Supreme Court decision paves way for Ballard execution, DA says
Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli wants a county judge to vacate his order staying the execution of Michael Ballard Northampton County's district attorney cites a U.S. Supreme Court...
View ArticleFamily Dollar in Allentown, Philly area to be sold to different discount...
The stores will become Dollar Express and will be owned by a privately-held New York company. A total of 11 Family Dollar stores in Allentown, Philadelphia and Philadelphia suburbs are being sold to a...
View ArticleBill Cosby said he got drugs to give women for sex
Cosby's lawyers insisted that two of the accusers knew they were taking quaaludes from the comedian, according to the unsealed documents. Bill Cosby admitted in 2005 that he secured quaaludes with the...
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Bethlehem Steel worker's 1968 death leads to murder conviction
Richard Keiper, of Boyd, Texas, was convicted Monday in the October 1968 death of Alfred Barnes, a 40-year-old assistant to the vice president at steel producer Bethlehem Steel. A man has been...
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Flood advisory issued for parts of Lehigh Valley, northwestern New Jersey
Radar on Monday night showed thunderstorms with heavy rain "drifting northward very slowly" that could drop up to an inch of precipitation, the advisory reads. A flood advisory was issued for Monday...
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Easton slaying linked to 3 suspects in Allentown killings
The Northampton County district attorney makes the announcement. UPDATE: Victims randomly targeted in Easton, Allentown homicides Three men charged in a double homicide on Sunday in Allentown will...
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Victims randomly targeted in Easton, Allentown homicides, DA says
The three didn't know the two people they killed in Allentown, the man they killed in Easton or the two people they shot at in Easton, according to Northampton County's district attorney. An Easton...
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Found Mercedes SUV marked big break in crime spree probe, DA says
The men didn't know their victims, nor did the victims know each other, Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli said. The discovery of a damaged Mercedes SUV proved to be a crucial break...
View ArticlePennsylvania court rules police videos can be public records
A Pennsylvania court ruled Tuesday that police videos recorded in public places are subject to public disclosure, although they may contain investigative portions that can be redacted. A Pennsylvania...
View ArticleGov. Tom Wolf attacks GOP budget; senator pins stalemate on him
Wolf's veto, his first as governor, and the continuing budget stalemate has left the government with limited spending authority since its new fiscal year began a week ago. Gov. Tom Wolf stood behind...
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Pennsylvania turnpike tolls rising for eighth year; hikes forecast until 2044
The increase taking effect 12:01 a.m. Jan. 3, 2016, affects cash and E-ZPass rates similarly, though E-ZPass customers will continue to pay less. Citing obligations to state transportation funding,...
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N.J. man who confessed to Pa. murders charged in recent Elizabeth homicide
Todd West, 22, has now been charged with murders both in Elizabeth and in two Pennsylvania communities. Todd West, 22, of Elizabeth was charged in a fatal Elizabeth shooting and three murders in...
View ArticlePennsylvania medical marijuana hopes are in hands of bipartisan panel
A new working group of lawmakers is tasked with getting the legislation approved and sent to Gov. Tom Wolf. A group of Pennsylvania lawmakers is working to make sure a medical marijuana proposal...
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3 men charged in West Ward killing to be arraigned Wednesday
They also face charges related to a Downtown shooting. The three men charged in the Sunday morning slaying of a 22-year-old West Ward man will be arraigned Wednesday, Easton police report. Todd West,...
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Allentown police 'pleased,' not 'surprised' by quick arrests in double murder
The investigation will continue for some time, Assistant Chief Bill Lake explains. It was a complex case that involved three murders and a series of armed robberies over a very short period of time....
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LANTA seeks to increase paratransit fares
A public meeting is scheduled noon Aug. 7 at the company's Allentown offices. LANTA is considering raising fares for its paratransit service. (lehighvalleylive.com file photo)Sue Beyer LANTA is...
View ArticleNew York Stock Exchange resumes trading following outage
There was no interruption at the dozens of other U.S. stock exchanges Wednesday, including the Nasdaq, so investors were still able to buy and sell stocks easily. Trading has resumed on the New York...
View ArticlePennsylvania attorney general blasts Gov. Tom Wolf on death penalty
Pennsylvania's attorney general asked the state Supreme Court this week to nullify Gov. Tom Wolf's moratorium on executing death row inmates. Pennsylvania's attorney general asked the state Supreme...
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'Spree killer': 22-year-old charged in 4 homicides is a rare breed, experts say
Investigators say one homicide in Easton and two more in Allentown appear to have been random, perpetrated by one gunman who is in custody along with two co-conspirators. UPDATE: Prosecutor: Elizabeth...
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Slight risk of severe storms, isolated tornados in afternoon, evening forecast
A rainy morning commute is underway. UPDATE: Severe weather risk upgraded; wide-ranging wind impact expected We'll start with the good news. It looks like a beautiful weekend. We just have to get...
