Category Archives: Local News

Disturbing Testimony Reveals Months Of Abuse In Death Of 14-year-old Goshen Girl
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- Disturbing new details unfolded in a Tulare County courtroom on Monday in the preliminary hearing for two men: 51-year-old Raymond Pena, and 65-year-old Brett Minkl...
Gabe Navarro Oct 07, 2025

Visiting The Big Fresno Fair Can Help Fresno State Students Facing Food Insecurity
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- At least twice a week, Ray Alfaro, a second-year student at Fresno State, comes to the Amendola Family Student Cupboard. "I've actually used it multiple times, especially ...
Gabe Navarro Oct 07, 2025
Medical Helicopter Crashes Onto Sacramento Highway, Critically Injuring 3 Crew Members
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A medical helicopter crashed on a highway in Sacramento, critically injuring three people aboard, including a woman who was pinned underneath and was rescued with the help of mot...
Randy James Oct 07, 2025

California Army Natl. Guard Member Dies in Crash in Fresno County Mountains
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Authorities confirm a member of the California Army National Guard died Sunday morning in an off-duty crash on Tollhouse Road near Van Vleet. "Before 8 am, there was a ...
Liz Kern Oct 06, 2025

Vehicle Hits Person in Central Fresno, Police Search for Driver
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Police are investigating what led to a person being struck by a vehicle in central Fresno. It happened just after 9:30 pm Sunday at Cedar and Cornell, just south of Shields. P...
Liz Kern Oct 06, 2025

Voting Begins on California's Controversial Prop 50
SACRAMENTO (AP) The midterm elections might be a year away, but the fight for control of the U.S. House is underway in California. https://omny.fm/shows/kmjs-afternoon-drive/prop-50-oval-office-ambiti...
Blake Taylor Oct 06, 2025
FDA Approves Drug for Treating New World Screwworm in Cattle
The FDA recently, conditionally approved Dectomax-CA1 (doramectin injection) injectable solution for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) larval infestations and prevention...
Don York Oct 06, 2025
Chowchilla Police Identify Officer Raymond Barrantes as Officer Killed in Crash
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Flowers were left at the front door of the Chowchilla Police Department as flags were lowered to half-staff on Saturday to remember fallen Officer Raymond Barrantes. Au...
Randy James Oct 05, 2025

No Criminal Charges in Death of Coalinga Police K9 Nitro
COALINGA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Criminal charges will not be filed for death of Coalinga police K9, Nitro. The announcement was made by Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp on Friday. In her stat...
Liz Kern Oct 03, 2025

Kings County Health Officials Confirm Human West Nile Virus Death
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- A resident in Kings County has died due to the West Nile Virus. This is the first human death from the virus in the county this year. In total, health officials say ...
Gabe Navarro Oct 03, 2025
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