(KMJ) – On Saturday March 19th, Fresno Police received a call of a truck stolen near Church and Maple. That call, which came in just after 12 p.m. said the truck belonged to Monterry Mexican Products, Its driver was on a route making deliveries. The vehicle was an all white 24-foot cargo box truck with…… MORE
Bogey on 18 Ends Chappell’s Chances at Arnold Palmer Classic
(KMJ) Despite suffering from a cold Kevin Chappell fought through the sniffles to nearly earn his first career PGA Tour victory Sunday at the Arnold Palmer Classic. The Buchanan High alum bogeyed 18 and carded a 69 in the final round to finish 16-under. 2015 US Open winner Jason Day put his approach shot on 18 in the sand…… MORE
Accidental Overdoses Send 160 Kids To ER Daily
Accidental overdoses send 160 kids to the emergency room, every day. The non-profit “Safe Kids Worldwide” from Washington D.C. finds 60,000 young children were seen in ERS across the country in 2013. It happens after ingesting pain relievers, prescription drugs or vitamins that adults left either on the ground, in cabinets, pill organizers, a purse…… MORE
Evidence Of Coliform In North Fork Water – ‘Boil Order’ Remains In Place
(KMJ) – A ‘boil order’ is still in place in the Madera County Community of North Fork. Five tests were run on the ‘Maintenance District 8 water supply, and the results came back Friday afternoon. These tests showed evidence of coliform — but no “e-coli in the water (as seen in the report released below…… MORE
Book Collecting World Record Attempt Taking Place In Fresno
FRESNO (KMJ) — An attempt by the youngest business owner in Fresno County, to break the Guinness World Record for the number of books collected in 24 hours, is taking place in Fresno. The record currently stands at 274,432 and non-profit Reading Heart wants to break that with the help the people of Fresno County.…… MORE
State Water Project Boosts Allocations
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) — The State Water Project is expecting to deliver 45 percent of the water requested by valley farmers. Contractors will get, unless the…… MORE
Tobacco Industry Fighting CA’s Anti-Smoking Legislation
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) — California lawmakers have passed several tobacco-related measures in recent weeks, including those which would raise the purchasing age to 21, allow cities…… MORE
6 Stabbed at Clovis Bar, 2 Arrested
(KMJ) St. Patrick’s Day turned violent in Clovis overnight. A half dozen people were stabbed in a brawl at the Outlaw Tavern at Clovis Ave. and 3rd St. All six were hospitalized and are listed in stable condition. Two suspects were arrested. Officers arrested 32-year-old Travis Turner for attempted murder. Clovis Police also arrested 35-year-old Cruz…… MORE
George Lopez, Cedric The Entertainer Headline Fresno Show
(KMJ) Cedric “The Entertainer” and George Lopez are headlining the Comedy Get Down tour and they’re coming to Fresno this Spring. Also taking the stage on Saturday, May 14 at the Save Mart Center: Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley and Charlie Murphy Tickets on sale Friday, March 25 at 10am at Ticketmaster.com.… MORE
Bulldogs Fall To Utah 80-69
(KMJ) Fresno State was scrappy. But scrappy doesn’t always win games in the Big Dance. 3 seed Utah was just too big for the 14th seeded Bulldogs to pull off the upset. The Utes, led by center Jakob Poeltl, dashed the Dogs hopes 80-69 in Denver’s Pepsi Center Thursday. Poeltl, who could be an NBA lottery pick…… MORE
