Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Visalia Police Arrest Suspect Accused of Rock Attack

Visalia Police Arrest Suspect Accused of Rock Attack

  VISALIA, CA (KMJ) – Police arrest a suspect who’s accused of attacking two people in Visalia. Around 2:00pm on December 24, Visalia Police officers responded to Ben Maddox and Houston, after a caller indicated the suspect was there. Officers located Toribio Romo, and they say he was positively identified as the suspect. The 34-year-old…MORE

Family Pony Killed On Road After Break-In On Christmas Eve

Family Pony Killed On Road After Break-In On Christmas Eve

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A break in at a Fresno home – ends in the death of a pony. Early Monday morning, a family in South West Fresno noticed that their pet pony, Plomo had either escaped or was taken from the yard in the dark, after thieves broke in to steal a leaf blower.…MORE

Mother And Daughter Rescued From Christmas Eve Apartment Fire

Mother And Daughter Rescued From Christmas Eve Apartment Fire

FRESNO (KMJ) — A woman and her daughter may be forced out of their home at Christmas after a fire inside their Southeast Fresno home. The call came at around 10.30am Monday. Five engines and two truck companies attended the incident at an apartment building close to Lane and Winery Avenues. Crews made entry into…MORE

2018 YEAR IN REVIEW

2018 YEAR IN REVIEW

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Another Multi-Vehicle Crash at Fresno’s Radio City

Another Multi-Vehicle Crash at Fresno’s Radio City

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Another multi-vehicle crash at Fresno’s Radio City. Scattered pieces of a black Porsche were in the parking lot outside of the Cumulus Media building. Debris – from the accident that took place at half past 3:00, Friday afternoon. In the KMJ newsroom, we heard the sound, a horrible screeching noice, and…MORE

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Expecting 5.2% More Holiday Passengers

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Expecting 5.2% More Holiday Passengers

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Airports across the country, including Fresno Yosemite International Airport, are anticipating increased passenger activity during the 2018 winter holiday travel period. The Airline trade organization Airlines for America is projecting passenger volumes on U.S. airlines will exceed 2017 winter holiday travel by 5.2 percent during the 18-day travel period from…MORE

Oakhurst Contractor Arrested For Embezzlement, Targeting Older Victims in Madera County

Oakhurst Contractor Arrested For Embezzlement, Targeting Older Victims in Madera County

      MADERA, CA (KMJ) – A contractor from Oakhurst is accused of targeting older victims in Madera county – and there may be more. Beginning in August of 2018, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office received several reports of fraud regarding well pump services in various areas within Eastern Madera County. Detectives say 38-year-old…MORE

Fresno Non-Profit Urgently Needs Christmas Toy Donations

Fresno Non-Profit Urgently Needs Christmas Toy Donations

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno non-profit organization urgently needs Christmas toy donations. The Boys2MEN-Girls2Women Foundation is hosting their 6th Annual Toy Drive to help forgotten children in North Fresno communities. Their party is taking place at 4:00pm on December 21, when they will hand out the toys and provide food, and music…MORE

General Mattis Out as Defense Secretary

General Mattis Out as Defense Secretary

BREAKING: GENERAL JIM ‘MAD DOG’ MATTIS IS OUT AS DEFENSE SECRETARY. Pres. Trump made the announcement via Twitter on Thursday: “General Jim Mattis will be retiring, with distinction, at the end of February, after having served my Administration as Secretary of Defense for the past two years. During Jim’s tenure, tremendous progress has been made,…MORE