Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Poverello House Works to Meet Growing Need Despite Rising Costs
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Poverello House faces growing demand for its services, while rising costs and smaller donations create new financial challenges for the Fresno nonprofit. CEO Zachary Darrah sa...
Liz Kern Sep 24, 2026

Hanford Police K-9 Jett Needs Help Fighting for His Own Recovery.
HANFORD, CA (KMJ) - A Hanford police K-9 who has helped protect the community is now fighting for his own recovery. "Jett has faithfully served his handler and protected our officers and the entire Ha...
Liz Kern Sep 24, 2026

Resident, 2 Dogs Escape Home After Garage Catches Fire in Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A fire damaged a garage and attic at a Central Fresno home early Wednesday morning, fire officials say. A passerby reported the fire around 3:30 a.m. at a home near Ashlan and...
Liz Kern Sep 23, 2026

Pilot Rescued After Plane Crashes Off The Coast of Morro Bay, Officials Say
MORRO BAY, CA (KFSN) -- A pilot was rescued from the Pacific Ocean after their plane went down following engine issues off California's Central Coast on Tuesday evening. The U.S. Coast Guard says it r...
Liz Kern Sep 23, 2026

Man High On Drugs Dies After Being Detained By Police at Lindsay Convenience Store
LINDSAY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man has died after smoking meth and passing out as he was being detained by police at a Lindsay convenience store Tuesday night. Authorities say that just before 10:30 p.m....
Liz Kern Sep 23, 2026

Rare Sea Turtle Lays Eggs in First Documented West Coast Nesting
A female olive ridley sea turtle is making history along the Southern California shoreline, with two nests documented in Orange County, California,, according to NOAA Fisheries. "This is our first-eve...
Liz Kern Sep 22, 2026

Fresno Gas Prices Jump 21 Cents as Drivers Seek Cheaper Options
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Drivers in Fresno are looking for ways to save at the pump as gas prices continue to climb. Residents are currently paying an average of $6.09 a gallon, an increase of more th...
Liz Kern Sep 22, 2026

2 Helicopter Pilots Killed Battling Dome Fire Honored in Mariposa County
MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- First responders and community members gathered Monday in Mariposa County to honor two helicopter pilots who were killed while helping fight the Dome Fire in Yosemite...
Liz Kern Sep 22, 2026

Pilots Killed in Yosemite Dome Fire Helicopter Crash Identified
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (KFSN) -- The two pilots killed when a firefighting helicopter crashed while battling the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park have been identified as Greg King and Ryan Cutter, ...
Randy James Sep 22, 2026

States Settle Lawsuit Over Paramount-Warner Merger, Clearing Key Hurdle For $81 Billion Deal
Twelve states and Hollywood writers challenging Paramount's buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to settle their lawsuits on Monday, effectively paving the way for the $81 billion mega merger to cr...
Liz Kern Sep 21, 2026 Paramount Sovereign Funds
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