Category Archives: Local News

Pesticide Residues 99% Below the Limit
The USDA releases it most recent report on pesticide residues. According to the USDA, the 2024 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary shows more than 99% of the samples tested have pesticide res...
Don York Jan 08, 2026 rudyumans / Depositphotos.com

ICE Agent Shoots, Kills Person Who Tried to Run Over Federal Immigration Officers in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS -- A federal agent shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in the city, authorities said Wednes...
Randy James Jan 07, 2026

Farmer Outlook Drops
Farmer sentiment weakened slightly in December as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index dropped three points to a reading of 136. Weakness in the barometer is linked to a m...
Don York Jan 07, 2026 maxym / Depositphotos.com

Fresno 2025 Crime Rates Trending Down, Lowest Homicides in 50 Years Says Chief Casto
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Wrapping up 2025 and kicking off 2026 on a positive note. The Fresno Police Department highlighted its latest crime statistics during a Tuesday morning press conference. The C...
Randy James Jan 07, 2026

Fresno Unified Retirees Lose Medical Coverage After Aetna Contract Deadline Passes
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Thousands of Fresno Unified retirees on Medicare have been cut off from all medical care as of the new year. Contract negotiations between Aetna and Community Medical Centers ...
Randy James Jan 06, 2026

Gap Between Farm Costs and Prices Hits Ten-Year-High
U.S. farmers are facing one of the widest gaps between what they pay to produce food and what they earn from selling it. Investigate Midwest reports that this is the largest gap farmers have seen betw...
Don York Jan 06, 2026 jeffbanke / Depositphotos.com

Commodity Report for Tuesday, January 6th
The Ag Center Commodity Report For Tuesday, January 6th.
Don York Jan 06, 2026

California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa Dies at 65
SAN FRANCISCO -- California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa has died at 65 years old. GOP Majority Whip Tom Emmer announced his death on social media, praising him as "a loving father and husband,...
Randy James Jan 06, 2026

USDA Sets New Research Priorities for 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing a new slate of research priorities for 2026, focusing on farm profitability, climate resilience and food system innovation. USDA officials said ...
Don York Jan 05, 2026 maxym / Depositphotos.com

2 Killed, 3 Injured in Crash with Semi in Madera County: CHP
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Two people are dead and three others are injured following a crash in Madera County. The California Highway Patrol says it happened in the area of Avenue 13 and Road 23...
Liz Kern Dec 31, 2025
Poll
Daily Buzz Question 4.8.26
U.S. ceasefire with Iran: smart move or dangerous pause?
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Voting Ends: Apr 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM




