Parole denied for convicted child torturer, 63; board cites risk to public safety
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A 63-year-old woman convicted of torturing her two adopted children was denied release last week by the California Board of Parole Hearings (BPH), announced the Kern County District Attorney's Office. On March 12, 2026, the BPH found that Rhonda Thompson continues to pose a current...
BPD: Woman hit, killed while riding electric scooter in downtown Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A woman who was riding an electric scooter is dead after being hit by a car in downtown Bakersfield, according to police. The Bakersfield Police Department said officers responded to the crash on P Street and 4th Street around 12:02 a.m. on March 17th. When they...
Kern County farmers brace for fertilizer shortages, higher prices amid Iran conflict
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County farmers are bracing for a potential fertilizer shortage and rising prices that could ripple through local agriculture and related businesses, as the conflict involving Iran disrupts global supply lines. Pat Klingler, a sales manager for fertilizer supplier Wilbur-Ellis...
Kern County nonprofit gets $27M grant to fight homelessness
A Kern County nonprofit received a $27M grant to build a homeless services campus in Kern County. Groundbreaking is set for this summer.
Robertsons are back with ‘Duck Dynasty: The Revival’
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — “Duck Dynasty” cast a spotlight on the Robertson family – the blue-collar answer to the Kardashians – on the cable channel A&E from 2012 to 2017. It was not only a ratings hit but spawned a flock of merchandise. Just when fans thought they would never see anymore of the Louisiana […]
North of the River Spring Break Camps keep kids engaged all week long
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Spring break is right around the corner and North of the River is offering camps that will keeps kids engaged all week long. NOR's spring break camps will be offering activities designed to mix learning and fun. Kids age 5 to 11 will participate in...
2 drivers die in head-on crash near Wasco
2 drivers died in a head-on crash on Hwy 46 near Wasco. One has been identified by the Kern County Coroner's Office.
Deputies open fire during standoff with domestic violence suspect: Kern County Sheriff’s Office
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County deputies opened fire during a standoff with a domestic violence suspect Friday, officials said. Deputies responded to the 16000 block of Highway 178 in Weldon for the report of domestic violence at about 6 p.m. on March 13. The suspect, identified as Michael Kemmeter, 30, was...
Man critically wounded, 3 arrested after shooting at Beale Park
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One man was left critically injured and three people were arrested in connection to a shooting at Beale Park late Friday night. Police responded to the park at about 11:33 p.m. for a ShotSpotter activation, officials said. A man was found at the park with apparent gunshot wound. The man...
Coroner identifies 63-year-old man killed in Bodfish crash into tree, building
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The 63-year-old man who died after his vehicle collided with a tree and an abandoned building in Lake Isabella in February has been identified as Phillip Bryan Mouser, 63, from Bodfish. The Kern County Coroner's Office said that on Feb. 12, at around 5:08 p.m., Mouser...
