Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Justice In Action: Sheriff’s Office Horse Now Has A Name

Justice In Action: Sheriff’s Office Horse Now Has A Name

FRESNO (KMJ) — A name has now been given to the latest addition to the Mounted Patrol Unit within Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Justice was chosen by Sheriff Margaret Mims, following a public campaign earlier this year to choose a moniker for him (click here to read more). “There were a lot of different names,…MORE

Fresno State Considering Selling Beer at Football Games

Fresno State Considering Selling Beer at Football Games

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State will once again be allowed to serve alcohol at football games. California State University Chancellor Timothy White issued an executive order at the end of June, which overturns the prohibition on alcohol sales at athletic events that was enacted in 2005. Fresno State released a statement on Wednesday, saying…MORE

Murder On the Rise In Fresno – PD Chief says In 4 Key Categories

Murder On the Rise In Fresno – PD Chief says In 4 Key Categories

FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Police update crime in the city – rapes, robberies, aggravated assaults even auto theft are all down year-to-date but not murder. In what Police Chief Jerry Dyer calls a disturbing trend, there have been 38 in the city, so far this year compares to 18 at the same time last year. “And what’s…MORE

Poverello House’s Papa Mike Laid To Rest In Fresno

Poverello House’s Papa Mike Laid To Rest In Fresno

FRESNO (KMJ) — The founder of Fresno’s Poverello House has now been laid to rest. Inside Holy Spirit Catholic Church Wednesday morning, Mike “Papa Mike” McGarvin was described as a “reflection of the scriptures” by Monsignor Patrick McCormick. “From a troubled life God brings a saint forward. From a troubled life God brings a living…MORE

‘All Rise’ for the New Face of Baseball

‘All Rise’ for the New Face of Baseball

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  Former Fresno State slugger Aaron Judge has turned into the new face of America’s pastime.  The Yankees rookie and Home Run Derby champ leads MLB with 30 home runs. [van id=”tv/2017/07/11/sports-aaron-judge-mlb-coy-wire.cnn”]MORE

More FUSD Employees Affected in Identity Breach

More FUSD Employees Affected in Identity Breach

(KMJ) – More Fresno Unified District employees have been targeted for identity theft.  Last week, Gilroy Police arrested three suspects for alleged identity theft.  The suspects were allegedly in possession of the personal information for more than 50 employees from Fresno Unified. Clovis Police said on Tuesday that 34 year-old Monica Macias and 29 year-old…MORE

Kings River to Re-Open in Tulare County

Kings River to Re-Open in Tulare County

(KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office announces the Kings River will open for recreational activities this Friday, July 14th. The Sheriff’s Office warns that high flows have moved sand bars into new places, causing significant changes to the channel. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says they are monitoring the Kings River as well, but…MORE

Services Begin For Poverello House Founder “Papa Mike”

Services Begin For Poverello House Founder “Papa Mike”

[Photo: Liz Kern/KMJ] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Services started Tuesday for Poverello House founder “Papa Mike,” who passed away July 5th at the age of 73. Michael Lee McGarvin was know affectionately as “Papa Mike,” and at his visitation service, Tuesday, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, his gift of love for those most in need was…MORE

Auto Thief on His Way to Court Arrested in Stolen Truck

Auto Thief on His Way to Court Arrested in Stolen Truck

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  A Dinuba man on his way to Fresno Superior Court on Tuesday was arrested for driving a stolen pickup truck. 52 year old Timothy Lane was driving to court to make an appearance on a previous auto theft case.  He was expected to take a plea deal and receive a few years…MORE