Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

19-year-old Suspect In Deadly Clovis DUI Crash Pleads Not Guilty

19-year-old Suspect In Deadly Clovis DUI Crash Pleads Not Guilty

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The 19-year-old arrested for allegedly killing a woman in Clovis last week appeared in court for the second time. Fnu Himanshu was wearing a neck brace as he pleaded not guilty to all six of the charges against him, including DUI and manslaughter. Investigators say he was speeding on Gettysburg when…MORE

Clovis West Coach Dies Days After Crash With DUI Suspect

Clovis West Coach Dies Days After Crash With DUI Suspect

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A second victim who was involved in a deadly DUI crash in Clovis earlier this month has died. Clovis police say 42-year-old Ian Shaw of Clovis died from his injuries in the hospital Saturday. The crash happened at 2 am on December 1st at the intersection of Gettysburg and Fowler avenues. Investigators…MORE

Visalia Traffic Stop Turns Into Police Pursuit, Driver Arrested

Visalia Traffic Stop Turns Into Police Pursuit, Driver Arrested

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A traffic stop in the South Valley turned into a chase and arrest in Visalia. At about 1 p.m. Saturday, Visalia police officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Mooney Boulevard and Tulare Avenue. The vehicle drove off and a pursuit started. Investigators say the vehicle then stopped in the area…MORE

Rocket Stolen From Ride At Merced Amusement Park Returned

Rocket Stolen From Ride At Merced Amusement Park Returned

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An iconic rocket that was stolen from a Merced amusement park earlier this month has been returned. ‘Kiddieland’ in Applegate Park says the item was stolen on December 11 but was notified about the theft on Friday. The piece is made from a fuel tank from World War Two. Kiddieland says…MORE

Victor Davis Hanson: Trump Without ’17 Headwinds

Victor Davis Hanson: Trump Without ’17 Headwinds

President-elect Donald Trump is starting this presidency without the obstruction and baggage of the 2017 first term, according to Victor Davis Hanson. In an opinion piece published in the New York Post, Hanson argues that, because Trump is seen as a “welcome relief” from current President Joe Biden, who will leave office with a 36%…MORE

Broeske & Musson: Democrats Need Some Soul Searching

Broeske & Musson: Democrats Need Some Soul Searching

It’s been nearly two months since the Dems got walloped in the general election. And yet, confusion and hand-wringing remains for our friends on the left. Broeske & Musson take a closer look here:MORE

Deadly Christmas Eve Officer-Involved Shooting Investigated

Deadly Christmas Eve Officer-Involved Shooting Investigated

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) — A man has died after he was shot by a state parole officer on Christmas Eve in central Fresno. The shooting happened just before 12:30 pm on West Cortland Avenue near North Channing Way. Fresno police say a state parole officer had been carrying out a home check on a parolee…MORE

Santa Cruz Pier Partially Collapses, 2 Rescued

Santa Cruz Pier Partially Collapses, 2 Rescued

SANTA CRUZ, CA. – The National Weather Service is calling it “ominous wave action” and is warning visitors to stay clear of the volatile Pacific heading into the Christmas season. Monday afternoon, a portion of the Santa Cruz Pier collapsed and floated away as stunned visitors looked on. Two people were rescued while a third person was…MORE

Calif. Lawmakers Push for HSR $$ Before Trump Takes Office

Calif. Lawmakers Push for HSR $$ Before Trump Takes Office

WASHINGTON, D.C., FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — California US Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, along with Representatives Jim Costa (D-Calif.-21) and Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.-18), are urging Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to approve the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s grant application for more than a half-Billion in federal funds ahead of the Trump administration taking control…MORE