Unit sales of four-wheel-drive tractors grew slightly in the U.S. during January. The latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows four-wheel-drive tractor sales increased 1.4% year-over-year and was the only segment to show growth in January. “The slight gain in U.S. four-wheel-drive tractors is positive news as 2024 begins,” says AEM Senior Vice…… MORE
Body Found In Trunk Of Car In Tulare Following Reports Of Crash
TULARE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a body was found in the trunk of a car in Tulare. Tulare Police and firefighters were called out just before 2 am Thursday to Bardsley near Laspina for reports of a car crashed into a power pole. Police arrived and found the car engulfed in…… MORE
8 Men Arrested In Potential Child Predator Sting In Tulare County
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A “sweetheart scheme” was launched today but the targets were not the victims. A special unit of the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office conducted “Operation Heartbreak” to catch potential predators. Eight men were arrested in the sting. They range in age from 18-to-43. Detectives set up “underage decoy” accounts on social…… MORE
A Wedding For Valentine’s Day, More Than 50 Couples Wed At The Fresno County Clerk’s Office
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Wedding dresses and pink suits filled the waiting area at the Fresno County Clerk’s Office Wednesday morning with couples primping and smoothing as they waited their turn to say their “I dos”. For Victor and Miguel, Valentine’s Day holds special meaning, making it the perfect day to have their wedding.…… MORE
Data Shows The Unpaid Claims By Caltrans In The Central Valley
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Across California, drivers are told to file a claim with Caltrans if a state freeway or highway damages their vehicle, but only a small percentage of those are getting approved. Now, our news partners and some ABC-owned stations are taking action by looking into the numbers, and finding out what it…… MORE
Census of Agriculture Highlights Aging Farmer Population
The 2022 Census of Agriculture shows the number of farmers over the age of 65 is outpacing younger farmers. Almost 1.3 million farmers are now at or beyond retirement age, while just 300,000 farmers are under the age of 35. The average age of all producers was 58.1, up 0.6 years from 2017. However, this…… MORE
Man Involved In Kidnapping And Murder Of Merced County Family Sentenced
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One of the Merced County men accused in the kidnapping and murder of four family members, including an eight-month-old baby girl, is expected to spend less than two years in prison for the horrific crime. The District Attorney’s Office says Alberto Salgado was sentenced to 3 years and 8 months…… MORE
Opponents Of Measure E, The First Of Its Kind County Sales Tax, Gather At Fresno State
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Opponents on both sides of the aisle joined together to fight Measure E on Monday. Just feet from Valley Children’s Stadium, a group of Republicans, Libertarians, and Democrats said they opposed the proposed tax. “At a time when the cost of living is on the rise, Measure E is not the…… MORE
Police Looking To Identify Suspect Who’s Stealing Handbags In Hanford
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Hanford police are asking for help to identify a man who’s stealing items out of women’s handbags while they’re shopping. This is believed to be the suspect who followed a woman into a grocery store on Sunday and then took her wallet from her purse. Police say he’s involved in several…… MORE
Woman In Critical Condition After Being Shot By Estranged Husband, Clovis Police Say
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — 36-year-old Manuel Ramirez was arrested after the Clovis Police Department said he shot his wife on Tuesday morning. Authorities said the shooting happened in the quiet Kings Crossing gated community in Clovis. “Officers responded to the area of Teague and Clovis regarding a welfare check at a residence. When officers arrived…… MORE
