BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A status hearing has been postponed in the case of a Kern County Sheriff's sergeant accused of rape. Attorneys for Steven Wells, 45, are seeking more evidence after Wells was charged with rape by force, assault, and burglary after he allegedly entered the victim's home through an unlocked door...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A former Bakersfield band teacher has entered a plea of no contest to sex charges. Salvador Fabian, 27, from Del Oro High School, entered the plea Tuesday to having sex with a 15-year-old student and faces two years in prison, sex offender registration, and a protective order keeping him away ...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- One of Kern County's heroes with a badge has died. The Kern County Sheriff's Office announced Monday the death of Sergeant David George who died Sunday from pancreatic cancer. In a social media post, KCSO said, "Sergeant George dedicated 19 years to the Kern County Sheriff's Office, servi...

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...

Dolly Parton has canceled her planned Las Vegas residency as she continues treatment for ongoing health issues. In a video shared with fans, the 80-ye...