KEARNEY, Neb. — A California truck driver accused of causing a crash that killed three people in south-central Nebraska has pleaded not guilty. Buffalo County District Court records say Kenneth Kratt, of Madera entered the pleas last month to three counts of felony manslaughter. The records don't list a trial...
Jury Finds That Fresno Man Killed Two by Providing Fentanyl
A federal jury has convicted a Fresno man for causing the deaths of two people, including the mother of his children, by providing them with fentanyl, a synthetic opioid. In a case attracting nationwide attention, the jury on Friday convicted Darnell Pearson, 41, on two counts of distributing fentanyl resulting...
Will TV's 'American Pickers' Find Rusted Gold in Madera?
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, the duo behind the popular TV antiquing series 'American Pickers,'Â are hoping to uncover lost treasures in the Valley during a visit to California in March. Listen to this article: "Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always...
'American Pickers' Look to the Valley for Unique Antique Finds
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, the duo behind the popular TV antiquing series 'American Pickers,' are reaching out for Valley leads as they plan a visit to California in March. "Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something...
Video Catches Vandal Wildly Slashing Madera Christmas Display
[aggregation-styles] ABC 30 A man with two blades in his hands was caught on camera savagely swinging at inflatable Christmas decorations in a Madera neighborhood, ripping them apart. Video shows the attacker wildly slashing at Jeff Cox's elaborate annual yard display, known fondly as the Madera Christmas House. The display of...
Madera Kids to Get Early Jump on Career Choices at New School
Madera Unified School District's newest middle school is designed to give students a head start on careers such as nurse, florist, computer programmer, plumber, and museum curator. The district held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday on the site of the Concurrent Enrollment Middle School, a $36 million project on Lilly Street...
School Is Starting. Slow Down for Kids!
New school buildings, new principals, new reading labs, new sports facilities, more money for special education: There's a whole lot of "new" for Fresno, Clovis, Central, Visalia and Madera students, parents and staff in the new school year. That includes a new focus on school bus safety by area school...
What's New for Students Heading Back to School? Plenty!
New school buildings, new principals, new reading labs, new sports facilities, more money for special education: There's a whole lot of "new" for Fresno, Clovis, Central, Visalia and Madera students, parents and staff in the new school year. That includes a new focus on school bus safety by area school...
Video Shows Tense Scene Between Suspect, Madera Officer
It was a tense moment: A suspect in a stolen car, followed by a Madera police officer, suddenly skids to a stop and pops out of the vehicle. Dashcam video on the patrol car of officer Ryan Vasquez shows the suspect, later identified as Curtis Kirkland, raising his hand "as...
Madera Pharmacist Arrested on Opioid Trafficking Charges
A Madera pharmacist and two Fresno men were arrested Tuesday for allegedly engaging in a conspiracy to distribute the opioids oxycodone and hydrocodone, according to federal officials. The arrests followed a 42-count federal grand jury indictment on April 11. The three men arrested and charged with possession and conspiracy to...