KMJ/KFSN) – The first person has died of bird flu in the United States, the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed on Monday. The patient, who was exposed to non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds, was over age 65 and had underlying medical conditions, officials said. Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County firefighters are working to sharpen their skills as they prepare for real-life scenarios. On Sunday, firefighters from CAL FIRE Fresno, Fresno County Fire and the City of Selma gathered in Fowler to go over different emergency drills. “We’re focusing on first instructional firefighting skills and scenarios command control,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after police say multiple people broke in and stole from a tobacco warehouse in east central Fresno. Police responded to OkSales on Pontiac Way near Ann Avenue after an alarm went off after 4 am Monday. Officers say a White Lexus rammed into the gate, which allowed…… MORE
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) — A Madera County sheriff’s K9 shot by a suspect returned to duty this weekend after six long weeks of recovery. Sheriff Tyson Pogue says K9 Obie will take part in training and serving the community. The two-year-old Dutch Shepherd’s recovery included four weeks of daily vet visits, three surgeries, and…… MORE
Fresno City Councilman-elect Nick Richardson joined KMJ’s Blake Taylor and Jeff Aiello Friday to discuss his ambitions and expectations after a surprising election victory:… MORE
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A change to emergency services in the city of Merced will help save more lives. Connie Hinesley’s daughter 8-year-old Aryelle has eplipsey. She’s all too familiar with calling 911 in Merced. “We call every couple months, sometimes more than once a month, to be transported to Valley Children’s because we cannot…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A man could soon face several charges after a high-speed chase with deputies in Fresno County. It started just before 12:30 a.m. Friday at Hughes and Belmont avenues, the deputies spotted what they thought was a possibly stolen vehicle. The driver refused to pull over, leading deputies on a 20-minute…… MORE
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
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
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
