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Tip Leads to Buried Body in Kingsburg

Tip Leads to Buried Body in Kingsburg

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Investigators have uncovered the body of a man who was reported missing over five years ago in Fresno County. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says the remains of Miguel Alonso Garcia were found on a property in Kingsburg near 6th and Clarkson avenues on Tuesday. According to authorities, locals refer…MORE

Merced Firefighter Loses Foot In Accident, Works Toward Recovery 

Merced Firefighter Loses Foot In Accident, Works Toward Recovery 

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — When a Merced firefighter first got his training, he didn’t know he would one day become his own patient.  Rhett Avant was riding his motorcycle to work on Friday when he crashed.  “I was coming around a corner and my tires broke loose on my motorcycle,” said Avant. “I moved and…MORE

111th Clovis Rodeo Officially Kicking Off 

111th Clovis Rodeo Officially Kicking Off 

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s time to get your cowboy hat and boots on!  The 111th Clovis Rodeo is officially kicking off Wednesday in Old Town Clovis.  The night will start with the Xtreme Bulls Competition. After, a special check presentation will be held for the bull riding champion, followed by a Tucker Wetmore concert. …MORE

Over 160 New Trees Planted In Fresno For Earth Day 

Over 160 New Trees Planted In Fresno For Earth Day 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Planting for future generations on Earth Day.  Dozens gathered along Barstow Avenue in northeast Fresno to plant 162 new trees.  The area was previously cleared out, leaving space for something new.  “Earth Day is a good way to galvanize people and remind people how important it is to have things as…MORE

Man, 31, Dies After Being Hit By 2 Vehicles in Fresno County, Says CHP

Man, 31, Dies After Being Hit By 2 Vehicles in Fresno County, Says CHP

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has died after authorities say he was hit by two cars in Fresno County. The California Highway Patrol says it happened at about 8:30 pm Monday on Manning Avenue, east of Englehart Avenue. Officers say the man was walking eastbound on Manning when he was hit by a…MORE

Fresno Cemetery Ordered To “Cease And Desist,” Cannot Sell New Plots 

Fresno Cemetery Ordered To “Cease And Desist,” Cannot Sell New Plots 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The small Chapel of the Light Cemetery in Fresno, off Belmont Avenue, has been ordered to “cease and desist” operations amid claims of financial mismanagement.  The state stepped in after owner Buck Kamphausen wanted to transfer the cemetery and three others in the Bay Area to Evergreen Ministries.  It is a…MORE

Man Dies After Being Pulled From River In Tulare County, Deputies Say 

Man Dies After Being Pulled From River In Tulare County, Deputies Say 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man died after he was swept away by the Tule River in Tulare County on Monday afternoon.  The incident happened around 2 p.m. near the Upper Coffee Camp in an area of the river called ‘The Stairs.’  The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says a man in his 30s went…MORE

Man Killed In Fresno Shooting Was Innocent Bystander At Barbershop with Kids

Man Killed In Fresno Shooting Was Innocent Bystander At Barbershop with Kids

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man who was shot and killed in central Fresno on Saturday has been identified as 44-year-old Jampier Quintero. The shots rang out at Los Viejones Barbershop on Belmont and Van Ness before 5:15 pm. Police say there was some sort of altercation that led to gunfire. Authorities say the shooter…MORE

Madera Unified Robotics Team Wins Third World Championship 

Madera Unified Robotics Team Wins Third World Championship 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Madera Unified robotics team won its third World Championship on Saturday.  MadTown Robotics Team 1323 claimed the title at the 2025 international competition in Houston, Texas.  The team has students from Matilda Torres High School, Madera High School, and Madera South High School.  This world title further solidifies the team’s…MORE

20 Pounds Of Meth And A Gun Seized In Merced County Traffic Stop: CHP 

20 Pounds Of Meth And A Gun Seized In Merced County Traffic Stop: CHP 

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Twenty pounds of meth are off the streets after a traffic stop in Merced County.  On Tuesday, officers with the California Highway Patrol pulled over a Kia SUV on Highway 99 near Applegate Road for a traffic violation.  Officers asked to search the vehicle but were denied.  That’s when they…MORE