regulatory agenda from the White House also shows a replacement rule is scheduled for proposal in May. A final version of the rule is not expected until June 2019. President Donald Trump…… MORE
Amtrak Line Cost $800M to Save 10 Minutes
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Coalition Wants Federal Ag Budget to Increase
More than 70 agricultural groups sent a letter to congressional leaders asking for an increase in the agricultural budget for the 2018 Ag Appropriations Bill that Congress is developing. The Hagstrom Report quotes the letter as saying the coalition includes groups from the food, agriculture, scientific, academic, veterinary, and consumer sectors. The letter says,…… MORE
Pentagon Confirms $22M UFO Program, Releases Incident Videos
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Wildfire Flames Strike Montecito Hills
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