Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Vehicle Hits Person in Central Fresno, Police Search for Driver
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Police are investigating what led to a person being struck by a vehicle in central Fresno. It happened just after 9:30 pm Sunday at Cedar and Cornell, just south of Shields. P...
Liz Kern Oct 06, 2025

Voting Begins on California's Controversial Prop 50
SACRAMENTO (AP) The midterm elections might be a year away, but the fight for control of the U.S. House is underway in California. https://omny.fm/shows/kmjs-afternoon-drive/prop-50-oval-office-ambiti...
Blake Taylor Oct 06, 2025

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein. On the first day of their new term, the justices declined ...
Blake Taylor Oct 06, 2025

No Criminal Charges in Death of Coalinga Police K9 Nitro
COALINGA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Criminal charges will not be filed for death of Coalinga police K9, Nitro. The announcement was made by Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp on Friday. In her stat...
Liz Kern Oct 03, 2025

Valley Pink Patch Holds a 'Beauty Day' for Breast Cancer Survivors to Kick Off 2025 Campaign
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Valley Pink Patch is supporting the fight of kicking cancer. A "beauty day" was held at Clovis Community. Twenty-four breast cancer survivors were pampered and given beauty tu...
Liz Kern Oct 02, 2025

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Wins 2 Prestigious Awards
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is celebrating a double distinction. Two prestigious awards were given to the zoo by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Kingdoms of Asia earned ...
Liz Kern Oct 01, 2025
FCI Mendota Employees Working W/O Pay Amid Gov't Shutdown
MENDOTA, Calif. (KFSN) -- With the government shut down, around 750,000 federal employees are either furloughed, or being forced to work, with hopes they'll be paid in the future. Employees at the Fed...
Liz Kern Oct 01, 2025

Reps. Fong, Valadao, Costa Respond to Govt. Shut Down
WASHINGTON, D.C. - South Valley Congressman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement in response to the shut down the federal government: "Senate Democrats just voted against keeping ...
Blake Taylor Oct 01, 2025
Man Shot and Killed by Lemoore Police Officer After Alleged Knife Attack
LEMOORE, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man has died after a Lemoore police officer opened fire during an attack in a Lemoore apartment. Lemoore Police Chief Michael Kendall says the incident started at 1 p.m. Tu...
Liz Kern Sep 30, 2025

15-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed By Car in Central Fresno Id'd
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The teenager who was hit and killed by a car while on a bicycle in central Fresno has been identified as 15-year-old Nathan Torres. Police say the crash happened on Angus Stre...
Liz Kern Sep 30, 2025
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 10.21.2025
Do you support Madera County declaring itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary, symbolically opposing certain state and federal gun control laws?
Yes — I support protecting Second Amendment rights at the local level
No — I believe counties should follow state and federal gun laws
Unsure — I need more information before deciding
I support some gun rights protections, but not a sanctuary declaration
Voting Ends: Oct 21, 2025 | 7:00 PM