Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Woman Hospitalized After Drive-by Shooting In Southwest Fresno 

Woman Hospitalized After Drive-by Shooting In Southwest Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman was hospitalized after a drive-by shooting in southwest Fresno on Thursday night.  Fresno police say a woman was walking when someone opened fire on her from a passing car, hitting her once in the arm.  The woman was able to walk to her home near Kern Street and Mayor…MORE

Local Law Enforcement Agencies React To Truck Attack That Killed 15 In New Orleans

Local Law Enforcement Agencies React To Truck Attack That Killed 15 In New Orleans

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Terrorism on the streets of New Orleans is raising concerns with law enforcement across the nation, including in Central California. Law enforcement consultant Rich Howard with Knowledge Saves Lives reviewed the response by New Orleans Police Department. “I feel like the police response way incredible. This could have been a much,…MORE

New California Laws Aimed At Cracking Down On Sideshows, Illegal Street Racing

New California Laws Aimed At Cracking Down On Sideshows, Illegal Street Racing

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Stopping sideshows and illegal street racing is the goal of four new California laws starting in 2025. “With the new state law being signed by Governor Newsom, is also going to allow us to arrest the bystanders, that are influencing the street racers, so people standing there watching it, could also…MORE

Gunfire And Illegal Fireworks Erupt Across Fresno County On New Year’s Eve

Gunfire And Illegal Fireworks Erupt Across Fresno County On New Year’s Eve

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Even before the clock struck midnight in Fresno, a mix of fireworks and gunshots could be heard or seen across the city. Fresno police say there were 71 ShotSpotter activations from 6 pm on New Year’s Eve until 4 am New Year’s Day. The department says there were reports of…MORE

2 Dead After Wrong-way Driver Crashes On Highway 99 In Fresno

2 Dead After Wrong-way Driver Crashes On Highway 99 In Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 64-year-old man is dead after he crashed driving the wrong way on a Fresno highway, killing a 73-year-old woman. The California Highway Patrol says the crash happened Saturday just before 7:20 a.m. on southbound Highway 99 near Shaw Avenue. Officers say 64-year-old Paul Weldon of Fresno was driving a Lexus…MORE

Suspect And Victim In Deadly Madera Fight Had Previously Dated

Suspect And Victim In Deadly Madera Fight Had Previously Dated

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — New details have been released about a fight between a man and a woman that turned deadly in Madera last week. The argument started around 3 pm at a home near D Street and 9th Street. Family members of Fabiola Frias-Sanchez told police that she had been arguing with Victor Amaro.…MORE

19-year-old Suspect In Deadly Clovis DUI Crash Pleads Not Guilty

19-year-old Suspect In Deadly Clovis DUI Crash Pleads Not Guilty

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The 19-year-old arrested for allegedly killing a woman in Clovis last week appeared in court for the second time. Fnu Himanshu was wearing a neck brace as he pleaded not guilty to all six of the charges against him, including DUI and manslaughter. Investigators say he was speeding on Gettysburg when…MORE

Clovis West Coach Dies Days After Crash With DUI Suspect

Clovis West Coach Dies Days After Crash With DUI Suspect

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A second victim who was involved in a deadly DUI crash in Clovis earlier this month has died. Clovis police say 42-year-old Ian Shaw of Clovis died from his injuries in the hospital Saturday. The crash happened at 2 am on December 1st at the intersection of Gettysburg and Fowler avenues. Investigators…MORE

Visalia Traffic Stop Turns Into Police Pursuit, Driver Arrested

Visalia Traffic Stop Turns Into Police Pursuit, Driver Arrested

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A traffic stop in the South Valley turned into a chase and arrest in Visalia. At about 1 p.m. Saturday, Visalia police officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Mooney Boulevard and Tulare Avenue. The vehicle drove off and a pursuit started. Investigators say the vehicle then stopped in the area…MORE

Rocket Stolen From Ride At Merced Amusement Park Returned

Rocket Stolen From Ride At Merced Amusement Park Returned

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An iconic rocket that was stolen from a Merced amusement park earlier this month has been returned. ‘Kiddieland’ in Applegate Park says the item was stolen on December 11 but was notified about the theft on Friday. The piece is made from a fuel tank from World War Two. Kiddieland says…MORE