Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Ex-Fresno Principal Sentenced for Shoving Student
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A former Fresno Unified principal is sentenced to probation after a dramatic shove caught on camera. Brian Vollhardt was standing in the cafeteria of Wolters Ele...
Cumulus Media Jul 17, 2025

Trump Admin. Yanks $4B from Troubled HSR Project
FRESNO, Calif. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced the Federal Railroad Administration will terminate approximately $4 billion in federal funding for California’s...
Cumulus Media Jul 16, 2025

Exclusive: Newt Gingrich Joins Ray Appleton
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich appeared exclusively on KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show Wednesday to discuss current events as well as his new book Trump’s Triumph, America’s Great...
Cumulus Media Jul 16, 2025

FUSD Trustees Consider $162K Payout to Ex-CIO
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Disgraced former Fresno Unified communications chief Nikki Henry might be in line for a major payout, despite her misdeeds.In a weekend post on its Facebook page, the Fresno Teachers ...
Cumulus Media Jul 15, 2025

Visalia Bball Coach Found Dead in Sequoia NP
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A hiker who was reported missing in Sequoia National Park has been found dead.36-year-old Drew Hall from Visalia separated from his group on Saturday, ...
Cumulus Media Jul 15, 2025

CA Sues Trump Admin. Over After-School, Summer Programs
Graphic: Courtesy CA AG Rob BontaFRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California joins 23 other states, suing the Trump Administration over frozen education fundingThe lawsuit is to force the release of more than...
Cumulus Media Jul 14, 2025

Fresno Airport Boss, Henry Thompson Passes Away
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fresno city hall announced the passing of Henry Thompson on Monday."It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Henry L. Thompson, Director of Aviation for the...
Cumulus Media Jul 14, 2025

Fire Rips Through Orosi Apt. Complex, Dozens DisplacedÂ
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An apartment fire in the South Valley left nearly three dozen homeless Wednesday night. Fire crews spent hours putting out flames that engulfed multiple u...
Cumulus Media Jul 10, 2025

Trump Admin. Sues Calif. Over Trans-Athlete Policies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration sued the California Department of Education on Wednesday for allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams, alleging...
Cumulus Media Jul 09, 2025

Man Stabbed in NE Fresno, Suspect on the Run
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been hospitalized after police say he was stabbed in northeast Fresno early Monday morning.The incident happened in a shopping center parking lot at First a...
Cumulus Media Jul 07, 2025
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 10.3.2025
What’s your favorite thing to do at the Big Fresno Fair?
Eat my way through the food stands
Catch a concert at the Paul Paul Theater
Visit the animals and ag exhibits
Ride the carnival rides and play games
Explore local art, crafts, and cultural showcases
Other
Voting Ends: Oct 5, 2025 | 7:00 PM