Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno Woman Pleads No Contest to Killing Half-Sister
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Lisa Hinthorne agreed to become a convicted killer as she pleaded no contest to the 2023 death of her half-sister, Patty Kennett, on Wednesday. It came just hours before prose...
Blake Taylor Dec 04, 2025

Fake Quake! False Alarm Confounds Startled Residents
NEVADA -- Many residents in California got an alert Thursday morning from the MyShake App notifying them a 5.9 earthquake struck in western Nevada. However, the USGS has confirmed it was a false alarm...
Blake Taylor Dec 04, 2025 Bgnuh / Depositphotos.com

Illegal Chinese Lab in Reedley Sparks New Legislation
REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ) The fight against illegal labs, like the one uncovered in Reedley that made national headlines in 2023, continues on the federal level. Reps. Jim Costa (CA-21), David Valadao (CA...
Blake Taylor Dec 04, 2025

Lawsuit Against Fresno's Smoke Shop Ordinance Thrown Out By Federal Court
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The lawsuit against the City of Fresno's smoke shop ordinance has been thrown out by a federal court. City leaders made the announcement on Wednesday. The lawsuit was brought ...
Liz Kern Dec 03, 2025

Cal Poly Hires Former Fresno State Coach & Player Tim Skipper
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Tim Skipper is finally getting his shot to lead a program without the label of "interim." The former Fresno State player and coach has been hired to be Cal Poly's new head coa...
Liz Kern Dec 03, 2025

Fresno Health Care CEO Arrested for $7M Scam
FRESNO, Calif. - The CEO of a Fresno-based home health care company was arrested at San Francisco International Airport while attempting to board a flight to Nigeria. He is charged in a criminal compl...
Blake Taylor Dec 03, 2025

Comedy Star Tim Allen Announces Fresno Show
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) Comedy star Tim Allen is bringing his stand-up tour to Fresno at Warnors Center For The Performing Arts on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of...
Blake Taylor Dec 03, 2025

Tulare Trio Get Life Sentences for Torture, Death of Toddler
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) Edward Lee Dias, Jr. was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2017 torture and murder of 2-year-old boy Bryce and the torture of Br...
Blake Taylor Dec 03, 2025

Clovis Looks to Rezone Properties as Court Orders 1300 New housing units
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Nearly 1,300 new high-density housing units could soon come to Clovis following a lawsuit that forced the city to find space. "There is a benefit to this," Planning and Develo...
Randy James Dec 03, 2025

Themes, Movies, Activities, Giveaways at Winter Wonderland Next Week!
The Tulare County Sheriff's Winter Wonderland opens next Wednesday, Dec. 10, and it will be a one-stop destination for family fun! Choose your favorite theme or come every night! From "Home Alone" to ...
Liz Kern Dec 02, 2025
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




