Nico Payne

Fresno

Weather Anchor and Reporter at KFSN-TV (Fresno, CA)

Weather Anchor and Reporter @abc30

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Local students partner to help build Trion Supercars

Apr 24, 2024 | abc30.com | Nico Payne

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Some local students are getting the opportunity of a lifetime to work on a supercar, helping them advance their skills in technology and manufacturing. It's called the Trion Nemesis, an advanced supercar that aims to be a first-of-its-kind in many ways. "A lot of the things that we are still using today, such as the stowaway seat in the caravan that folds into the floor, he designed that," explained Kie Fair with Trion Supercars Group.
Arson investigation continues as cypress trees targeted at local cemeteries

Apr 23, 2024 | abc30.com | Nico Payne

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Investigators continue to look for a motive along with who is responsible for continuously setting fire to cypress trees in local cemeteries. Officials with Ararat Armenian Cemetery say the fires started in January with one or two trees at a time. Since these early fires started close to a homeless encampment, investigators initially thought the fires may have been started for warmth.
New app MagnusCards takes flight to help travelers

Apr 22, 2024 | abc30.com | Nico Payne

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- There is a new app for travelers to help with accessibility when flying. The initiative is part of World Autism Awareness month, and it aims to make the airport experience more manageable and comfortable. Yosemite International Airport in partnership with Magnusmode has launched a smartphone app that offers travelers step-by-step visuals, audio, and text to help navigate their journey.
Ski season extended at China Peak after recent storms bring fresh snow

Apr 16, 2024 | abc30.com | Nico Payne

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Before warmer temperatures set in, folks at ski resorts are soaking up what's left of the snow from our recent spring storms. This year's ski season at China Peak is scheduled to end April 28th. The resort will be hosting three-day weekends for the rest of the month. The chance for an even longer ski season is possible, but slim based on the current forecast.
Butterflies and Big Bug Experience now open at Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Apr 15, 2024 | abc30.com | Nico Payne

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- If you're a fan of creepy crawlers, then the new exhibit at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo may be for you. Visitors flocking to opened exhibits on Monday may be familiar with the Butterfly Garden returning from last year.
Weather whiplash raising questions about summer in Central California

Apr 9, 2024 | abc30.com | Nico Payne

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif (KFSN) -- The constantly changing weather may be throwing people for a loop, and no, the weather pattern is not the result of a cosmic event. A low-pressure system that has been keeping valley temperatures cool is making way for changes. "And that low pressure system is going to basically be replaced and give way to a ridge, and so the ridge will allow temperatures to warm," said Antoinette Serrato, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service. How warm are we talking?
April snowpack survey above average for second straight year

Apr 2, 2024 | abc30.com | Nico Payne

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Last year's snowpack was well over twice its average. To see how this year stacked up, state officials, along with Governor Gavin Newsom, trekked through a snow depth of five feet to see the survey results. Snow surveys at the Phillips station located in the Sierra Nevada have been conducted since 1941. With constant shifts in our weather pattern, the snowpack is above average for the second straight season.
Vegetation fires starting to decrease across Fresno

Apr 1, 2024 | abc30.com | Nico Payne

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- It's still early in the year, but we are seeing a downtrend in numbers when it comes to fires across the city. Fire officials contribute that trend to the changing weather pattern and increased mitigation efforts.
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots soar to nearly $2B combined

Mar 25, 2024 | abc30.com | Nico Payne

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Spring has sprung and lotto fever is in the air as multiple games are seeing jackpots with some staggering high numbers. "This is the first time that those multi-state, Powerball, Mega-millions have both been up over $800 million at the same time," said Carolyn Becker, California Lottery Spokesperson. Winnings stacking up to over $800 million and $1.1 billion at the same time has never happened before, and players around town are hoping to cash in.
Sanger student makes it to national competition after winning Fresno County Scripps Spell Off

Mar 19, 2024 | abc30.com | Nico Payne

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Spell Off took place Tuesday morning. Three competitions took place at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District on Tuesday, but only four finalists made it to the qualifying round. "Those four competitors...they will compete for the Scripps National Bee," said Amy Alvarado with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools.