WASHINGTON, Feb 18 - Democratic U.S. senators traveling in Ukraine and neighboring countries on Wednesday vowed to return to Washington and push for stiff new energy sanctions and other legislation to put pressure on Russia to end its aggression against Ukraine. "I would hope that we would see a stronger...
Kings County Authorities Arrest Suspect, Recover $410K in Stolen Farm Equipment
A man suspected of stealing farm equipment worth approximately $410,000 over two months was arrested after an hour-long pursuit that ended when he crashed into an embankment and fled into a canal, authorities said. Kings County Sheriff's Office deputies responded Feb. 10 to a report of a stolen truck and...
A Great Day for Kopi. Fresno TV News Legend Hanging Up Mic.
Kopi Sotiropulos, the decades-tenured anchor on KMPH FOX26, announced Wednesday he is retiring. Sotiropulos made the announcement during the 9 a.m. broadcast of “Great Day.” "After all these years, it's time to take a break. This has been a great run. I've been thrilled to work here at Channel 26....
US and Uzbekistan Sign Critical Minerals Pact
The U.S. government has signed an agreement with Uzbekistan to secure better access to the Central Asian country's critical minerals, as U.S. President Donald Trump moves to counter China's dominance of crucial resources and their supply chains. The "Joint Investment Framework" between the U.S. International Development Finance Corp (DFC) and...
Madera Police Seek Help Identifying Theft Suspect
The Madera Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a woman suspected of stealing another customer's purse from a local business. Police released a surveillance image of the unidentified female suspect as part of their weekly "Who is This Wednesday" campaign. According to authorities, the woman was...
Wired Wednesday: Why Reedley Biolab Operator Came to US
GV Wire's Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 "Great Day" anchor Liz Gonzalez about the Reedley biolab operator and his intentions for coming to the United States. The operator, Jia Bei Zhu, entered the U.S. illegally after committing fraud on an "epic scale" in Canada. In April, Zhu's case...
Wall Street Ends Higher, Lifted by Nvidia and Other AI Stocks
Wall Street ended higher on Wednesday, lifted by gains in Nvidia, Amazon and other technology-related heavyweights following recent jitters about artificial intelligence. Nvidia climbed 1.6% after the world's most valuable company said it had signed a multi-year deal to sell to Meta Platforms millions of its current and future AI...
Why Some Cold States Are Making It Cheaper to Run a Heat Pump
For many Americans, installing a heat pump to heat and cool a home can lower household bills in addition to reducing emissions. But in some places, that financial advantage has a big weak spot: winter. High electricity costs and cold temperatures can make heating through the cold season with a...
Russia’s Exile From World Sports Will End Next Month at Paralympics
MILAN — Russia’s long sporting exile is ending. A pariah in global sports for more than a decade, Russia will be represented by a small team of athletes at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy next month, organizers confirmed, prompting condemnation from European leaders Wednesday. The decision follows increased acceptance...
Morgan Stanley Opened Accounts for Epstein Trusts as Late as 2019
TORONTO/NEW YORK, Feb 18 - Morgan Stanley opened accounts for Jeffrey Epstein's trusts between 2015 and 2019, years after the financier was convicted and registered as a sex offender under a 2008 plea deal, documents released by the U.S. Justice Department show. The emails made public by the DOJ, which...