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Maddie Janssen

Bakersfield

Maddie Janssen is the anchor for 17 News at Sunrise on @KGETnews.

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  • 3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Maddie Janssen

    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Dess Perkins is a fighter. She’s had to fight for everything she has in life. There were many times her circumstance — the cruel realities of a drug-addicted mother, poverty, sexual abuse, human trafficking, gangs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy — almost beat her, but like a phoenix, she rose from the ashes. Perkins’ story is graphic and heartbreaking, but it’s also triumphant and inspiring.

  • 3 weeks ago | kget.com | Maddie Janssen

    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Dess Perkins is a fighter. She’s had to fight for everything she has in life. There were many times her circumstance — the cruel realities of a drug-addicted mother, poverty, sexual abuse, human trafficking, gangs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy — almost beat her, but like a phoenix, she rose from the ashes. Perkins’ story is graphic and heartbreaking, but it’s also triumphant and inspiring.

  • 3 weeks ago | kget.com | Maddie Janssen

    Note: This story includes details of drug and sexual abuse. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — This year’s Remarkable Woman is unlike any nominee before her. She has overcome unbelievable adversity, including human trafficking, sexual abuse and gang involvement, to now guiding Bakersfield students facing their own obstacles. Recently, those students and her colleagues helped 17 News pull off a remarkable surprise. It’s still a surprise to Dess Perkins when people stand up and cheer for her.

  • 1 month ago | kget.com | Maddie Janssen

    TEHACHAPI, Calif. (KGET) — An atmospheric river brought plenty of rain and snow to Kern County overnight including several inches of snowfall in Tehachapi. The snow forced 17 News at Sunrise anchor Maddie Janssen to work from home on Thursday. Highway 58 remained open Thursday as of 10:15 a.m. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox.

  • 2 months ago | kget.com | Maddie Janssen

    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – In an intense case involving a high-profile former county supervisor accused of a crime, is it possible for the victims to see due process?  “The due process is not balanced in my opinion,” said Lauren Skidmore, CEO of the Open Door Network. Skidmore leads the nonprofit that provides shelter and support to victims of violence.

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Madelyn Janssen
Madelyn Janssen @MaddieJKGET
16 Mar 23

RT @CaltransDist6: KERN CANYON, Update: Images from today on SR 178 near the mouth of the canyon. Crews were unable to remove the two large…

Madelyn Janssen
Madelyn Janssen @MaddieJKGET
16 Mar 23

RT @AlexFisherKGET: Keeping a close eye on the mountains of #WoffordHeights as officials warn of the possibility of a major landslide follo…

Madelyn Janssen
Madelyn Janssen @MaddieJKGET
4 Mar 23

RT @Altasierraski: County Roads snow blower broke down & we cannot open tomorrow 3/4. The last bits of roads isn’t passable. We have dug ou…