Category Archives: Local News

19-year-old Suspected DUI Driver Arrested For Deadly Clovis Crash

19-year-old Suspected DUI Driver Arrested For Deadly Clovis Crash

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 19-year-old has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence, killing a woman in a multi-car crash in Clovis. Clovis Police responded to reports of a crash at the intersection of Gettysburg and Fowler Avenues shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived at the scene, they found five vehicles…MORE

Valley Resident Dies From Rabies, Health Officials Suspect Bat Bite

Valley Resident Dies From Rabies, Health Officials Suspect Bat Bite

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County health officials have confirmed that a person has died from rabies. The Public Health Department says it believes the patient was bitten by a bat in Merced County. Officials are now notifying individuals who may have been exposed, as well as preparing medical providers in the community on response…MORE

Clovis West Teen Dies Days After Crash, Family Confirms

Clovis West Teen Dies Days After Crash, Family Confirms

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Clovis West teen who was involved in a car crash last week has died. The mother of 16-year-old Trevyn Mackey posted on social media that he passed away Tuesday morning. In the post, she thanked everyone for their love and support. “You (Trevyn) have left a gaping hole in my…MORE

Fresno Airport Urges Passengers To Arrive Early As AAA Projects Heavy Thanksgiving Travel

Fresno Airport Urges Passengers To Arrive Early As AAA Projects Heavy Thanksgiving Travel

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The travel rush was in full swing at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport on Monday as thousands of travelers got a head start on the Thanksgiving holiday. “It does get busy at the Fresno airport during peak travel departure periods: first thing early morning, mid-morning, and then late at night,” airport…MORE

Clovis West Teen Hospitalized After Crash, Family Asking For Community Support

Clovis West Teen Hospitalized After Crash, Family Asking For Community Support

UPDATE: The mother of 16-year-old Trevyn Mackey posted on social media that he passed away Tuesday morning. In the post, she thanked everyone for their love and support. FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Clovis teen is recovering at Community Regional Medical Center after an accident on Friday. The road to recovery remains unclear for…MORE

1 Killed In Crash On Highway 41 Under Highway 180 In Fresno Amid Wet Roads

1 Killed In Crash On Highway 41 Under Highway 180 In Fresno Amid Wet Roads

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One person has died following a crash on Highway 41 in Fresno early Tuesday morning. The California Highway Patrol says a Toyota Tacoma was going west on Highway 180 at about 5:30 a.m. when it went through the guardrail. The truck landed below on Highway 41. The passenger was taken to…MORE

Newsom: California to Intervene if Trump Kills EV Tax Credit

Newsom: California to Intervene if Trump Kills EV Tax Credit

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The ongoing feud between President-elect Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom has become electrified. Newsom said Monday that the Golden State will intervene if Trump takes the axe to the electric vehicle tax credit passed under the Biden administration. President #45 and #47 has not committed to killing the EV tax.…MORE

Madera Man Convicted in Jan. 6 Riots Sentenced in Fresno for Illegal Firearms, Ammo

Madera Man Convicted in Jan. 6 Riots Sentenced in Fresno for Illegal Firearms, Ammo

FRESNO, Calif. — Benjamin Martin, 46, of Madera, was sentenced today to three years and two months in prison today for illegally possessing several firearms and ammunition, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced today. Martin was convicted of the firearms charges following a one-day trial in Fresno. According to evidence presented at the trial and…MORE

Judge Delays Decision On Resentencing Menendez Brothers Until January

Judge Delays Decision On Resentencing Menendez Brothers Until January

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Monday delayed until January his decision on whether to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion 35 years ago, squashing their family’s hope the brothers would be released and home for the holidays. Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic said at the…MORE

Newsom Says California Could Offer EV Rebates If Trump Eliminates Fed Tax Credit

Newsom Says California Could Offer EV Rebates If Trump Eliminates Fed Tax Credit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates a federal tax credit for people who buy electric cars, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday. Newsom, a Democrat, proposed creating a new version of the state’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, which was phased out in 2023 after funding 594,000 cars…MORE