KSEE 24 - Local News

Body Of Fallen Soldier Returns Home

The body of a fallen soldier from Merced returned home from Iraq Friday. Servicemen carried the casket that held the body of Private First-Class Lukas Hopper. Hopper was killed in Iraq when his vehicle rolled over last week. The 20 year old had been in Iraq for more than a year, and was just nine days away from coming home before the accident. A public viewing will be held at Stratford Evans Funeral Home in Merced from 4 to 7 Friday night, and from 8am to 10am Saturday morning. A funeral will follow Saturday's viewing. Hopper will be buried at Cathy's Valley Cemetery.

Convoy of Hope Heads to Southwest Fresno

The international non-profit organization Convoy of Hope brings their larger than life community services project to Edison Computech on Saturday. They'll be handing out 160,000 lbs. of food, in addition to providing health services, haircuts, a carnival, and employment services. Organizers say this could be the most volunteers they've had at an event, and that they'll be ready to serve an expected 15,000. If you're attending, coordinators ask that you take advantage of the free parking at Chukchansi Park, and take a shuttle to the event.

Natural Immunity Boosters

Cold and flu prevention can involve more than hand sanitizing or even vaccines. Herbal experts recommend daily vitamin and herbal supplements: natural immunity boosters.

Stimulus Dollars: A dog chasing it's tail?

Positive economic news continues to come from congress in the form stimulus dollars extending unemployment benefits and first time and now existing homeowner tax credits. In this exclusive Central Valley Focus interview. Jon Brent speaks with financial analyst Monique Runge. She believes the stimulus dollars are good, but if the economy is ever going to stand on it's own...the dog will have to quit chasing it's tail.

Chukchansi Entertainment Jackpot

A singer goes on the record about abuse, a golden girl undergoes surgery and an academy award winning actor takes a turn behind the camera. Carolyn Bruck has your Entertainment Jackpot.

Fort Hood Shooting Update: Suspect Still Alive

The Military now says the man suspected of killing 12 soldiers at Ft Hood in Texas is not dead. Major Nadal Malik Hasan, is still alive, and under arrest at a nearby hosptial. Stay with KSEE 24 for the latest developments

Legendary Marathoner Dick Beardsley visits KSEE Sunrise

This morning on KSEE Sunrise Faith Sidlow talked with Dick Beardsley of Boston Marathon fame. Beardsley is the guest speaker at the Two Cities Marathon pasta dinner Saturday, November 7.

City Council Approves Residential Metered Water Rates

Fresno City Council voted to approve the implementation of metered water rates for Fresno residents. The meters will be installed beginning in January 2010. Public Utilities officials say if your water usage is at a constant pace, you won't see much difference, but that you will see a seasonal fluctuation. The city gave the public one last opportunity to protest the metered rates.

Do Clothes Make the Woman?

It's been said that "clothes make the man", but it appears they can also say a lot about a woman, too. An Australian study finds the clothes women buy reflect how they think about themselves.

Suspect in Officer Involved Shooting Arrested

After hours of searching for a man involved in an officer involved shooting, the suspect is now behind bars. 22 year old Dedrick Mitchell was found at around 1am in an apartment in the 2000 block of South Chance. Police say that is the area where Mitchell tried to rob a food vendor before police intervened. Mitchell was struck by the officer’s bullets multiple times, and had to be treated at an area hospital after the arrest. He is now in the Fresno County Jail.