Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno Native Xavier Worthy Drafted In First Round By The Kansas City Chiefs

Fresno Native Xavier Worthy Drafted In First Round By The Kansas City Chiefs

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Central High School alum is off the board. Xavier Worthy has been drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Chiefs have won the last two Super Bowls with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He’s the first player from…MORE

Clovis Rodeo Expected To Bring $30 Million Boost To Local Economy

Clovis Rodeo Expected To Bring $30 Million Boost To Local Economy

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Clovis Rodeo is back. Every year, tens of thousands of people fill the stands. Clancy Wardle, president of the Clovis Rodeo Association, says a packed house significantly boosts the local economy. “When the rodeo comes to town, it always has a big impact on the city, and the city is…MORE

2024 Clovis Rodeo: Full List of Concerts & Events

2024 Clovis Rodeo: Full List of Concerts & Events

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s time to dust off your boots! The 2024 Clovis Rodeo is underway. The action-packed rodeo week will run through Sunday. Each day will feature a bull riding or PRCA event for fans to enjoy. The rodeo will be immediately followed by a concert. This year’s performers include country music artists Bryan…MORE

Clovis Police Arrest 4 Suspects in Winco Shooting

Clovis Police Arrest 4 Suspects in Winco Shooting

CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) -Four suspects are arrested by Clovis Police in relation to the shooting that took place on April 8, 2024, at the Winco parking lot in Clovis. This gang related shooting investigation led Detectives to a home in southeast Fresno early Thursday morning where they served a search warrant, and were able to…MORE

Kim Kardashian Joins VP Harris to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform

Kim Kardashian Joins VP Harris to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kim Kardashian marshaled her celebrity in one administration to spotlight criminal justice reform — and she’s doing it again in the next. The reality TV star and entrepreneur joined Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday for a roundtable highlighting the administration’s efforts on criminal justice reform and how President Joe Biden has…MORE

Proposed Bill Could Ban Security Line Skipping Services from California Airports

Proposed Bill Could Ban Security Line Skipping Services from California Airports

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -(KMJ/KFSN) – Is it OK for people to pay to skip security lines at the airport? Two state lawmakers say no, and they’re proposing a bill to change the way third-party security screening companies like CLEAR work. CLEAR allows people to pay to verify their identity at a kiosk then be escorted…MORE

California Garlic Festival moving to Los Banos

California Garlic Festival moving to Los Banos

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Garlic Festival is making its way to the Central Valley! The festival will be moving to the Merced County Spring Fairgrounds in Los Banos starting this year. Visitors can get their hands on all things garlic while watching monster truck shows, playing carnival games or listening to live music.…MORE

Congressman Jim Costa Unveils Legislation Regarding Regulation of Biolabs

Congressman Jim Costa Unveils Legislation Regarding Regulation of Biolabs

REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Congressman Jim Costa unveils new legislation Tuesday to regulate highly infectious diseases and high containment laboratories. The “Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act” is meant to address gaps in federal law. Over the past year of working with local, state, and federal leaders on investigating and cleaning up the…MORE

Calif. Lawmakers Debate Banning ‘Clear’ Airport Security Service

Calif. Lawmakers Debate Banning ‘Clear’ Airport Security Service

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) California lawmaker are debating a bill that would essentially ban the airport security line-skipping service Clear. Senate Bill 1372 is being considered by the Transportation Committee. The bill would prohibit airports from forming new agreements in 2025 with third-party vendors that offer to bring customers to the front of security lines. Services…MORE

FPU Student-Athlete Pleads Not Guilty in Deadly Crash

FPU Student-Athlete Pleads Not Guilty in Deadly Crash

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The Fresno Pacific University student-athlete charged in a deadly hit-and-run has entered a plea of “not guilty.” 23-year-old Miguel Ortiz Montilla appeared in court Tuesday morning for arraignment. He’s accused of driving the car that hit and killed 38-year-old Bryant Fields. RELATED: Family of man killed in Fresno hit-and-run crash wants…MORE