Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

“We Have Taken Most Stringent Action We Can” – Fresno State

“We Have Taken Most Stringent Action We Can” – Fresno State

Fresno State is taking the threat of a shooting at the school – made by 18 year old football player Christian Pryor – very seriously. Fresno State tweeted on their school twitter account: “We have taken the most stringent action we can in this situation, which includes keeping the student off of campus, pursuing disciplinary…MORE

FSU Student Accused Of Threats Bails Out Of Jail

FSU Student Accused Of Threats Bails Out Of Jail

November 3, 2015 (KMJ)  – 18 year old football player Christian Pryor bailed out of jail this morning. Fresno State Police arrested Pryor on November 2, 2015, on a charge of terrorist threat, in conjunction with a social media posting. Chief David Huerta said University police arrested Pryor in the Athletic Department offices on campus, Monday, and he was…MORE

Four Fresno Residents Guilty Of Meth Trafficking

Four Fresno Residents Guilty Of Meth Trafficking

  November 3, 2015 (KMJ) – FRESNO, Calif. — United States District Judge Anthony W. Ishii sentenced the final two defendants on Monday for a conspiracy to sell multiple pounds of methamphetamine to a confidential source, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced. On Monday, Veronda Creasy, 32, was sentenced to five years in prison,…MORE

NWS Says Monday’s Storm Brought An Inch Of Rain To Fresno

NWS Says Monday’s Storm Brought An Inch Of Rain To Fresno

FRESNO (KMJ) — The weather has gone, the dark clouds have passed, and the sky is expected to be blue again. But we did get a fair bit of rain Monday morning, and figures from the national weather service show the amount we did get was substantial. Looking across the valley, Fresno came in at…MORE

Drug Cartel Hitman Sentenced in Tulare County

Drug Cartel Hitman Sentenced in Tulare County

(KMJ) – A self-described drug cartel hit man now faces nine consecutive terms of life in prison. 53-year old Jose Manuel Martinez was given that sentence Monday in Tulare County Superior Court. Martinez, who was known as the black hand, is believed to be responsible for as many as 30 murders Nationwide. Now he is…MORE

Search Continues for Visalia Robbery Suspect

Search Continues for Visalia Robbery Suspect

(KMJ) – Visalia Police continue to search for a suspect wanted in connection of a string of armed robberies. Officers say 31-year old Jose Zeledon is suspected of committing several robberies in Visalia since July. In each case, investigators say he produced a weapon and demanded property. Then he fled when he got what he…MORE

Football Player Arrested For Campus Threat Bails Out Of Jail

Football Player Arrested For Campus Threat Bails Out Of Jail

  UPDATE: November 3, 2015 (KMJ)  – 18 year old football player Christian Pryor bailed out of jail this morning.   UPDATE: November 3, 2015 (KMJ) – Fresno State Police arrested 18 year old football player Christian Pryor, on a charge of terrorist threat, in conjunction with a social media posting. Chief David Huerta said University police arrested Pryor…MORE

Turning Clocks Back Can Trigger Winter Blues

Turning Clocks Back Can Trigger Winter Blues

If you’re feeling down, you’re not alone – turning clocks back can trigger winter blues When we lose daylight in the afternoon it can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD. People predisposed to seasonal affective disorder may start gaining weight, feeling sluggish or sleepy, may crave carbohydrates, and may become more irritable. The…MORE

Petition Wants To Bring Haggis Back To The United States

Petition Wants To Bring Haggis Back To The United States

FRESNO (KMJ) — After being banned almost 45 years ago, a Scottish News agency is trying to bring haggis real back to the United States. The USDA rejected imports of the delicacy due to sheep’s lung being one of the key ingredients, and that was all the way back in 1971. Los Angeles based British…MORE

Winter Storm Warning In the Sierra

Winter Storm Warning In the Sierra

(KMJ) – The National Weather Service in Hanford says a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect in the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon until 10 p.m. Monday.  Snow levels will drop to as low as 7,000 feet with 8 to 20 inches of snow possible. On the Valley floor, showers are expected throughout…MORE