Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Clovis Teacher Found Dead, Days After Disappearance

Clovis Teacher Found Dead, Days After Disappearance

CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) The Clovis Police Department said on Tuesday that a 50-year-old at-risk man has been found deceased. Mark Kismet was last seen walking near the Harland Ranch Neighborhood in Clovis, CA, on June 6th, 2025, at 1:30 pm. On Tuesday, Clovis Police sent the following update: We have an unfortunate update in the…MORE

Fresno Council Approves $2.36 Billion Budget

Fresno Council Approves $2.36 Billion Budget

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – The Fresno City Council has voted to pass the city’s final budget for the next fiscal year. The budget vote comes after a week of budget hearings earlier this month and a vote on budget motions last Tuesday. Mayor Jerry Dyer first introduced his plan for a $2.36 billion budget last…MORE

15 Child Sex Abuse Suspects Nabbed In “Operation Creeper Ban” 

15 Child Sex Abuse Suspects Nabbed In “Operation Creeper Ban” 

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — More than a dozen men were taken into custody, accused of possessing and sharing child sex abuse materials.  The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office called the multi-agency effort “Operation Creeper Ban.”  15 suspects between the ages of 19 to 42 were arrested. The operation was conducted between June 9 through June…MORE

Evacuations Warnings Lifted After Oak Fire Ignites Near Prather 

Evacuations Warnings Lifted After Oak Fire Ignites Near Prather 

PRATHER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A fast-moving wildfire dubbed the Oak Fire forced Fresno County CAL FIRE crews to quickly set up a defense near Prather.  The blaze started around 4 p.m. Sunday in the Morgan Canyon and Country Oak Lane area, close to Highway 168.  “The fire is at a dangerous rate of spread. Within…MORE

Suspect In Standoff With Police, SWAT Following Stabbing In Central Fresno 

Suspect In Standoff With Police, SWAT Following Stabbing In Central Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police and SWAT officers are working to detain a stabbing suspect who sent one man to the hospital in central Fresno.  The stabbing happened at 10 p.m. Sunday on Blackstone Avenue near Shields Avenue.  Police arrived to find the victim with a cut to his face.  He said he confronted a…MORE

Pres. Trump Halts ICE Raids Farms, Restaurants

Pres. Trump Halts ICE Raids Farms, Restaurants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration directed immigration officers to pause arrests at farms, restaurants and hotels, after President Donald Trump expressed alarm about the impact of aggressive enforcement, an official said Saturday. The move follows weeks of increased enforcement since Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff and main architect of Trump’s immigration…MORE

Debbie Dorian’s Killer Nickey Stane Gets Life

Debbie Dorian’s Killer Nickey Stane Gets Life

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The man convicted of killing Fresno State student Debbie Dorian in 1996 and attacking several other women in the South Valley has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Nickey Stane pleaded guilty to 12 felony counts, including murder and multiple sexual assaults, in a deal that…MORE

Derek And Heather Carr Day Proclaimed In Fresno 

Derek And Heather Carr Day Proclaimed In Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A special honor for former Fresno State football star and Saints quarterback Derek Carr at Fresno City Hall.  On Thursday, Mayor Jerry Dyer and the councilmembers recognized Carr’s hard work and contributions to the valley, alongside his family and dedication to Fresno.  They proclaimed June 12 as Derek and Heather Carr…MORE

Councilman Arias Shares Unverified Claims Of Possible ICE Raid 

Councilman Arias Shares Unverified Claims Of Possible ICE Raid 

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Attendees at Thursday morning’s city council session were caught off guard when Councilmember Miguel Arias dropped an explosive allegation.  “We have learned this weekend ICE is planning to engage in a massive immigration raid at the Cherry Auction in Fresno,” said Council member Miguel Arias.  He then advised the immigrant…MORE

Sen. Padilla Forcibly Removed While Interrupting Presser

Sen. Padilla Forcibly Removed While Interrupting Presser

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — California Senator Alex Padilla was physically removed from a press conference Thursday. The incident occurred at a federal building in Los Angeles during a conference held by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. DHS officials said that Padilla tried to interrupt the conference. He was then detained by the Secret Service with…MORE