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Bill McEwen,
News Director

Bill McEwen is news director and columnist for GV Wire. He joined GV Wire in August 2017 after 37 years at The Fresno Bee. With The Bee, he served as Opinion Editor, City Hall reporter, Metro columnist, sports columnist and sports editor through the years. His work has been frequently honored by the California Newspapers Publishers Association, including authoring first-place editorials in 2015 and 2016. Bill and his wife, Karen, are proud parents of two adult sons, and they have two grandsons. You can contact Bill at 559-492-4031 or at bmcewen@gvwire.com

Stories by Bill McEwen

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President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

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In Combative Speech, Trump Tries to Deflect Blame for Economic Concerns

A Hanford man was arrested Monday, Dec. 11, 2025, after Kings County deputies responded to reports of gunfire at a Home Gardens residence and found him, a convicted felon, in possession of a handgun and ammunition. (Kings County SO)

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Gunfire Reports Lead to Felon’s Arrest in Kings County

A driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI (drugs) Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2025, after CHP responded to reports of a vehicle traveling up to 100 mph and driving in the center divide on northbound State Route 99 near Avenue 184, leading officers on a pursuit before stopping. (CHP)

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Visalia-Area CHP Arrests Driver After Reckless DUI Pursuit on Highway 99

Image on FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino in a dark suit flanked by FBI agents in bullet proof vests

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Dan Bongino to Step Down From FBI

First lady Melania Trump stands with her son, Barron, as President Donald Trump during his second inauguration at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025. Melania Trump is portrayed as in control and assertive in the trailer for her new movie, “Melania.” (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

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‘Here We Go Again’: In Melania Trump’s Movie, This Time She Knows What She’s Doing

People walk along the National Mall, in view of the U.S. Capitol building, in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 2, 2025. (reuters/Kent Nishimura)

16 hours ago

US House Defeats Bids to Rein in Trump Venezuela Campaign

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