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Before the frenzy of holiday shopping and shipping, mail carriers are taking a break this week.
https://www.kget.com/national-news/will-mail-come-this-weekend-usps-delivery-changes-post-office-closures-planned-for-thanksgiving-holiday/
https://www.kget.com/national-news/will-mail-come-this-weekend-usps-delivery-changes-post-office-closures-planned-for-thanksgiving-holiday/
November 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Before the frenzy of holiday shopping and shipping, mail carriers are taking a break this week.
https://www.kget.com/national-news/will-mail-come-this-weekend-usps-delivery-changes-post-office-closures-planned-for-thanksgiving-holiday/
https://www.kget.com/national-news/will-mail-come-this-weekend-usps-delivery-changes-post-office-closures-planned-for-thanksgiving-holiday/
You may wake up as a multi-millionaire on Thanksgiving as the Powerball jackpot continues to grow.
https://www.kget.com/national-news/powerball-jackpot-at-681m-ahead-of-thanksgiving-eve-drawing-how-much-would-you-actually-win/
https://www.kget.com/national-news/powerball-jackpot-at-681m-ahead-of-thanksgiving-eve-drawing-how-much-would-you-actually-win/
November 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
You may wake up as a multi-millionaire on Thanksgiving as the Powerball jackpot continues to grow.
https://www.kget.com/national-news/powerball-jackpot-at-681m-ahead-of-thanksgiving-eve-drawing-how-much-would-you-actually-win/
https://www.kget.com/national-news/powerball-jackpot-at-681m-ahead-of-thanksgiving-eve-drawing-how-much-would-you-actually-win/
17’s Elaina Rusk and her mom, Mama Rusk, took over the KGET Kitchen and showed us some Thanksgiving tips and tricks.
https://www.kget.com/guest-interviews/thanksgiving-tips-with-mama-and-elaina-rusk/
https://www.kget.com/guest-interviews/thanksgiving-tips-with-mama-and-elaina-rusk/
November 21, 2025 at 2:31 AM
17’s Elaina Rusk and her mom, Mama Rusk, took over the KGET Kitchen and showed us some Thanksgiving tips and tricks.
https://www.kget.com/guest-interviews/thanksgiving-tips-with-mama-and-elaina-rusk/
https://www.kget.com/guest-interviews/thanksgiving-tips-with-mama-and-elaina-rusk/
Affordability pressures are shutting young people out of the housing market, and the median age of first-time homebuyers is now 40, a record high.
Click the link in the bio for more information.
Click the link in the bio for more information.
November 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Affordability pressures are shutting young people out of the housing market, and the median age of first-time homebuyers is now 40, a record high.
Click the link in the bio for more information.
Click the link in the bio for more information.
Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Terry announced his retirement from the department in April of 2026
Read the full article on our website.
Read the full article on our website.
October 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Terry announced his retirement from the department in April of 2026
Read the full article on our website.
Read the full article on our website.
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A special edition of 17 News will air on KGET-TV 17 after the game.
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September 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Due to NFL football, 17 News at 5 will only be available tonight on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus to learn how to get KGET+ on your smart TV devices.
A special edition of 17 News will air on KGET-TV 17 after the game.
A special edition of 17 News will air on KGET-TV 17 after the game.
Watch "After Sunrise" with KGET+ on your smart TV devices. Visit https://www.kget.com/plus/ to learn more.
July 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Watch "After Sunrise" with KGET+ on your smart TV devices. Visit https://www.kget.com/plus/ to learn more.
MADDIE JANSSEN: Watch the segments from Maddie Janssen's final newscast as Sunrise anchor at the link. https://www.kget.com/sunrise/maddie-janssen-final-day-at-kget-17-news-at-sunrise/
June 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
MADDIE JANSSEN: Watch the segments from Maddie Janssen's final newscast as Sunrise anchor at the link. https://www.kget.com/sunrise/maddie-janssen-final-day-at-kget-17-news-at-sunrise/
KGET is partnering with local crime advocates for a Crime Victims’ Vigil on April 30.https://www.kget.com/2025-crime-victims-vigil/#/rounds/1/gallery/487632425
April 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
KGET is partnering with local crime advocates for a Crime Victims’ Vigil on April 30.https://www.kget.com/2025-crime-victims-vigil/#/rounds/1/gallery/487632425
KGET is partnering with local crime advocates for a Crime Victims’ Vigil on April 30.
