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Police Investigating Possible Pipe Bomb Outside Walmart in Central Fresno

Police Investigating Possible Pipe Bomb Outside Walmart in Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are investigating a possible pipe bomb outside a Walmart in central Fresno. Authorities were called out to the store on Blackstone and Ashlan around 7:30 am Monday. An employee reported a suspicious object outside the front door of the building. The EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) has taken over the investigation.…MORE

Animal Rabies Cases Confirmed In Fresno County

Animal Rabies Cases Confirmed In Fresno County

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Several cases of animal rabies have been confirmed in Fresno County. The Health Department says bats in both Reedley and Fresno tested positive for the disease that attacks the nervous system. Several feral cats may have also come in contact with a diseased bat found in Reedley. While no known human…MORE

Plane Crashes In Almond Orchard In Madera 

Plane Crashes In Almond Orchard In Madera 

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a plane crashed in an almond orchard in Madera.  Madera police say officers were called out at about 4:30 pm Sunday to the area north of Avenue 16 and Road 23, near the city’s airport.  Investigators say a man in his 60s was taking a test…MORE

Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Reedley 

Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Reedley 

REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a man was found dead in Reedley.  Police say they received a report of a man lying on the ground near Buttonwillow and Myra avenues just before 6:30 a.m. Sunday.  When officers arrived, they immediately began CPR after finding the man unconscious and not breathing.  EMS…MORE

Firebaugh Native Josh Allen Named 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player

Firebaugh Native Josh Allen Named 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player

FRESNO, CA (KMJ/KFSN) – Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been named the 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player. The Firebaugh native passed for 3,731 yards and 28 touchdowns while also rushing for 531 yards and 12 TDs. His 6 interceptions were the fewest in his 7-year career. His 40 total TDs were 4th most in the…MORE

New Area Code Coming To Central Valley 

New Area Code Coming To Central Valley 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Valley is about to be home to more than just the 559 and the 209.  Starting soon, new numbers will use the 357 area code.  The encouraging news is that you don’t need to change your existing area code.  To make that possible, beginning February 26, customers with a 559…MORE

Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Car In Southeast Fresno 

Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Car In Southeast Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A bicyclist is in critical condition after being hit by a car in southeast Fresno.  It happened shortly before 7:30 pm Thursday near Kings Canyon and Clovis Avenue.  The California Highway Patrol says witnesses saw the cyclist run a red light before colliding with the car, which had the right of…MORE

Man Killed, Another Hospitalized After Shooting In Hanford

Man Killed, Another Hospitalized After Shooting In Hanford

HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting in Hanford on Thursday night. The shooting happened around 8:15 pm in a parking lot near the In-N-Out restaurant on 12th Avenue and Centennial Drive. Hanford police say a man was found dead outside a vehicle. A second man was taken to a…MORE

Southwest Airlines Adding Nonstop Flights Between Fresno and San Diego

Southwest Airlines Adding Nonstop Flights Between Fresno and San Diego

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Southwest Airlines is expanding its offerings at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The airline announced Thursday that it will begin offering daily non-stop flights between Fresno and San Diego beginning October 2. The airline currently offers daily non-stop flights from Fresno to Las Vegas and Denver. It also has seasonal service to Dallas.…MORE