Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

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

Mayor Brand Proposes $1.1B Budget, Adds Cops

Mayor Brand Proposes $1.1B Budget, Adds Cops

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)   Fresno Mayor Lee Brand on Tuesday unveiled a $1.138 billion budget for the fiscal year 2018. The spending plan is Brand’s first since taking office in January.  Mayor Brand will present the proposed budget to Fresno City Council at its meeting on Thursday, May 25, 2017.  The City of Fresno’s budget…MORE

BREAKING: FOSTER GUILTY OF TWO DRUG COUNTS

BREAKING: FOSTER GUILTY OF TWO DRUG COUNTS

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  Former Fresno Deputy Chief of Police, Keith Foster, has been found guilty of two felony drug charges. On Tuesday, the jury in Fresno Federal Court returned guilty verdicts on counts of conspiracy to distribute heroin and trafficking marijuana.  The panel was hung on the remaining six charges. Foster’s defense attorney E. Marshall Hodgkins called…MORE

1 Dead in Massive Atwater Gas Tanker Truck Fire

1 Dead in Massive Atwater Gas Tanker Truck Fire

ATWATER, CA (KMJ) – The driver of a gas tanker truck was killed after his rig rolled and exploded in Atwater Tuesday morning.  The frightening incident occurred off Highway 99 and Applegate Road next to a busy commercial business park.  The huge explosion sent thick black smoke into the sky which could be seen for…MORE

Heat Prompts High Water Danger In Yosemite National Park

Heat Prompts High Water Danger In Yosemite National Park

YOSEMITE (KMJ) — The rising temperatures enveloping the Central Valley this week, are bringing a new danger to Yosemite National Park. Waterfalls are full and currents are flowing fiercely, as snow starts to melt. “All records indicate that this is the…near largest snow-pack on record,” reveals the park’s Scott Gediman. “So that of course combined…MORE

Paint Party to Help Children’s Literature & Mural

Paint Party to Help Children’s Literature & Mural

[PHOTO: Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A paint party is taking place Wednesday May 24th to support children’s literature and a community mural. The idea behind the Canvas and Cordials Paint Party is to create art…and money. “It’s a new experience, they’re kinda popping up all over…MORE