Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Resigns Amid Scandals

EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Resigns Amid Scandals

Developing:   President Trump, via Twitter Thursday, announced the resignation of embattled EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt: Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump “I have accepted the resignation of Scott Pruitt as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Within the Agency Scott has done an outstanding job, and I will always be thankful to him for this. The Senate…MORE

New Images Of Man Who Allegedly Kidnapped A Fresno Woman And Baby

New Images Of Man Who Allegedly Kidnapped A Fresno Woman And Baby

FRESNO (KMJ) — Investigators have released new images of a man alleged to have kidnapped, robbed, and assaulted a woman in Fresno. The incident took place on Friday June 22nd, but Fresno PD is yet to put a name to the suspect. “In order to get him identified we’re asking for the public’s help,” explained…MORE

Plane Ticket Prices Are About to Spike

Plane Ticket Prices Are About to Spike

(CNNMoney) – Flying to the beach may be more expensive this summer. Rising fuel prices are pressuring airline profits. That means airlines will charge higher airfare. It’s difficult to predict how much more expensive seats will become or the timing of fare increases, but the message is the unanimous from the major carriers. “Consumers will…MORE

Fire Chief Hopes Council Reconsiders Tax – Warns Of “Dangerous Situations”

Fire Chief Hopes Council Reconsiders Tax – Warns Of “Dangerous Situations”

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno’s Fire Chief has called for action to be taken now to solve a staffing crisis within her department. It comes after Mayor Lee Brand withdrew his Parks and Public Safety Sales Tax initiative, citing a lack of support from Fresno City Council. “If we actually want to grow our public safety…MORE

Police Arrest Corcoran Man Setting Off Illegal Fireworks

Police Arrest Corcoran Man Setting Off Illegal Fireworks

(KMJ) – Corcoran Police arrest a man caught allegedly setting off illegal fireworks in front of his home. Officers were called to the 1100 block of Sherman Avenue around 12:43 a.m. Monday after receiving multiple calls of airborne fireworks being set off in that area. When Officers arrived, they say 27-year old Julio Castaneda was…MORE

Boat Collision Leaves One Dead On The Kings River

Boat Collision Leaves One Dead On The Kings River

(KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a weekend boat collision on the Kings River that leaves one man dead. This all happened on the Kings, east of Highway 99 around 4:30 Sunday afternoon.  Deputies say two boat slammed into one another on a stretch of the river where the waterway curves.…MORE

One Arrest After Gang Murder – Police Working To Stop Retaliation

One Arrest After Gang Murder – Police Working To Stop Retaliation

6 FRESNO (KMJ) — An 18 year has been arrested for an overnight murder in Southwest Fresno, which Fresno Police consider to be gang related. Eliseo Orozco is alleged to have shot and killed Juan Rangel Thursday evening; his arrest came Friday morning. Officers say the 31 year old victim was driving past the Frank…MORE

Mayor’s Public Safety Sales Tax Could Return, Says Councilmember

Mayor’s Public Safety Sales Tax Could Return, Says Councilmember

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Mayor of Fresno’s Parks and Public Safety Sales Tax initiative could be back for consideration in two years. That prediction from Councilmember Steve Brandau came following the sudden decision to withdraw the proposal the day it was scheduled to be heard. “I think the Mayor was moving quickly to tackle some…MORE