https://www.kget.com/2025-crime-victims-vigil/#/rounds/1/gallery/487632425
https://www.kget.com/2025-crime-victims-vigil/#/rounds/1/gallery/487632425
April 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
KGET is partnering with local crime advocates for a Crime Victims’ Vigil on April 30.
https://www.kget.com/2025-crime-victims-vigil/#/rounds/1/gallery/487632425
https://www.kget.com/2025-crime-victims-vigil/#/rounds/1/gallery/487632425
The Athletics have sold out of season tickets for their inaugural year in West Sacramento. https://buff.ly/3PvxAgx
January 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The Athletics have sold out of season tickets for their inaugural year in West Sacramento. https://buff.ly/3PvxAgx
If you grew up in Bakersfield in the 1970s, ‘80s, ‘90s or aughts, you no doubt heard his voice. You might even have listened to his voice with enthusiastic regularity. A lot of people did. https://buff.ly/40quPDo
January 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
If you grew up in Bakersfield in the 1970s, ‘80s, ‘90s or aughts, you no doubt heard his voice. You might even have listened to his voice with enthusiastic regularity. A lot of people did. https://buff.ly/40quPDo
Leaders emphasize Kern County law enforcement is not involved in Border Patrol operations https://buff.ly/40uAoAE
January 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Leaders emphasize Kern County law enforcement is not involved in Border Patrol operations https://buff.ly/40uAoAE
Organizations in Kern County mobilize to help Los Angeles fire victims https://buff.ly/40bBuA3
January 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Organizations in Kern County mobilize to help Los Angeles fire victims https://buff.ly/40bBuA3
Community members believe now is the time to warn others. https://buff.ly/3PxF5Dy
January 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Community members believe now is the time to warn others. https://buff.ly/3PxF5Dy
Woman gets life without parole for 'heinous' sex crimes in human trafficking case https://buff.ly/40mUTzf
January 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Woman gets life without parole for 'heinous' sex crimes in human trafficking case https://buff.ly/40mUTzf
Rosca de Reyes tradition: What does it mean if you get the baby in a king cake https://buff.ly/3WaIiwz
January 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Rosca de Reyes tradition: What does it mean if you get the baby in a king cake https://buff.ly/3WaIiwz
A growing number of Republicans say they’re confident that the votes in the 2024 presidential election were counted accurately in the wake of President-elect Trump's victory in November, according to a new poll released on Friday. https://buff.ly/422dIci
January 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A growing number of Republicans say they’re confident that the votes in the 2024 presidential election were counted accurately in the wake of President-elect Trump's victory in November, according to a new poll released on Friday. https://buff.ly/422dIci
A fire to a semi-truck and trailer slowed traffic in southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Pyramid Lake on Friday for hours, officials said. https://buff.ly/4akSpVL
January 3, 2025 at 11:52 PM
A fire to a semi-truck and trailer slowed traffic in southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Pyramid Lake on Friday for hours, officials said. https://buff.ly/4akSpVL
Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday aimed at addressing the rising health risks posed by ultra-processed foods and synthetic food dyes. https://buff.ly/3BYj2mr
January 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday aimed at addressing the rising health risks posed by ultra-processed foods and synthetic food dyes. https://buff.ly/3BYj2mr
4 candidates file to run in special election for vacant Assembly seat https://buff.ly/41Ye2cf
January 3, 2025 at 4:13 AM
4 candidates file to run in special election for vacant Assembly seat https://buff.ly/41Ye2cf
One man has been arrested in connection to a deadly stabbing that happened in East Bakersfield late Wednesday night. https://buff.ly/3VZuTaQ
January 3, 2025 at 3:04 AM
One man has been arrested in connection to a deadly stabbing that happened in East Bakersfield late Wednesday night. https://buff.ly/3VZuTaQ
The driver of a car that crashed early New Year’s Day said a passenger grabbed the wheel, causing them to lose control, according to a court filing. https://buff.ly/4iSSRy6
January 3, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The driver of a car that crashed early New Year’s Day said a passenger grabbed the wheel, causing them to lose control, according to a court filing. https://buff.ly/4iSSRy6
Police suspect alcohol was a factor in a fatal single-vehicle crash early New Year’s Day in southwest Bakersfield. https://buff.ly/4fFwBoO
January 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Police suspect alcohol was a factor in a fatal single-vehicle crash early New Year’s Day in southwest Bakersfield. https://buff.ly/4fFwBoO
From everyone at 17 News, we wish you a Happy New Year.
January 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
From everyone at 17 News, we wish you a Happy New Year.