Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno Businessman’s Body Found in Canal
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The body of Surinder Pal, a well-known businessman in the Central Valley, has been found.The Clovis Police Department says that Pal’s body was discovered Thursd...
Cumulus Media Jul 18, 2025

Bass Lake Man Murdered, Buried in Mojave Desert
"This was a calculated and callous act against a respected member of our community," said Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue. "Our detectives worked tirelessly and methodically to bring justice to Mr. ...
Cumulus Media Jul 17, 2025

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 Displaced
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
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 10.21.2025
Do you support Madera County declaring itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary, symbolically opposing certain state and federal gun control laws?
Yes — I support protecting Second Amendment rights at the local level
No — I believe counties should follow state and federal gun laws
Unsure — I need more information before deciding
I support some gun rights protections, but not a sanctuary declaration
Voting Ends: Oct 21, 2025 | 7:00 PM