Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Public Viewing for Tulare County Deputy Randy Hoppert
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Monday afternoon is the public viewing for Tulare County Deputy Randy Hoppert. The slain detective was shot and killed on April 9. Deputies were assisting with an armed...
Liz Kern Apr 27, 2026

California Voter ID Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot
(KMJ) Californian voters this fall will decide whether to require proof of citizenship at the polls. A Republicanbacked voter ID initiative has qualified for the November ballot, a major win for Assem...
Blake Taylor Apr 27, 2026 dizanna / Depositphotos.com

Reedley Man Held in Deadly DUI Canal Crash
FRESNO COUNTY, CA (KMJ) A young woman is dead and a Fresno County man is in jail after a DUI crash into the Friant-Kern Canal. California Highway Patrol officers were called just after 11PM Thursday n...
Blake Taylor Apr 27, 2026

Body of Missing Fowler Man Recovered from Digester at National Raisin Company Facility
FOWLER, Calif. (KFSN) -- The body of a Fowler man reported missing from a National Raisin Company facility was recovered Friday morning, according to police. Fowler police confirmed that Juan Patino's...
Liz Kern Apr 24, 2026

Investigation Underway for Missing Industrial Employee Following Incident in Fowler
FOWLER, Calif. (KFSN) -- The clock is ticking on a desperate search to find a missing Fowler man and employee of National Raisin Company. "Juan Patino, one of the employees that works here, was workin...
Randy James Apr 24, 2026

Former Fresno County Supervisor Phil Larson Has Died
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) - Former Fresno County supervisor Phil Larson has died at the age of 92. He was remembered on KMJ's Afternoon Drive Show Thursday as guest host Clint Oliver, (filling in for Philip Te...
Liz Kern Apr 23, 2026

Marjaree Mason Center Names Leticia Campos New CEO
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Marjaree Mason Center has named Leticia Campos its new CEO. Campos has served as the organization's interim ceo and previously as chief programs officer, bringing more tha...
Liz Kern Apr 23, 2026

Clovis Mayor Pearce Announces Her Run For Fresno County Supervisor Seat
FRSNO, CA (KMJ) - Clovis Mayor Pro Tem Diane Pearce - announced Thursday on KMJ's Broeske & Musson Show that she's running for a seat on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. Pearce is seeking t...
Liz Kern Apr 23, 2026

Fresno County Farmers Assessing Crops for Damage Following Storm
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fruit growers were among the most concerned after a storm swept through the area this week, according to Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen. A helicopter was d...
Liz Kern Apr 22, 2026

2026 Clovis Rodeo: Full List of Concerts, Events, and Shuttle Times
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Get your boots out! The 2026 Clovis Rodeo is happening this week. All the action begins Wednesday, April 22 and runs through Sunday, April 26. Each day will feature a bull rid...
Liz Kern Apr 22, 2026
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 6.5.26
Should an elected official be required to resign if caught in an extra-marital affair?
Absolutely!
No Way!
Voting Ends: Jun 7, 2026 | 8:00 PM




