An obituary states that Sprague died on April 11, at 84-years-old.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Jerry A. Bishop, 31, removed his GPS monitoring device and fled from the Male Community Reentry Program.

Barksdale Air Force Base announced the sudden closure of its Red River Dining Facility when a rodent infestation was discovered. Photos of the infestation at the Louisiana base have since spread on social media.

Kern Health Systems, better known as Kern Family Health Care, is partnering with an out-of-state agency, leading employees to fear there may soon be mass layoffs.

Cup Noodles, the cheap, quick — and now microwaveable — instant ramen makers are again diving into parts unknown with a limited-time noodle cup with an unexpected flavor profile.

Multiple witnesses said Coykendall, 34, had made comments threatening trouble if Peterson returned to Ridgecrest.

Police are investigating the gruesome discovery of a body inside a stolen U-Haul truck in Los Angeles' Mid City neighborhood on Thursday.

An iconic Southern California desert dweller is now formally recognized by the State of California as endangered. On Thursday, the California Fish and Game Commission unanimously approved designating the Mojave desert tortoise as endangered, elevating its risk for extinction from its previous designation as threatened. The Mojave desert tortoise has been recognized as a threatened […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A free clinic on expunging past felonies or misdemeanors will be held next month, with local attorneys providing advice on a first-come first-serve basis. The clinic, held by Cal State Bakersfield’s Legal Information & Support Clinic Program, is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on May 10 at 2204 Q […]

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission caught one of the heaviest Burmese pythons ever recorded.

NEW YORK — Reporters covering former President Trump’s New York criminal trial were admonished Thursday by the judge overseeing it following the dismissal of a seated juror who expressed frustration about the case’s extensive media coverage.   The snag led Justice Juan Merchan to direct the press to stop reporting prospective jurors’ employers and physical characteristics […]

House conservatives are furious with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for championing another massive round of Ukraine aid. But for all the grousing, threats and public protests, none of the critics are ready to use the one tool that lends them leverage in the fight: a motion to vacate. Without it, they’re left with no viable […]

Filed in federal court, the suit says the mother of Ezekiel Rivera argued with the child's father, Raul Rivera, during a custody exchange on June 3.

The crash occurred on Highway 65, just south of Highway 155, around 4:57 p.m.

Multiple Southern California cities were named as the safest spots in the Golden State, according to a report from SafeWise, a home security review website. The company recently released its 10th annual Safest Cities report. Multiple cities named on the list are in Orange County. Cities from San Bernardino and Riverside counties were also named […]

Funds raised from the Derby party will go towards supporting CASA's programs to continue offering help for children in Kern.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County residents can drop off unwanted household items for free in Oildale. The Roberts Lane Transfer Station, located at 1900 Roberts Lane, is open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The station accepts: TVs, e-waste, furniture mattresses, home appliances, water heaters […]

"We’ll see you at your house. We’ll murder you," Patel said as she complained about increased security at the meetings.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Police are asking for help identify a thief who took money from someone who just withdrew cash from an ATM last month in south Bakersfield. The Bakersfield Police Department released a surveillance image of the robbery suspect Thursday. The robbery happened on March 19 at around 2:45 p.m., police said. The […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Lamont Boys and Girls Club is set to host an Earth Day fair April 22 to celebrate environmental awareness and sustainable practices. Teen coordinator at the Lamont club, Margie Madera, joined 17 News at Noon to speak about the short film, “The Air We Breathe,” which will be screened at […]