Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Nelly to Headline 2026 Tequila Fest at Chukchansi Park
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Grammy Award-winning artist Nelly is set to headline Tequila Fest at Chukchansi Park. The event in Downtown Fresno brings thousands to the Fresno Grizzlies' stadium for a nigh...
Liz Kern Jan 13, 2026

Merced County Man Accused of Killing Friend's Dog, Making Him Bury It
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Winton man was arrested following an alleged animal cruelty incident, according to the Merced County Sheriff's Office. On Monday, the Merced County Sheriff's Office Animal S...
Liz Kern Jan 13, 2026

Clovis Mother Survives Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 99, Thankful to be Alive
Click HERE for video story FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Melissa Culver is one of at least two dozen people who were involved in the deadly multi-vehicle crash on Highway 99 in Fresno on Sunday morning. Ac...
Randy James Jan 13, 2026

National Blood Donor Month: Critical Need in Central California
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) - An urgent plea by the Central California Blood Center: "This weekend, lives changed in an instant. A major multi-vehicle crash on Hwy 99 caused severe injuries, creating an urgent n...
Liz Kern Jan 12, 2026

61-Year-Old Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Pileup on Southbound HWY 99, CHP Investigating
See VIDEO STORY UPDATE: The man who was killed in a multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 99 in Fresno has been identified as 61-year-old Gustavo Villanueva Vargas of Fresno. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Ca...
Randy James Jan 12, 2026

Possible Defense Surfaces in Case Against Caleb Quick's Accused Killer
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The teen boy prosecutors say shot and killed Caleb Quick at a Clovis McDonald's in April returned to court on Thursday. The hearing was just four minutes long and closed to ca...
Randy James Jan 09, 2026

California Loses $160M in Federal Funds for Delayed Cancellation of 17,000 Commercial Driver's Licenses
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- On Wednesday, the Federal Government announced it was withholding $160 million in funding from California for delaying the cancellation of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses ...
Randy James Jan 08, 2026

Fresno 2025 Crime Rates Trending Down, Lowest Homicides in 50 Years Says Chief Casto
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Wrapping up 2025 and kicking off 2026 on a positive note. The Fresno Police Department highlighted its latest crime statistics during a Tuesday morning press conference. The C...
Randy James Jan 07, 2026

Fresno Unified Retirees Lose Medical Coverage After Aetna Contract Deadline Passes
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Thousands of Fresno Unified retirees on Medicare have been cut off from all medical care as of the new year. Contract negotiations between Aetna and Community Medical Centers ...
Randy James Jan 06, 2026

California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa Dies at 65
SAN FRANCISCO -- California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa has died at 65 years old. GOP Majority Whip Tom Emmer announced his death on social media, praising him as "a loving father and husband,...
Randy James Jan 06, 2026
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
Not sure / need more information
Voting Ends: Feb 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM




