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7th annual ‘Running for Angels’ 5k | KGET 17
Updated: Oct 13, 2024 / 02:35 PM PDT. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County came together on Saturday to support families who’ve dealt with infant loss. The 7th annual ‘Running for Angels’ event for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month took place Oct. 12, at Yokuts Park. The 5k run and walk started bright and early at 7 a.m.
Video: Hurricane Milton sucks water out of Tampa Bay
Oct 10, 2024 · TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay experienced a rare reverse storm surge as Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening, temporarily drawing water out of the bay and exposing parts of the bay floor that are typically submerged.Video taken by NewsNation reporter Brian Entin showed the seawater heavily receding by Bayshore Boulevard. “All the water has run out of the bay,” Entin said.
Two people charged with child abuse and neglect in death of 2 …
Oct 12, 2024 · A 2-year-old girl taken by police from a home on Vernal Place was rushed to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Police also took another other child into protective custody. Two people were arrested on child abuse charges. 29-year-old Greg MacDonald is charged with the child’s death. 40-year-old Chandy MacCarthy was booked on ...
Bakersfield Commons to break ground on first project - KGET 17
Oct 12, 2024 · Bakersfield Commons, the long delayed development on Coffee Road, just south of Rosedale Highway, is breaking ground on a large warehouse complex — a speculative project that the local broker involved with the project says has attracted preliminary interest from Fortune 500 companies. American Airlines flight forced to make emergency landing ...
Matthew Queen sentenced to life term in ‘Bakersfield 3’ case
Jun 7, 2022 · Despot, Holsonbake and James Kulstad — killed in a shooting unrelated to Queen’s case — became known as the “Bakersfield 3.” They knew each other and either died or went missing within two months. Before sentencing, Cheryl Holsonbake, Micah Holsonbake’s mother, told the court her son was much more than the gun-making, drug-dealing, abusive man described at …
Live updates: Election night in Kern County - KGET 17
Updated: Nov 6, 2024 / 02:01 AM PST. Polls close at 8 p.m. in Kern County and California, but votes are being tallied across the country. 17 News will update this page over the next few hours with news and links on the latest election results, both locally and nationally. Kern County voters will elect supervisors in District 2 and District 5 ...
Where to vote in Kern County: Full list of polling places - KGET 17
Nov 7, 2022 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — With Election Day in a matter of hours, many may be looking for a polling location to cast their vote. According to the Kern County Elections Division, here is a full list of polling locations in Kern. (To find your nearest polling locations, search you address here.) Actis Junior High School […]
Police activity backs up traffic on Hwy 178 near Mt Vernon exit
Oct 8, 2024 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Traffic was at a standstill Monday evening along Highway 178 because of a pursuit that ended near the Mount Vernon exit. A Bakersfield Police Department spokesperson said officers were called to the area for a report of someone making threats to harm themselves and others. The person was placed into custody, […]
2024 Spooktacular Costume Contest - KGET 17
Oct 11, 2024 · Get ready for KGET’s Spooktacular Costume Contest! Upload pictures of your Halloween costume down below and you can be entered to win the spookiest of prizes! 1st Place – Brand NEW VR Headset. 2nd Place – $200 Gift Card to The BLVD. 3rd Place – $150 Gift Card to The BLVD. 1st Place winner will also get to show off their costume LIVE on ...