Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Suspect Arrested for Homicide at Kerman Wedding
KERMAN, Calif. (KFSN) -- A suspect has been arrested in connection to a homicide that happened at a wedding in Kerman. Authorities took 53-year-old Salvador Rizo Pacheco into custody on Tuesday in Kin...
Liz Kern Oct 14, 2025

2 Killed in Madera Crash Involving Unlicensed Teen
MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Two people have died following a crash in Madera early Monday morning. Police say it happened just before 6 am at the intersection of Avenue 16 and Road 23. Authorities say an...
Liz Kern Oct 13, 2025

Rain & Snow Moving into Central Valley, Sierra This Week
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Rain and snow are in the forecast for Central California this week. Much of the Valley can expect to see rainfall beginning Monday night into Tuesday afternoon. The Valley can...
Liz Kern Oct 13, 2025

Fatal Traffic Collision Shuts HWY 99 in Traver
TRAVER, Calif. (KFSN) -- Southbound Highway 99 was shut down due to a fatal traffic collision near Traver, Friday afternoon. California Highway Patrol was called just before 2:00 p.m. to the southboun...
Liz Kern Oct 10, 2025
KMJ hosts discuss the possible end to the war between Israel & Hamas
https://omny.fm/shows/kmjs-afternoon-drive/guest-fresno-rabbi-richard-winer-ceasefire-in-gaza https://omny.fm/shows/broeske-and-musson/cabinet-meeting-live-pres-trump-on-peace-deal-with-israel-and-ham...
Blake Taylor Oct 10, 2025

Ex-FPD Detective Arrested for Stealing Cash from Evidence Room
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) -- After an investigation by the FBI, a former Fresno police detective has been arrested for allegedly stealing cash from the department's evidence room. Investigators with t...
Liz Kern Oct 09, 2025

2 Arrested During Search Warrant at Tesoro Viejo Home
MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Madera County Sheriff's Office served a gang-related search warrant early Thursday morning at a home in the Tesoro Viejo development in Madera County. Sheriff's deputies, ...
Liz Kern Oct 09, 2025

Detectives Identify Suspect in Connection to Homicide at Kerman Wedding
(KMJ) - Detectives say they have identified a Kerman homicide suspect. Around 10:00 pm on Saturday, October 4th, sheriff's deputies responded to a report of an injured person. Deputies arrived at a ho...
Liz Kern Oct 09, 2025 Photo: FCSO

Fresno County Supervisor Buddy Mendes Retiring, Endorses Margaret Mims
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno County Supervisor Buddy Mendes is retiring. Former Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims announced she is running for the position. The announcement was made durin...
Liz Kern Oct 08, 2025 Photo: KFSN

Merced County Board of Supervisors vote out Riggs Ambulance, new service to begin in January
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- It was a packed Board Chambers on Tuesday morning as community members shared their experience with Riggs Ambulance Service, operating exclusively in Merced County. "My...
Liz Kern Oct 08, 2025
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 10.22.2025
President Trump has authorized multiple military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels in international waters. Do you support this approach to combating drug trafficking?
Yes — It’s a strong and necessary deterrent against drug cartels
No — These strikes raise serious legal and ethical concerns
Mixed — I support tough action but worry about legality and civilian casualties
Not sure — I need more information
Voting Ends: Oct 22, 2025 | 7:00 PM