Category Archives: Local News

Child Custody Exchange Turns Into Violent Kidnapping in Tulare
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A child custody exchange turns into a violent kidnapping in Tulare. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says it started September 6 on the 600 block of Wade Avenue. 18-ye...
Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2018

5 Arrested in Visalia Attempted Lynching
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ) — 5 suspects are behind bars in connection with an attempted lynching. Visalia police were called to the scene on the 900 block of E. Cypress around 11:00 Thursday night. T...
Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2018

Brandau Slams “Out Of Touch” Appeals Court Homeless Decision
Councilmember Steve Brandau announcing the no camping ordinance in August 2017 FRESNO (KMJ) — This week’s decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, stating that prosecution of homele...
Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2018

Investigators Re-Open ‘Speed Freak Killers’ Case
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Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2018
Blink 182, Nelly Cancel Concerts
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Rockers Blink 182 have canceled their fall tour due to drummer Travis Barker's medical issues. In a statement issued on Twitter, the band wrote, "Trav's medical team anticipated that ...
Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2018

Visalia Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Baby Daughter
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Aaron Rowe, age 28, of Visalia, has been sentenced to 18 years-to-life in prison for the murder and assault of his 47-day-old daughter, Peyton. Judge Joseph Kalashian s...
Cumulus Media Sep 05, 2018

New Charges Expected After Inmate Allegedly Attacks Correctional Officers
Emillio Mancia (image courtesy of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) FRESNO (KMJ) — An inmate attack inside Fresno County Jail has ended with four correctional officers injured, according to ...
Cumulus Media Sep 05, 2018

Porterville Police Search for Purple-Haired Robbery Suspect
(KMJ) – Porterville Police continue to search for an armed robbery suspect. Officers say a man (pictured above) used a knife to hold up the Dino Mart located at 1445 West Henderson Avenue in Por...
Cumulus Media Sep 05, 2018

“I should have killed that b—-,” Accused Rapist Tells Fresno Police, After Attacking 52 Year-Old Woman
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An accused rapist is in custody, after attacking a 52-year-old woman in Fresno Fresno police say the attack on Sunday was so violent that the victim is at the hospital ...
Cumulus Media Sep 04, 2018

Foothills “Fully Protected” As Full-Time Fire Crew Starts Work
PRATHER (KMJ) — Residents of Fresno County’s foothills now have a dedicated full-time fire crew at Hurley Forest Fire Station, replacing the previous paid call firefighters. The announceme...
Cumulus Media Sep 04, 2018
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