Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

The Central Valley’s Tuesday Morning Smell Solved

The Central Valley’s Tuesday Morning Smell Solved

FRESNO (KMJ) — If you woke Tuesday morning and wondered what that smokey smell was, it wasn’t anything local. In fact it was coming from the Soberanes Fire in Monterey County. “Looks like last night we had a big wind shift”, explains meteorologist Jim Dudley with the National Weather Service in Hanford. “Wind came in…MORE

Groundbreaking For “The New Manchester Center”

Groundbreaking For “The New Manchester Center”

FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno’s revitalization of the Blackstone Corridor is getting a boost with the unveiling of plans for “The New Manchester Center”. Singers from Roosevelt High School kicked off the party as Omninet Capital Managing Partner Ben Nazarian revealed a new look and logo in partnership with the city at no cost to the…MORE

Two-Week Extension For Fresno Highway Litter Patrol

Two-Week Extension For Fresno Highway Litter Patrol

FRESNO (KMJ) — The City of Fresno’s battle against those who drop litter onto local highways is continuing. What was initially billed as a two-week enforcement patrol, is now being extended for another two weeks. “In a lot of ways our freeways are a calling card to our community”, says City Manager Bruce Rudd. “[They’re]…MORE

NYC Bombing Suspect Captured After Shootout

NYC Bombing Suspect Captured After Shootout

(CNN) – Just over four hours. That’s how long it took authorities to apprehend bombing suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami after he was publicly identified by the New York Police Department on Monday. It was a whirlwind mission that started with a mugshot and ended in a shootout on the streets of Linden, New Jersey. Here’s…MORE

Van Ness Ave. Murder Victim ID’d

Van Ness Ave. Murder Victim ID’d

(KMJ)  Fresno Police say they are actively searching for witnesses to deadly shooting on the 900 block of N. Van Ness Avenue. FPD say 27 year old Charles Mitchell was found lying on a walkway, suffering from a gunshot wound, just before midnight Saturday.  He later died at CRMC.  No arrests have been made and…MORE

Toledo Blows Out Bulldogs 52-17

Toledo Blows Out Bulldogs 52-17

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Logan Woodside hit three different receivers for touchdowns, throwing for four scores and 239 yards overall to lead Toledo to a 52-17 victory over Fresno State on Saturday. Toledo opened the scoring when Woodside passed to Cody Thompson, who finished with 102 yards receiving, at Fresno State’s 20. Thompson skirted two…MORE

VIDEO: Injured Correctional Officer Davila Released From Hospital

VIDEO: Injured Correctional Officer Davila Released From Hospital

FRESNO (KMJ) – At Friday, Correctional Officer Juanita Davila walked out of Community Regional Medical Center and returned home. She is in good spirits and looks forward to resting at home surrounded by her family. She has expressed in interest in speaking with the media in the near future so that she can thank the…MORE

MadeForThem Non-Profit Founder Wins CCWC Award

MadeForThem Non-Profit Founder Wins CCWC Award

FRESNO (KMJ) – The Central California Women’s Conference (CCWC) AND PG&E have announced that Andrea Shabaglian is the winner of the first She Makes a Difference Award. Pacific Gas and Electric Company and THE CC-WC acknowledges one woman who has changed her life, her family or her community with her courage, strength and wisdom to…MORE

VIDEO: Injured Correctional Officer Davila Released From Hospital

FRESNO (KMJ) – At Friday, Correctional Officer Juanita Davila walked out of Community Regional Medical Center and returned home. She is in good spirits and looks forward to resting at home surrounded by her family. She has expressed in interest in speaking with the media in the near future so that she can thank the…MORE

Farmworker Dies on Almond Machine

Farmworker Dies on Almond Machine

HURON, CA (KMJ) – A 21-year-old man is dead – killed while working in an almond orchard. Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies were called out to an orchard located near Highway 198 and Lassen Avenue on Thursday morning, after getting a call from a man about a co-worker being injured. When they arrived, they found the…MORE