Kget 17 News

Top Stories: - BPD is investigating an officer involved shooting near Ridgeview High School. - KCSO warns people of thieves dressed as deputies. - A man and woman have been charged in the death of a 1-year-old in Lake Isabella.

Top Stories- This morning, two people are seriously wounded after a shooting at a motel in South Bakersfield- Crews are battling a wildfire southeast of Bakersfield- A Bakersfield man is under arrest after a deadly shooting in Central Bakersfield earlier this week

Top Stories: - The Secret Witness Program is offering a reward for information about the suspect(s) in the shooting death of a man last year.- A lady was hit and killed on East Panama Lane Thursday night. - The southbound HWY 99 to Stockdale HWY off-ramp is not closed.

Top Stories- A Bakersfield police officer has been charged with felony battery for allegedly assaulting a man he says hit him and his dog with a car and took off- A prison riot broke out at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi yesterday morning- A man wanted for attempted murder and escaping KCSO custody is still on the run

Top Stories: - COURT WATCH: A charge of first-degree murder has been filed against a man who killed a woman two years ago. - The Secret Witness Program is offering a reward for information about the suspect(s) in the shooting death of a man last year. - CRIME WATCH: A man is fighting for his life after a stabbing at Planz Park.

Top Stories- An intense fire at a home in East Bakersfield broke out around 4 this morning- Police say a man is fighting for his life after a stabbing at Planz Park- The search continues this morning for an inmate who allegedly assaulted a deputy and managed to escape custody

Top Stories: - Inmate wanted for attempted murder is still on the run from the Kern County Sheriff's Office. - Former President Donald Trump was deposed today.- Students and educators are still feeling the effects of COVID-19.

Top Stories- An inmate is on the run this morning after escaping KCSO custody yesterday- The trial over Pacific Gas and Electric's 2015 pipeline explosion continues today- The man who punched radio host Ralph Bailey in the face and shattered his jaw was sentenced yesterday to two years in prison

Top Stories: - COVID-19 and air pollution. - An investigation is underway after two goats were allegedly stolen from Highland High School.- Transitional Kindergarten may be introduced in California.

Top Stories- A joint task force arrested an inmate on the run last night, just a day after he walked away from a re-entry facility- A suspect is in custody after reportedly returning to the scene of an attempted robbery and shooting at a KCSO deputy- A Bakersfield family is suing Pacific Gas and Electric, blaming the utility for the 2015 gas pipeline explosion at Wible and Houghton roads

Top Stories: - Updates on former Bakersfield Police Department Officer Andrew Peery. - A body was pulled from Miracle Hot Springs Monday morning.- A pedestrian was killed on Sunday morning while walking on Highway 99.

Top Stories- Former BPD officer Andrew Peery was killed in the line of duty in El Paso County, Colorado yesterday- A man is on the run after walking out of jail yesterday- Against republican opposition, senate democrats have managed to pass a sweeping 750-billion dollar climate, health care and tax bill

Top Stories: - CRIME WATCH: A man is in police custody after a stand-off with the Bakersfield Police Department. - Mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted this morning after a dangerous brush fire broke out in Santa Clarita.- The U.S. officially declared monkeypox a public health emergency.

Top Stories- A man is dead after crashing on Highway 58 last night- Mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted this morning after a dangerous brush fire broke out in Santa Clarita

Top Stories: - Follow-up file: Man said he did not know what he hit and hit an 11-year-old girl.- Local fire crews were able to save homes in a brush fire in Lebec. - The U.S. is to declare a public health emergency for monkeypox.

Top Stories- Since sparking last Friday, the McKinney fire has scorched more than 57-thousand acres in the Klamath national forest- Public Health officials have confirmed a sixth case of Monkeypox in Kern County- Firefighters were able to save dozens of homes from a brush fire in Lebec yesterday afternoon

Top Stories: - A new case of monkeypox was confirmed in Kern County. - Kern Public Health opened up new spots for the monkeypox vaccination event. - Court documents show new information regarding the death of a woman who was sleeping at Jefferson Park.

Top Stories- Hall of fame Dodger announcer Vin Scully has died at the age of 94- The McKinney fire continues growing in Siskiyou county as firefighters struggle to keep up

Top Stories: - Governor Gavin Newsom announced a state of emergency for California yesterday over the monkey-pox outbreak, following Illinois and New York.- An Arvin man was arrested in a car-to-car shooting that happened last month. - The Kern County Hospital Authority’s Board of Governor’s approved a new three-year agreement with SEIU 521 yesterday, the union that represents Kern Medical workers.

Top Stories- Governor Gavin Newsom announced a state of emergency for California yesterday over the monkey-pox outbreak.. following Illinois and New York- The Kern County Hospital Authority's Board of Governor's approved a new three-year agreement with SEIU 521 yesterday, the union that represents Kern Medical workers- The McKinney Fire has burned more than 85-square-miles in the Klamath national forest near the California - Oregon border