Category Archives: Local News

Reckless Driver In Fresno County Reaches Over 160 Mph During Chase

Reckless Driver In Fresno County Reaches Over 160 Mph During Chase

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A reckless driver in Fresno County walked away from a crash after reaching speeds of over 160 miles per hour. The Fresno County Sheriff’s office says the chase started on Saturday, June 22, near Highway 180 and McCall. The driver of a Chevy Camaro sped past deputies, and a California…MORE

Reedley High Alum Malachi Rios Dies After Battle With Stage 4 Cancer, Family Confirms

Reedley High Alum Malachi Rios Dies After Battle With Stage 4 Cancer, Family Confirms

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A recent graduate from Reedley High School has died after a battle with stage four cancer, according to his family. On Monday night, Malachi Rios’ mother announced his passing in a Facebook post. Earlier this year, Malachi went to Cancun, Mexico to a center that offers a holistic approach to treatment. Family…MORE

List of Cooling Centers Open in Central California as Temperatures Rise

List of Cooling Centers Open in Central California as Temperatures Rise

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Hotter days are returning to Central California and not everyone has access to air conditioning to escape the heat. Authorities in Valley cities and counties have opened designated cooling centers for the public. The centers are meant to provide relief to residents in need of an escape from the Valley’s scorching summer.…MORE

Campaign to Help Cat House on the Kings in Parlier

Campaign to Help Cat House on the Kings in Parlier

PARLIER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The largest no-cage, no-kill cat sanctuary in the state is holding its annual online fundraiser. The Cat House on the Kings in Parlier is working to find permanent homes for rescued cats and kittens in our area. Your greatly-needed, much-appreciated donations allow us to continue our efforts to spay/neuter and rescue…MORE

Autopsy Reveals Newborn Baby, Found Dead in Southeast Fresno, Was Female

Autopsy Reveals Newborn Baby, Found Dead in Southeast Fresno, Was Female

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – More details are released Monday by the Fresno Police Dept. about a newborn baby, found dead in southeast Fresno, last week. Fresno Police officers responded around 6:30a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2024 to a home on the 300 S. Block of Backer, near Huntington. Police say the residents told investigators they discovered…MORE

New Raising Cane’s Opening in Southeast Fresno

New Raising Cane’s Opening in Southeast Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) – Raising Cane’s is getting ready to open their third location in just two years. The newest location will open this Tuesday, July 9 on Kings Canyon Avenue near the Fresno Fairgrounds. The fun starts early with a “Lucky 20” drawing starting at 6:30 am to award 20 lucky customers with free food…MORE

13-Year-Old Killed, Teen Hospitalized After Stabbing At Party In Madera

13-Year-Old Killed, Teen Hospitalized After Stabbing At Party In Madera

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 13-year-old has died and another teen is hospitalized after they were stabbed outside of a party in Madera late Saturday night. The stabbing happened just before midnight in the area of Sonora Street and Sherwood Way. Madera police say the 13-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy were at a quinceañera…MORE

Man Dies After Being Hit By Train In Merced County And Landing In Canal

Man Dies After Being Hit By Train In Merced County And Landing In Canal

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is dead after being hit by a train in Merced County. Merced County sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene Monday morning near 16th Street and Southern Pacific Avenue, just outside of Merced. Officials say a man was hit by a train and then landed in a nearby canal.…MORE

2 Women Rescued From House Fire In Northwest Fresno

2 Women Rescued From House Fire In Northwest Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews are investigating what led to a house fire in northwest Fresno. It broke out at about 2:30 am Monday at a home on Alva Avenue — that’s near Bullard and Marty. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the attic. They soon called in a second alarm for the fire.…MORE

Fresno’s Newest Splash Pad Opens

Fresno’s Newest Splash Pad Opens

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The City’s newest splash pad at Fink-White Playground is officially OPEN! On Wednesday, Mayor Jerry Dyer was joined by Councilmember Miguel Arias for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of this community asset. This is the city’s ninth splash pad location. Mayor Dyer says they are thrilled that it’s open…MORE