BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A Kern County firefighter has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a preteen girl. Christopher Wells, 45, a Kern County Fire Department captain with 21 years with the department was arrested in Los Angeles County last Wednesday. Wells is charged with four felonies alleging sexual abu...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Bakersfield added nearly 1500 residents over the past year. Figures from the California Department of Finance indicate a 0.4% increase to 422,853 residents, keeping Bakersfield ranked as the ninth-largest city in California. According to Wikipedia, Bakersfield is a significant hub for both agr...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A Bakersfield man accused of DUI in a crash that killed a 12-year-old girl and injured an 11-year-old boy will return to court later this month. Prosecutors say Diego Godinez, 35, was driving under the influence when he crashed into another car at more than 100 miles per hour at South Union an...

Kacey Musgraves closed the final night of her three-show run at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas, with a surprise appearance from Miranda Lambert. ...

Tucker Wetmore has been named the 2026 ACM New Male Artist of the Year, marking the first ACM Award of his career. The honor was announced during a re...

Avery Anna has been named the 2026 ACM New Female Artist of the Year, adding a major honor to her country music career. Organizers announced the award...

Maren Morris recently pointed to several women in country music who are gaining attention across the genre, naming Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson and Meg...