Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

CAL FIRE Warns River Swimmers “Don’t Underestimate The Power Of The Water”

CAL FIRE Warns River Swimmers “Don’t Underestimate The Power Of The Water”

FRESNO (KMJ) — Rivers all over the Central Valley are closed this Memorial Day weekend. High temperatures have brought about a melting snowpack, creating raging waterways and dangerous conditions. Swimmers are being encouraged to stay out of the water as the low temperatures can be deadly. “The water is cold, causes hypothermia when people are…MORE

Semi-Truck Ripped Open After It’s Hit By A Train In Fresno

Semi-Truck Ripped Open After It’s Hit By A Train In Fresno

FRESNO (KMJ) — A semi-truck and train crash in Northwest Fresno is now under investigation, after the incident which made an impact on both the trailer and the morning commute. The incident was reported around 6am Friday. A Union Pacific Police Officer on scene revealed that the semi-truck waiting at the red light at Shaw…MORE

PG&E Warning About Metallic Balloons During Grad Season

PG&E Warning About Metallic Balloons During Grad Season

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – PG&E typically sees a spike in the number of power outages caused by metallic balloons during the graduation season. “California state law requires that every mylar balloon is sold with a weight, those weights are meant to stay on those balloons to ensure that they don’t get out of the…MORE

Valley Children’s Military Personnel Support Recognized By DoD

Valley Children’s Military Personnel Support Recognized By DoD

MADERA (KMJ) — Valley Children’s Healthcare now has to its name the ESGR’s “Above and Beyond Award,” which celebrates its treatment of military personnel in its employment. It was handed to CEO Todd Suntrapak during a ceremony inside the group’s Madera County hospital Thursday morning. “It doesn’t mean you just meet the standards of the…MORE

Manchester Attack: Chief Dyer Says Don’t Live In Fear

Manchester Attack: Chief Dyer Says Don’t Live In Fear

FRESNO (KMJ) — Law enforcement all over the world is now on alert after the deadly terrorist attack in the United Kingdom; but Fresno’s Police Chief says fighting it begins with awareness. “The way that we ensure that occurs is we’re part of the FBI Joint Terrorism task force, and we are ensuring that we’re…MORE