Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

16-year-old arrested for Murder of Dinuba Teacher

16-year-old arrested for Murder of Dinuba Teacher

DINUBA, Calif. (KFSN) — A 16-year-old has been arrested for the murder of a teacher in Dinuba in 2023. The Tulare County District Attorney’s office filed murder charges against the 16-year-old last Wednesday, along with special allegations of burglary and the intentional discharge of a firearm. He’s suspected of killing Sergio Martin during a burglary…MORE

FPD: Fighting Friends Ends in Shooting Death

FPD: Fighting Friends Ends in Shooting Death

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The man who was shot and killed at a home in northeast Fresno has been identified as 30-year-old Roberto Roman. Police have taken 31-year-old Christian Lavin into custody for the crime. It happened at about 1 am Sunday at a home on Pryor Drive and Richelle Avenue Authorities say that Roman…MORE

Tehachapi DJ Guilty of Child Molestation, Faces 100 Years

Tehachapi DJ Guilty of Child Molestation, Faces 100 Years

TEHACHAPI, CA (KMJ) A well-known south valley disc jockey has been found guilty of four counts of sexual abuse of four different children. Kern County prosecutors say Roy “Mike” Kirk took advantage of friendships with the parents of his young victims. Between 2004-2012 the Tehachapi man molested four girls between the ages of 5 and…MORE

Fresno Native Xavier Worthy Drafted In First Round By The Kansas City Chiefs

Fresno Native Xavier Worthy Drafted In First Round By The Kansas City Chiefs

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Central High School alum is off the board. Xavier Worthy has been drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Chiefs have won the last two Super Bowls with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He’s the first player from…MORE

Clovis Rodeo Expected To Bring $30 Million Boost To Local Economy

Clovis Rodeo Expected To Bring $30 Million Boost To Local Economy

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Clovis Rodeo is back. Every year, tens of thousands of people fill the stands. Clancy Wardle, president of the Clovis Rodeo Association, says a packed house significantly boosts the local economy. “When the rodeo comes to town, it always has a big impact on the city, and the city is…MORE

2024 Clovis Rodeo: Full List of Concerts & Events

2024 Clovis Rodeo: Full List of Concerts & Events

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s time to dust off your boots! The 2024 Clovis Rodeo is underway. The action-packed rodeo week will run through Sunday. Each day will feature a bull riding or PRCA event for fans to enjoy. The rodeo will be immediately followed by a concert. This year’s performers include country music artists Bryan…MORE

Clovis Police Arrest 4 Suspects in Winco Shooting

Clovis Police Arrest 4 Suspects in Winco Shooting

CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) -Four suspects are arrested by Clovis Police in relation to the shooting that took place on April 8, 2024, at the Winco parking lot in Clovis. This gang related shooting investigation led Detectives to a home in southeast Fresno early Thursday morning where they served a search warrant, and were able to…MORE

Kim Kardashian Joins VP Harris to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform

Kim Kardashian Joins VP Harris to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kim Kardashian marshaled her celebrity in one administration to spotlight criminal justice reform — and she’s doing it again in the next. The reality TV star and entrepreneur joined Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday for a roundtable highlighting the administration’s efforts on criminal justice reform and how President Joe Biden has…MORE

Proposed Bill Could Ban Security Line Skipping Services from California Airports

Proposed Bill Could Ban Security Line Skipping Services from California Airports

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -(KMJ/KFSN) – Is it OK for people to pay to skip security lines at the airport? Two state lawmakers say no, and they’re proposing a bill to change the way third-party security screening companies like CLEAR work. CLEAR allows people to pay to verify their identity at a kiosk then be escorted…MORE

California Garlic Festival moving to Los Banos

California Garlic Festival moving to Los Banos

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Garlic Festival is making its way to the Central Valley! The festival will be moving to the Merced County Spring Fairgrounds in Los Banos starting this year. Visitors can get their hands on all things garlic while watching monster truck shows, playing carnival games or listening to live music.…MORE