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Landlord Working To Address Bat Infestation At Hanford Auction House 

Landlord Working To Address Bat Infestation At Hanford Auction House 

HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A South Valley company is dealing with an infestation of some creepy critters.  To the eye, it looks like there is a caved-in ceiling at the Hanford Auction House, but there is a lot more behind it.  “Bats everywhere — they come out usually between 6 and 7 in the evening…MORE

A Rare Look Inside The California Highway Patrol’s New Stealth Patrol Vehicles 

A Rare Look Inside The California Highway Patrol’s New Stealth Patrol Vehicles 

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — New California Highway Patrol Dodge Durangos are rolling out statewide and drawing criticism from drivers who say the special design is deceptive.  The new Dodge Durangos are almost unrecognizable from the outside, but officers say they are a much-needed tool to catch speeders.  “We really just want to blend in…MORE

Visalia Boy Finishes 2nd At 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee  

Visalia Boy Finishes 2nd At 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee  

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Valley student won second place in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 14-year-old from Visalia spent the past two days spelling his way through the competition. Sarvadnya Kadam participated in 20 rounds of the spelling bee. He became the runner-up after misspelling the word Uaupés, which is a river…MORE

Hanford School Reduces Chronic Absenteeism, Named CA Distinguished School 

Hanford School Reduces Chronic Absenteeism, Named CA Distinguished School 

HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The students at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School on the south side of Hanford are celebrated for all of their wins.  That includes learning new words and completing assignments, but also just showing up to school each day.  Principal Kelly Bekedam says attendance has been a priority since students returned…MORE

Uber Driver Shot While Working In Hanford 

Uber Driver Shot While Working In Hanford 

HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been arrested after he allegedly shot an Uber driver in Hanford.  Police responded at 4 am on Saturday to Adventist Health after a report of a man arriving with a gunshot wound to his face.  Investigators determined that the victim worked as an Uber driver and had just…MORE

Champ Camp Celebrating 40 Years In Wonder Valley Next Month

Champ Camp Celebrating 40 Years In Wonder Valley Next Month

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Next month, more than 100 young burn survivors from across the state will be in Wonder Valley for an unforgettable summer experience. Champ Camp is celebrating 40 years of making memories and helping heal these campers. It’s all possible thanks to the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation. On Wednesday, Katrina…MORE

Renovations To School On Base At Naval Air Station Lemoore 

Renovations To School On Base At Naval Air Station Lemoore 

LEMOORE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Plans are taking shape for a unique construction project at Neutra Elementary School on base at Naval Air Station Lemoore.  Artist renderings show an updated vision for the future of the school.  The campus was designed and constructed in 1960 by modernist architect Richard Neutra.  The unique layout showcases a large…MORE

Head-on Crash Kills 2 Near Coarsegold, DUI Suspect Held 

Head-on Crash Kills 2 Near Coarsegold, DUI Suspect Held 

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A head-on crash took the lives of two people in Madera County.  The driver, who authorities say triggered the wreck, is facing DUI charges.  It happened at about 4 pm Tuesday on Highway 41 just south of Coarsegold.  The California Highway Patrol says the driver of a white utility truck…MORE

Fresno State Diamond ‘Dogs Headed Back To NCAA Tournament 

Fresno State Diamond ‘Dogs Headed Back To NCAA Tournament 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno State baseball team is back in the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive season after earning an automatic bid for winning the Mountain West Championship.  The Diamond ‘Dogs are headed to the Los Angeles Regional, hosted by No. 15 UCLA at Jackie Robinson Stadium, the NCAA announced Monday morning.…MORE