Category Archives: Local News

Suspect Fires Gunshot During Armed Robbery In West Central Fresno

Suspect Fires Gunshot During Armed Robbery In West Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are looking for the suspect accused of armed robbery in west central Fresno. It happened just after 1 am Tuesday at the Chevron on Belmont and Parkway. Police say the suspect entered the store, stole property from the clerk and fired one gunshot inside the store before taking off. The…MORE

15-year-old boy killed after shooting in Merced, police say

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Detectives are on the hunt for a gunman who shot and killed a teenager early Monday morning in Merced. The shooting happened around 6 am near Bear Creek and Brookside drives. Merced police say a 15-year-old boy was found with multiple gunshot wounds. The teen has since been identified by his…MORE

Fresno Police Release Video, Search for  Attacker of Unhoused Man in Tower District

Fresno Police Release Video, Search for Attacker of Unhoused Man in Tower District

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department has released video Monday showing an assault on an unhoused man in the Tower District, hoping to find his attacker. At 2:00 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024, officers from the Fresno Police Department’s Central Policing District responded to 936 East Olive Avenue regarding a report of…MORE

Woman Remembers Near Deadly Crash On Avenue 12 In Madera County

Woman Remembers Near Deadly Crash On Avenue 12 In Madera County

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Maria Balch remembered the grim day in 2018 when she was in a car crash just a minute away from her home. “As I was stopped, I got rear-ended, pushed into oncoming traffic, and I was hit by a 350-utility truck. Head on, spun around facing the other way and…MORE

One Dead, Another Injured As Shots Ring Out In Southeast Fresno

One Dead, Another Injured As Shots Ring Out In Southeast Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two men were shot in Southeast Fresno Saturday afternoon, leaving one dead and the other injured. Fresno Police tell Action News they were called out to the area of South Cherry Avenue, near Golden State Boulevard, around 2:30 PM. When officers arrived, they found two men in their 20s; one was…MORE

Merced Police Arrest Man Accused of Threatening Schools

Merced Police Arrest Man Accused of Threatening Schools

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ.KFSN) – Merced police have arrested the man accused of posting threats online targeting schools. The Merced Police Department took 28-year-old Tanzeem Khan into custody Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. They say a specific school was not named in the threats. The police department worked with school districts during the investigation and says more officers…MORE

Show Off Your Fresno State Spirit With New Bobblehead

Show Off Your Fresno State Spirit With New Bobblehead

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Red Wave is getting ready to cheer on Fresno State Football for the team’s home opener. The Bulldogs will battle the Hornets of Sac State on Saturday. You’ll be able to show your spirit with a brand-new bobblehead celebrating Fresno State. The TimeOut bobblehead features the mascot making the “Number 1”…MORE

Man Dies After Crashing Into Tree In Fresno County

Man Dies After Crashing Into Tree In Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a man died after crashing into a tree in Fresno County. Fresno police say officers were sent to a bar on Blackstone Avenue near Sierra around 1 am Friday for a disturbance in a parking lot. As officers were heading there, officials say air support…MORE

Fresno Native Xavier Worthy Shines With 2 Touchdowns In Debut With Chiefs

Fresno Native Xavier Worthy Shines With 2 Touchdowns In Debut With Chiefs

KANSAS CITY MO. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno native Xavier Worthy helped the Kansas City Chiefs secure a 27-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night. In the first quarter, Worthy zoomed past the Ravens’ defense to score a touchdown on his first NFL touch on a 21-yard run. The Central High alum would find the…MORE

New Casino Project To Break Ground In Madera County

New Casino Project To Break Ground In Madera County

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new casino is closer than ever to being built in the Madera County. After nearly 20 years, the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians plan to break ground on Saturday. A large, vacant lot off of Avenue 18 and Road 23 will soon be transformed into the North Fork Mono…MORE