HANFORD, Calif. (KMJKFSN) — A South Valley woman charged with the murder of her mother, whose body was found locked in the closet of a Hanford home, has pleaded not guilty. 37-year-old Kelli Yingling made an appearance in court Wednesday morning. Police found her mother, identified as 67-year-old Peggi Ann Yingling, on Friday during a welfare…… MORE
Fresno Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Breaks Ground on Memorial
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Construction has officially started on the Fresno County Sheriff’s Memorial. It’s meant to honor the lives of all employees who have died in the line of duty. The one-of-a-kind memorial is located at the new metro substation, at Armstrong and Belmont Avenues. KMJ’s Ray Appleton was joined by former Sheriffs Mims…… MORE
Fong Discusses Congressional Victory with Broeske & Musson
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Vince Fong punched his ticket to Washington DC on Tuesday, defeating Tulare County Sheriff in the race to fill the Congressional seat vacated by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The Bakersfield republican joined John Broeske and Christina Musson on Wednesday to discuss his approach to the job.… MORE
California Benefits From New USDA Export Market Program
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is allocating $300 million to 66 organizations under the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program. The funds will be used to build demand for American food and farm exports in high-potential markets around the world. California organizations receiving funding include: Blue Diamond Growers, Almond Board of California, California Cherry Marketing…… MORE
Husband of Woman Killed in Suspected DUI Crash in Fresno County Dies at Hospital
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The husband of the woman who was killed in a suspected DUI crash in Fresno County has died. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 69-year-old Paul Hardin died in the hospital on Monday. Paul and his wife, Mary, had just moved to the Central Valley from Texas in January. Mary was serving…… MORE
Woman’s Body Found Wrapped in Plastic Bags in Closet of Hanford Home, Police Say
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A suspect has been arrested after a woman was found dead in a home in Hanford. Police say on May 18, they were called for a welfare check at a home on W. Encore Drive. The woman’s neighbor called police to say she hadn’t seen her in a couple of weeks. When…… MORE
25 Suspects in ‘Operation Gridlock’ Making Court Appearances in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Twenty-five suspected gang members are in a Fresno courtroom on Tuesday, scheduled for arraignment on charges in five separate cases as a result of “Operation Gridlock.” The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office filed the charges on Monday. The months-long sting was announced last Friday, May 17, 2024, when Fresno Police Chief Paco…… MORE
Man Dies After Being Hit By Train in Downtown Fresno, Police Say
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – A man has died after being hit by a train in downtown Fresno. It happened just before 11:30 am Tuesday at Tulare Avenue and Q Street, near the Fresno City Hall building. Witnesses told KMJ’s News Partner ABC 30 that they saw the man was riding a bicycle, and a damaged bike…… MORE
Funds to Help Specialty Crop Exports
Alexis Taylor, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, announced funding for the first five projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Export initiative. The ASCE initiative is designed to create more, new, and better markets at home and abroad for U.S. producers and agribusinesses. The partnership between USDA and the specialty crops sector…… MORE
Identities Released in Deadly Rear-End Crash on Highway 41 in Fresno
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The woman killed in a rear-end crash on Highway 41 Saturday night and the suspected DUI driver who crashed into her have been identified. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman as 65-year-old Mary Hardin of Helotes, Texas. Officials say Hardin was in the Central Valley serving as a…… MORE
