Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

23-year-old Man Stabbed to Death in East Central Fresno Identified

23-year-old Man Stabbed to Death in East Central Fresno Identified

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man who was stabbed to death in east central Fresno has been identified as 23-year-old Jared Rogers. The stabbing happened after midnight on August 18 at Martin Ray Reilly Park at 750 North Chestnut Avenue by Turner Avenue. Police were initially called out for a welfare check on an adult who…MORE

Maxine McDonald Scholarship Program Supporting Fresno State Students

Maxine McDonald Scholarship Program Supporting Fresno State Students

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two dozen Fresno State students are now pursuing their education without having to worry about the logistics or financial strain of housing and dining. Twenty-four Fresno State students are feeling a sense of community and family ahead of the new school year. The students are this year’s Maxine McDonald Residential Scholars Program…MORE

13-Year-Old Arrested for Threatening Visalia School, Police Say

13-Year-Old Arrested for Threatening Visalia School, Police Say

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A teenager has been arrested in Visalia after police say he threatened a school shooting. Authorities say they were informed of a video that showed a 13-year-old student threatening to “shoot up” Ridge Middle School. The student claimed in the video that it would happen on Friday. Authorities arrested the 13-year-old…MORE

Encampment in Fresno County Cleared Out in Court-Ordered Eviction

Encampment in Fresno County Cleared Out in Court-Ordered Eviction

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County sheriff’s deputies are clearing out an encampment in Raisin City after a court-ordered eviction. Deputies say it has been on the private property for about a year. Some of those unhoused on the property had refused to leave after being notified of the eviction on Monday, declining temporary housing…MORE

Man Sentenced for Helping Kidnap and Torture Clovis Teenager in 2016

Man Sentenced for Helping Kidnap and Torture Clovis Teenager in 2016

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man who pleaded guilty to helping abduct and torture a 13-year-old Clovis girl now knows his punishment. Miguel Carriedo was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. That crime happened back in February of 2016. The girl was walking home from school when a group shoved her in a trunk…MORE

Antifa Member Gets Life Sentence for Attempted Murder of Cops

Antifa Member Gets Life Sentence for Attempted Murder of Cops

TULARE, CA (KMJ) Marvin Chang was sentenced Friday to 208-years-to-life in prison after his conviction of attempted murder of multiple law enforcement officers. In February of 2021, the 36 year old admitted member of Antifa led officers on a chase that started in Three Rivers and ended in an orchard. Chang, wearing a ballistic vest…MORE

16-year-old Arrested for Deadly Stabbing at Party in Madera, Police Say

16-year-old Arrested for Deadly Stabbing at Party in Madera, Police Say

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Madera Police Department has arrested a 16-year-old for a deadly stabbing in July. Back on July 6, officers were called out to a home in the area of Sonora Street and Sherwood Way. Police say a fight took place outside a quinceanera, and two people were stabbed. 13-year-old Jacob Munoz was…MORE

Funeral Held For Retired Fresno Fire Captain Who Died From Cancer

Funeral Held For Retired Fresno Fire Captain Who Died From Cancer

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Family, friends and fellow firefighters gathered to honor the life and legacy of a Fresno fire captain. A funeral service was held Thursday for retired Fire Captain Walt Sickler, who died due to cancer. His wife, Trina, says driving a fire truck was her husband’s dream come true and he was proud…MORE

PG&E Hosts Financial Assistance & Support Resource Fair to Help Central Valley Families with Past-Due Energy Bills 

PG&E Hosts Financial Assistance & Support Resource Fair to Help Central Valley Families with Past-Due Energy Bills 

PRESS RELEASE: PG&E Hosts Financial Assistance & Support Resource Fair to Help Central Valley Families with Past-Due Energy Bills  WHAT: PG&E, in collaboration with the City of Fresno and Dollar Energy Fund (DEF), is hosting a community resource fair to provide support for families with past-due energy bills. PG&E and DEF representatives will help families apply…MORE

Crew Members Needed for Upcoming Indie Film being shot in Fresno

Crew Members Needed for Upcoming Indie Film being shot in Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Fresno actor and filmmaker is calling on local talent to be part of an indie feature film being made in the Central Valley. KMJ’s News Partner ABC 30 Action News recently featured Khetphet Phagnasay, better known as KP, and his journey of breaking barriers on the big screen. He grew up…MORE