Category Archives: Local News

Sheriff Mims On Wilson: “The Charles Manson of The Group”

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

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

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

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

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

Man Accused of Trying to Lure Women into His Truck Caught in Clovis

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 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

Mac the Mountain Lion at Applegate Park Zoo in Merced Passes Away

Mac the Mountain Lion at Applegate Park Zoo in Merced Passes Away

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Mac, a Mountain Lion at the Applegate Park Zoo in Merced, has passed away, zoo officials announced. The Zoo says he was taken to the vet for surgery last Saturday for digestive issues, but he did not make it. Mac was rescued at 5 weeks old. The Zoo says he was…MORE

Shopper Beat-Up During Violent Robbery Outside Southwest Fresno Market

Shopper Beat-Up During Violent Robbery Outside Southwest Fresno Market

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man beats up and robs a shopper outside of a Southwest Fresno Market. Around 7:00 pm on September 8th, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says the violent robbery took place outside the Valentine Market at the intersection of Valentine and Church Avenues.     Surveillance video shows a tan or…MORE