Category Archives: Local News

Accused Oak Fire Arsonist Released from Jail with Ankle Monitor, Mariposa County Sheriff Confirms
MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The accused Oak Fire arsonist, 73-year-old Edward Wackerman, was released with an electronic ankle monitor on Monday night due to a court order, the Mariposa County S...
Randy James Dec 09, 2025

40-Year-old Man Arrested for Killing a Merced Teen Last Month
MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced Police have arrested 40-year-old Eric Beavers in connection to the shooting that killed 16-year-old Davarion Granados in Merced back in November. Officials say that aro...
Liz Kern Dec 08, 2025

Suspect Shot by Police in Central Fresno Identified
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno police have now identified the suspect shot by officers before a standoff in Central Fresno Sunday night. The department says he is 41-year-old Bradley Nicholson. Polic...
Liz Kern Dec 08, 2025

Pres. Trump Unveils $12B Aid Package for US Farmers
WASHINGTON (AP/KMJ) - President Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package on Monday - a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the preside...
Blake Taylor Dec 08, 2025 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com

Ex-Dog House Grill Manager Sentenced in $30M Fraud
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) Matthew Billingsley was sentenced Monday to seven years and six months in prison for wire fraud in a massive scheme that bilked lenders and banks out of more than $30 million. The...
Blake Taylor Dec 08, 2025 designer491 / Depositphotos.com

Massive Fire Destroys Historic Downtown Building
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- A massive fire tore down a decades-old building in Fresno's China Alley on Sunday. Nearly 50 firefighters were seen battling the blaze at a location they've become accusto...
Blake Taylor Dec 08, 2025

'By the Grace of God' FPD Officer Avoids Bullet
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man is in the hospital after an exchange of gunfire with Fresno police officers. Police say just before 7 pm Sunday, an officer approached a man who was acting suspiciously ...
Blake Taylor Dec 08, 2025

USDA Expanding Crop Insurance Access
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announces major updates to federal crop insurance, reducing red tape for farmers, modernizing long-standing policies, and expanding access to critical risk protectio...
Don York Dec 08, 2025 bernardbodo / Depositphotos.com

Deputies Identify Woman Found Unconscious in Sanger Field
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno County Sheriff's Office identified a woman who was found unconscious in a Sanger field after asking for the public's help. Deputies say on November 22, they were ca...
Randy James Dec 07, 2025

Federal Funding Cap Puts Fresno County Permanent Housing Projects at Risk
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The federal government is making cuts to funding that support permanent housing and Fresno County is expected to feel the impacts at the beginning of next year. The U.S...
Randy James Dec 07, 2025
Poll
Daily Buzz Question 2.20.26
Which is riskier for the U.S. right now in dealing with Iran:
Taking action
Not taking action
Both are equally risky
Neither — the risks are being overstated
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Voting Ends: Feb 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM




