The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said late Wednesday afternoon the driver drove through the main gate arm at the Lerdo Detentions Facility then sped off.

The organizers of the Los Angeles Olympics remain optimistic that Major League Baseball will find a way to join the NFL in ...

Attorneys for a man accused of killing four University of Idaho students have asked that his trial be delayed, citing in part a recent NBC “Dateline” special that they called ...

After watching drama-filled offseasons when it came to contract negotiations the past two years with his San Francisco 49ers ...

Kim Kardashian is a step closer to following in her father’s footsteps and becoming a lawyer. She has completed a legal apprenticeship and is now eligible to ...

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has died at the age of 65 after a battle with several health issues, the team announced.

Jim Irsay, the Indianapolis Colts’ owner who leveraged the popularity of Peyton Manning into a new stadium and a Super Bowl title, died Wednesday at age 65. Pete Ward, Irsay’s ...

The warmer weather is here and staying informed on water safety is vital. Brynn Carrigan from Kern County Public Health joined 17 News at noon to share a few ...

A man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of reckless driving and numerous firearms violations, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. At around 7:50 a.m.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans has agreed to pay nearly $180 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse under a settlement announced Wednesday. The archdiocese, its parishes and ...

Treasured artifacts associated with President Abraham Lincoln were on the auction block Wednesday, separated from a collection that was intended to be available for public ...

The 25th annual Latino Food Festival is returning to the Kern County Fairgrounds on Sunday. It will begin at 11 a.m. and wrap up at 6 p.m. It will feature the ...