Stephen Hicks
Before moving to Fresno, Stephen was the Sports Director at KERO-TV in Bakersfield. During his three years in Kern County, he reported on big local athletes like Derek Carr, Kevin Harvick and Tyrone Wallace while also getting the chance to cover CSU Bakersfield's run to the program's first NCAA Tournament and NIT Final Four appearances taking him everywhere from Oklahoma City to Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Stephen graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University where he spent time reporting on Arizona issues from Washington, D.C. Before pursuing journalism, he played two years of college golf at Glendale Community College.
For almost a year after college, Stephen was a general assignment news reporter at KERO-TV.
When he isn't working, Stephen likes to spend his free time playing guitar, golfing, hiking, cooking and traveling to hidden gems in California.
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Stephen's Stories
Buchanan heading to Selland Arena for first time since 2010, other final set
Once again, the Central Section boys and girls basketball championships will be decided at Selland Arena.
Bulldog Breakdown: Fresno State softball gearing up for Mary Nutter Classic
A walk-off winner on the softball diamond has the Bulldogs riding high into this weekend's tournament.
Good Sports: NFL MVP Josh Allen inspiring his hometown of Firebaugh
Josh Allen's rise from small-town Firebaugh to NFL MVP is inspiring kids to dream big, proving hard work and perseverance can defy the odds.
Fresno State's rivalry with San Jose State to continue after Pac-12 move
Even after its move to the Pac-12 in 2026, Fresno State will maintain its rivalry with San Jose State, a school staying in the Mountain West.
Firebaugh native Josh Allen named 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player
Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been named the 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player.
Bulldog Breakdown: Catching up with Fresno State Football head coach Matt Entz
It's been two months to the day since Fresno State hired Matt Entz to be their next head football coach.
Fresno's Xavier Worthy takes podium at Super Bowl's opening night
Super Bowl week officially kicked off in New Orleans Monday night.
QB&A with David Carr: Previewing the Chiefs and Eagles Super Bowl matchup
There will be a pair of local connections in this year's Super Bowl.
Bulldog Breakdown: Fresno State men's golf team gearing up for spring season
The Fresno State men's golf team is getting ready to tee off on a spring campaign.
Bryson DeChambeau is working on bringing a 'mega-project' to the Valley
Golf champ and Clovis native Bryson DeChambeau is working on bringing a "mega-project" to the Central Valley that would build a driving range, golf course, homes and a community center over 200 acres.