Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

DeRuyter Responds to Criticism After Loss to Tulsa

DeRuyter Responds to Criticism After Loss to Tulsa

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – After Fresno State had a 31-0 lead over Tulsa on Saturday, the Golden Hurricane rocked the ‘Dogs by coming back to win in double overtime, 48-41.  The loss, which drops Fresno State to 1-3 heading into Mountain West Conference play is not sitting well with fans – especially since the ‘Dogs…MORE

Brown Signs Mandatory CPR Bill, Vetoes San Bernardino Reimbursement

Brown Signs Mandatory CPR Bill, Vetoes San Bernardino Reimbursement

(KMJ)  Gov. Jerry Brown continues file through the stacks of legislation remaining on his desk in Sacramento. On Sunday, Brown’s office announced that he had signed a bill into law allowing for CPR training to become a high school graduation requirement.  The law will go into effect in 2018. He also signed a bill that…MORE

Tulare Co. Sergeant Killed in Car Crash

Tulare Co. Sergeant Killed in Car Crash

(KMJ)  Tulare County Sheriffs Department is mourning the loss of one of their own.  Veteran Detective Sergeant Mike Yandell was killed just before midnight Saturday in a single vehicle crash near Houston and Seventh Ave. in Kings County. Yandell was 38.  He is survived by his wife and two children. “We are hurting with the…MORE

VIDEO: Fire Destroys House, Shuts Down Shaw Ave.

VIDEO: Fire Destroys House, Shuts Down Shaw Ave.

(KMJ) Westbound traffic on Shaw Avenue was brought to a halt Friday night after an empty house and auto body shop caught fire.  Flames as high as 40 feet and huge smoke plumes could be seen for miles.  The structure, on Shaw Ave. near Hayes was completely destroyed. WATCH KMJ’s FACEBOOK LIVE VIDEO OF THE…MORE

Garth Brooks Plays the Save Mart Center

Garth Brooks Plays the Save Mart Center

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — From Friends in Low Places and The Dance, to If Tomorrow Never Comes, The Thunder Rolls, and Unanswered Prayers, Garth Brooks both made and broke numerous records during his career of top hits and massive concerts. Now, he says he’s out of retirement, and on tour. That tour includes four shows this weekend,…MORE

Law Enforcement Leaders Reveal Prop 47’s Impacts On The Valley

Law Enforcement Leaders Reveal Prop 47’s Impacts On The Valley

FRESNO (KMJ) — Four big valley names in law creation and law enforcement highlighted the impact of Proposition 47 in a town hall discussion Friday morning. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims, Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer, and Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp were all there. They collectively agreed that certain crimes had increased since…MORE

Fresno PD Arrests Several Gang Members

Fresno PD Arrests Several Gang Members

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department SWAT team served search warrants at nine different locations on Thursday which resulted in the arrest of five “Flyboy” gang members and the confiscation of three firearms and ammunition. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says these gang members operated out of southwest Fresno, but did most of their…MORE

Fresno Scores $70 Million From State For Greenhouse Gas Projects

Fresno Scores $70 Million From State For Greenhouse Gas Projects

FRESNO, CA – Mayor Ashley Swearengin and Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula announce that Governor Brown recommended that the city of Fresno be allocated a minimum of 50% of this year’s $140 million appropriation to the new California Strategic Growth Council Transformational Climate Communities Program. According to the California Regulatory Notice Register, a minimum of 25% will likely…MORE

Bullard High Evacuated, No Threat Found

Bullard High Evacuated, No Threat Found

Bullard High School was evacuated on Thursday afternoon after a bomb threat was called in to the school’s library before noon. The students, staff and construction workers who are doing work on the school were all evacuated to the school’s track and football field. Fresno Police were called to the school, and bomb-sniffing dogs searched…MORE

KMJ, Gar Tootelian Raise $231K for Community Food Bank

KMJ, Gar Tootelian Raise $231K for Community Food Bank

(KMJ)  NewsTalk 580/105.9 KMJ recently teamed with local agriculture company Gar Tootelian Inc. and Fresno-Madera Farm Credit to raise money for Fresno’s Community Food Bank, and WOW did our listeners respond!  Tony Manes, Ray Appleton & Dominic McAndrew Last Friday’s day-long broadcast at The Market Grocery Store featured KMJ hosts John Broeske, Christina Musson, Ray…MORE