Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

FPD: Woman’s Body Found, Ex-Boyfriend Eyed

FPD: Woman’s Body Found, Ex-Boyfriend Eyed

Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer announced Sunday that the body of Breanna Bradford had been found.  The 22 year old Fresno woman was reported missing Friday.  Her family says she had left her apartment near Ashlan and Marks after arguing with her ex-boyfriend, 35 year old James Gay. Bradford’s family says Gay, who has a…MORE

FUSD Superintendent Releases Statement On Negotiations

FUSD Superintendent Releases Statement On Negotiations

FRESNO, CA (KMJ ) -The back and forth continues with the Fresno Unified School District and the Teachers Association over contracts. FTA Associate Director Mo Kashmiri spoke previously with KMJ saying they are frustrated, and the union’s membership decided to hold a strike vote on October third. On Friday, September 15th, Fresno Unifed’s Superintendent Bob…MORE

Calif. Closer to Becoming a “Sanctuary State”

Calif. Closer to Becoming a “Sanctuary State”

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The state Assembly has approved a “sanctuary state” measure that would put new restrictions on interactions between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. The Assembly’s 49-25 vote sets up a vote in the Senate later Friday. The Senate approved a tougher version of the measure before it was watered down…MORE

Fresno County Sheriff Promises “Instant Information” With New App

Fresno County Sheriff Promises “Instant Information” With New App

FRESNO (KMJ) — The power of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is now available to download. Sheriff Margaret Mims announced her office’s new app Friday morning, describing it as the latest effort to keep up with the times. “More people will have the ability to get first hand information from us directly, and I think that’s…MORE

Fresno H.O.W. Chapter Holds Dinners – Helping One Woman

Fresno H.O.W. Chapter Holds Dinners – Helping One Woman

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A fundraising dinner Friday night benefits an organization with a mission to help one woman. Fresno’s chapter of the non-profit organization H.O.W. – Helping One Woman – was founded by two women, Charlotte Bavaro and Brenda Critzer back in 2008. Now there are over 12 chapters around the United States. Attendees pay…MORE

New Fresno Unified Superintendent: “We Are Examples For Children”

New Fresno Unified Superintendent: “We Are Examples For Children”

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Unified School Board has officially selected Bob Nelson as its superintendent. The decision comes after he spent seven months doing the job on a temporary basis, while district officials sought out a permanent replacement. The school district’s top job was vacated in February following the decision to fire former Superintendent Michael…MORE

Fresno Police Search For Two ATM Robbers

Fresno Police Search For Two ATM Robbers

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are searching for the two men who robbed ATMS in Central Fresno. Both incidents took place back on Wednesday, August 23rd. At around 4:30 that afternoon, police say a white male approached a woman at the Noble Credit Union Kiosk at Shields and Millbrook. He pushed her out of…MORE

Prominent Valley Country Musician Killed In A Car Crash

Prominent Valley Country Musician Killed In A Car Crash

FRESNO (KMJ) — Local country music star Kevin Blake Willard has passed away after a car crash on Tuesday. News of the collision was followed by an outpouring of emotion online. “If you look on any social media right now, you’ll see the impact he had,” explains Jody Jo from KMJ’s sister station 93.7 Kiss…MORE

Fresno State Announces Opening Of Transportation Institute

Fresno State Announces Opening Of Transportation Institute

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State announced the opening of its new Transportation Institute. The reception was held Tuesday in the Henry Madden Library on Sept. 12th, exactly one year after the Fresno Council of Governments Policy Board approved the use of nearly $3 million of Measure C New Technology Reserve funds. Over the next…MORE

Fresno State Ranks 3rd in U.S. News For Graduation Rate Performance

Fresno State Ranks 3rd in U.S. News For Graduation Rate Performance

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State ranks among the top three best public universities in graduation rate performance, nationwide. The U.S. News and World Report’s 2017 Best College rankings came out on Tuesday. Fresno State scored third highest among public national universities and was No. 4 overall this year. The graduation rate performance category uses…MORE