Category Archives: Local News

FBI, Fresno Police Investigate Alleged $1.5 Million Embezzlement of Taxpayer Funds
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- $1.5 million in Fresno taxpayer funds were lost in an embezzlement case, according to city officials. The city says the FBI and Fresno Police Department are investigating a lo...
Randy James Feb 09, 2026

KMJ Host & Legal Analyst Marc Kapetan Announces He's Running For Superior Court Judge
(KMJ) - KMJ host and legal analyst Marc Kapetan makes a major announcement on the Ray Appleton show on Friday. Kapetan is a 32 year veteran criminal defense and personal injury attorney, He comes from...
Liz Kern Feb 06, 2026

Downtown Fresno Library to Close for Months for Renovations
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- After more than 60 years of service, Fresno County's Central Library in Downtown Fresno is moving forward with the next phase of a major improvement project. In order to compl...
Liz Kern Feb 06, 2026

Farmer Outlook Drops Sharply in January
Farmer outlook fell in January as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped from 136 in December to 113 in January. The Current Conditions Index dropped 19 points while the F...
Don York Feb 06, 2026 rudyumans / Depositphotos.com

Teen Killed by Truck While Trying to Cross Highway 99 in NW Fresno: CHP
UPDATE: The teenager who was hit and killed by a vehicle in northwest Fresno has been identified as 16-year-old Maxwell Thompson. Officials say Thompson was a student at Justin Garza High School. FRES...
Liz Kern Feb 05, 2026

1 Dead, 4 Hospitalized After Head-On Crash in Merced County
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A woman is dead and four others are in the hospital following a crash in Merced County. It happened at Oakdale Road and Fisher Road around 8:30 am Thursday. The Califor...
Liz Kern Feb 05, 2026

USDA Expands Export Financing To Support Farmers
USDA is expanding financing options under the Export Credit Guarantee Program to help expand American agricultural exports. Under the new policy, USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service will offer ...
Don York Feb 05, 2026 valio84sl / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center - News Update For Thursday, February 5th
Don York Feb 05, 2026 dechevm / Depositphotos.com

Grandmother and Grandson Killed in Fire at Fresno Retirement Community Identified
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The two people killed in a fire at a retirement community in southeast Fresno have been identified as 66-year-old Rita Avila and 22-year-old Joseph Irelan. Officials say that ...
Liz Kern Feb 04, 2026
Fresno Unified Students Walkout of Class Protesting ICE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) - Hundreds of Fresno Unified students hold a walkout of class Wednesday. It's a third day of protest in response to President Trump's immigration policies and ice actions. The Princip...
Liz Kern Feb 04, 2026
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