Category Archives: Local News

Multiple Fatalities Reported on Highway 99 Tour Bus Accident
(KMJ) – At least five people are dead and several others injured after a tour bus slams into a pole on Highway 99 between Atwater and LIvingston. The accident happened just before 3:30 a.m. when...
Cumulus Media Aug 02, 2016

Rabid Dead Bat Prompts Health Department Warning
FRESNO (KMJ) – A warning from the Fresno County Health Department after a dead bat tested positive for rabies. The infected bat was found in Downtown Fresno, on July 26th, near the corner of Van...
Cumulus Media Aug 01, 2016

WalletHub: CA Public Schools Among Worst in U.S.
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State’s public school system is the 12th worst in the United States, according to a new WalletHub study. https://www.kmjnow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4...
Cumulus Media Aug 01, 2016

Poll: Internet Access Increasing in Calif.
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 84 percent of Californians have internet access at home; that’s up from 75 percent two years ago. https://www.kmjnow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/461/2016/08/AA-CALI...
Cumulus Media Aug 01, 2016

Have Ride-Sharing Services Reduced Drunk Driving?
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to new research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, appear to have had minimal impact on drunk drivi...
Cumulus Media Jul 29, 2016

Study: Pot Smoke More Harmful than Tobacco Smoke
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Smoking marijuana appears to harm your heart, and that of anyone around you, even more than cigarettes.According to new research from the University of California, San Fra...
Cumulus Media Jul 29, 2016

Marijuana, Gun Bust in Squaw Valley
SQUAW VALLEY, (KMJ) – More than 1,300 marijuana plants, 18.5 lbs. of dry marijuana and 19 guns were seized by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Narcotics Enforcement Team, California Department ...
Cumulus Media Jul 29, 2016

West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Fresno
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The first case of the West Nile Virus in Fresno in 2016 has been confirmed. The Fresno County Department of Public Health confirmed its first case of the virus this year was d...
Cumulus Media Jul 29, 2016

Heat/Poor Air Quality Postpones Valley Events
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Due to the poor air quality and the heat, a few Valley events have been canceled or postponed.Friday night’s United Way Backpack Giveaway has been postponed because of t...
Cumulus Media Jul 29, 2016

Fresno State Student Wins Food Expo’s “New Product” Award
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – In a bit of a surprise – especially to the winner – Fresno State student Aubrey Lim took home the Fresno Food Expo’s coveted Buyer’s Choice “New ...
Cumulus Media Jul 29, 2016
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 10.2.2025
How concerned are you about the impact of the government shutdown on everyday services?
Very concerned – it’s already affecting my life
Somewhat concerned – I expect disruptions soon
Not concerned – I don’t think it will affect me
Unsure – I need more information
Voting Ends: Oct 2, 2025 | 7:00 PM