US retail sales of farm tractors under 40 horsepower were up 33 percent for March of 2016, and up 26 percent year-to-date. A report on Successful Farming at Agriculture.com says the 2 wheel drive category of tractors between 40 and 100 horsepower saw sales increase 10 percent in March compared with a year ago.…… MORE
Inmate Who Attacked a Fresno Jail Guard Found Dead Inside His Cell
(KMJ) – A Fresno County Jail inmate who recently attacked a Correctional Office is found dead inside his cell. During a routine cell check just after 1:00 pm Tuesday, Fresno County Sheriff’s correctional officers say they found 27-year old Daniel Telles, unresponsive inside his individual cell. Preliminary results show Telles hanged himself by attaching some…… MORE
KMJ’s Christina Musson Welcomes Baby
FRESNO (KMJ) — After leaving her presenting duties on KMJ’s Broeske and Musson show, our very own Christina Musson has welcomed into the world her first baby. The little boy came into the world Tuesday afternoon. His name hasn’t been publicly announced, but he weighed in at just over 9lbs. Christina will be spending her…… MORE
Suspect Sought in Selma Armed Robbery
(KMJ) – Property crimes detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man who robbed a Selma store clerk at gunpoint. Around 6:15 pm, Sunday April 24th, Deputies say a man walked inside the EZ Stop Mini Market located at 11024 S. Fowler Ave. in Selma. He drew a handgun and pointed it…… MORE
Fresno State Cuts Ribbon On Downtown Center At Bitwise Industries
FRESNO (KM,J) – Fresno State cuts the ribbon, Tuesday, on it’s Downtown Center located at the Bitwise South Stadium. Bitwise South is already home to several dozen tech companies, and the Geekwise Academy that offers basic computer coding. Now, Fresno State will offer non-credit courses to the public at the site -such as business and…… MORE
Sheriff Celebrating Tulare Co. Nine Year Olds For Their Lifesaving Actions
TULARE (KMJ) — A pair of nine year olds are among the five people in Tulare County who are being celebrated for their quick thinking and lifesaving actions. They’re each receiving the ‘STAR Award’, ‘STAR’ standing for ‘Sheriff of Tulare (County) Action Recognition’. “It’s recognizing the good citizens of Tulare County that have gotten involved…… MORE
CA Senate Rejects Effort to Reduce Drug Crime Sentences
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — As it stands in California, a person convicted for the sale, possession for sale, distribution, or transportation of cocaine, heroin, PCP, or…… MORE
Study: Recreational Pot Legalization Leads to Increased Use Among Teens
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — As California considers legalizing recreational pot use for those 21 and older, a new study from a White House-funded program says that…… MORE
FBI, USDA Warn of Equipment Hacking Risks
The FBI is warning agriculture against data breaches that may expose farming data through internet-connected farming equipment, according to Precision Farming Dealer magazine. The FBI, along with USDA, issued the warning last month. Together, the two agencies say farmers should be very mindful of the way they configure technology devices on the farm. The FBI…… MORE
Arrest Made In Southeast Fresno Shooting
(KMJ) – On Monday, April 25th, Fresno Police received several calls of shots fired in the area of Polk and Fairmont. When Officers arrived around 5:45 pm, they found on man shot once in the back. During their investigation, officers learned the person responsible for the shooting was inside a nearby apartment. Violent Crime Impact Team Officers, along…… MORE
