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
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.
Man hospitalized after shooting in northeast Fresno, police say
A man was hospitalized after he was shot in northeast Fresno on Monday night.
Body of missing 17-year-old girl recovered from Kaweah River by volunteer diver
A volunteer diver says he has recovered the body of a teen girl who was swept away in the Kaweah River earlier this week.
Vince Fong wins race for US Congressional District 20 seat
The voters have chosen Vince Fong to fill the vacant seat in the 20th Congressional District.
Fresno becomes 1st California city to pass Narcan ordinance for businesses serving alcohol
Fresno has become the first city in California to provide businesses that serve alcohol with the opioid overdose reversal drug, Narcan.