Kellie Helton
Before joining the ABC30 Action News team, Kellie worked as an editor, photographer, assignment editor, and digital producer at other stations in Fresno.
She has worked in both news and sports, beginning her career as an on-field photographer for the Fresno Grizzlies and Fresno Fuego before going on to become a broadcast director.
During her time with the Grizzlies, Kellie directed the game in which former Houston Astros star Carlos Correa hit his first homerun in Triple-A baseball.
Kellie was born on the coast of Central California but has spent most of her life in the Valley, graduating from Visalia's Redwood High School.
Kellie's Stories
Escaped Kern County inmate Cesar Hernandez now wanted for officer's murder in Mexico
An inmate who escaped outside a courthouse in Delano last year is now on the run after a shootout with authorities in Mexico on Wednesday.
Juveniles not facing charges after fight outside Clovis store leaves paramedic hospitalized: DA
A group of minors will not be facing charges after a fight outside a mall in Clovis sent a man to the hospital over the weekend.
'Suspicious package' dropped off at central Fresno Walmart, police say
An investigation is underway after a suspicious package was dropped off at a Walmart store in central Fresno on Tuesday night.
Madera Community Hospital set to reopen this Tuesday
Madera Community Hospital will reopen its doors this week after a years-long closure.
Voluntary recall issued for 2nd batch of RAW FARM milk after bird flu found in sample
A Fresno County farm has issued a voluntary recall for a second batch of raw milk after bird flu was found in a sample.
Measure A passes, securing $400 million bond for Clovis Unified, district officials say
The Clovis Unified School District says that voters have approved a $400 million bond to fund school needs.
Lois Tarkanian, lifelong educator and wife of famed Fresno State basketball coach, dies
Dr. Lois Tarkanian, a trailblazer in education and widow of famed Fresno State men's basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian, has died.
Governor Newsom not offering clemency to Menendez brothers right now, defers case to DA-elect
Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday that he has no plans to offer clemency to the Menendez brothers at this time.
Fresno State to officially join Pac-12 conference in 2026, school confirms
Fresno State is officially joining the Pac-12 conference in 2026, the university has confirmed.
Wildfire shuts down part of Highway 198 near Coalinga
Firefighters are bracing for increasing temperatures as a wildfire in Fresno County grew in size.