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N.J. prosecutor filing charges in shooting spree that ended in Allentown
Three people were shot and killed in Elizabeth on June 25 and a fourth was wounded and seriously injured. Authorities today are expected to announced charges being filed in three of those shootings....
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Severe weather risk upgraded; wide-ranging wind impact expected
A rare setup leads to the potential for a storm with rotation. UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Lehigh Valley region This is going to be one of those days where you need to pay attention...
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Lehigh County wants first crack at man accused of N.J., Pa. killing spree
Officials say Todd West may be prosecuted separately for the killing in Allentown, Easton and New Jersey. UPDATE: Prosecutor: Elizabeth man killed 4 in N.J., 3 in Pa. Lehigh County authorities want...
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Prosecutor: Elizabeth man killed 4 in N.J., 3 in Pa.
An Elizabeth man is charged with seven murders and an attempted murder, most of which occurred during two shooting sprees in Elizabeth and Pennsylvania. ELIZABETH - A 22-year-old city man already...
View ArticleWhat to do if a tornado's on the way
Seek shelter in the event of a tornado and follow these instructions. The weather predicted for Thursday afternoon and evening includes the possibility of isolated tornadoes and thunderstorms with...
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Northampton County Prison inmate pronounced dead
Bryan A. Applegate, 29, was found early Wednesday in cardiac arrest inside his cell at the prison in Easton, Chief Deputy Coroner Coy Smith said. A Bethlehem man sent Sunday to Northampton County...
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Lehigh Valley region
The thunderstorm watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Following that, the forecast for Friday through the weekend is for seasonable warmth and mostly sunny skies in the region. UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm...
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Rollover accident blocks Route 33 ramp to Interstate 78
It was reported about 5:25 p.m. Thursday, with no one reported injured. A rollover crash Thursday evening blocks the ramp from Route 33 South to Interstate 78 East in Northampton County. (Courtesy...
View ArticleWhat to do now? 21 million Americans' information hacked
The scope of the data breach — believed to be the biggest in U.S. history — has grown dramatically. Hackers stole Social Security numbers, health histories and other highly sensitive data from more...
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Lehigh Valley
The warning was in place until 8 p.m. for a region encompassing Lehigh and Northampton counties, and parts of Warren and Hunterdon counties. The National Weather Service upgraded its advisory to a...
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Pennsylvania system universities to raise tuition next year
The board of the State System of Higher Education voted Thursday for the higher rate. Tuition at Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities is going up by 3.5 percent for 2015-16, Pennlive.com...
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Palmer man who survives accused spree killer thankful to be alive, report says
'I'm seeing ... these guys were just out to kill people,' the 45-year-old tells WFMZ Channel 69 News. Now that they've had time to think about it -- and now that the man who allegedly shot at them...
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Ex-Easton Councilman Mike Fleck a focus of FBI search of Reading City Hall,...
Fleck managed the campaigns of Allentown's mayor as well as Reading's mayor. The FBI has visited both city halls in recent days. Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski and Reading Mayor Vaughn Spencer have at...
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'I wish I never would've got in the car,' says addict who killed man in wreck
Nicholas Brutts, 20, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, died the day after he was struck by a car driven by Jonathan Anderson, 22, of Horsham Township. A 22-year-old Montgomery County man who was high when...
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FedEx project clears final federal approval, airport authority says
The Federal Aviation Administration says it found no significant impact in issuing a record of decision on environmental and other factors related to the $9.8 million land sale. Lehigh Valley...
View ArticleTornado with 105 mph winds ravages Pennsylvania school (PHOTOS)
The National Weather Service confirmed Friday that a tornado with wind gusts of 105 mph and higher hit an eastern Pennsylvania elementary school. The National Weather Service confirmed Friday that a...
View ArticleDriver flees Palmer Township rollover accident, crashes in Tatamy, police say
Of six occupants in two vehicles involved in the Friday afternoon accidents, one was taken by ambulance with a minor injury, according to police. Authorities say one driver is to blame for two crashes...
View ArticleHershey guests' financial information compromised
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts says a data breach may have exposed the financial information of some visitors to its Pennsylvania hotels, amusement park and other venues. Hershey Entertainment...
View ArticleTrevor Hall-Gray, victim in two-state killing spree, remembered in Bethlehem
Family and friends shook their heads at the homicides of seven people in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Dressed in black, friends of Trevor D. Hall-Gray clung to each other for support Friday night on...
View ArticleScranton police officer dies during foot chase
Officer who died after suffering injuries during foot chase in Scranton, Pa., fell 15 feet after jumping fence, police say. A police officer is dead after suffering a head injury in a fall while...
View ArticleHunterdon man dies after preparing to dive at Dutch Springs
The cause and manner of the 63-year-old's death will be determined in an autopsy, and, if necessary, additional testing. A 63-year-old High Bridge man was stricken Sunday morning as he was in the...
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Cops charge same suspect under 2 different names
Bethlehem Township, Pa., police learn in June that the man they sought was really someone else, court papers say. When he signed fraudulent Visa and MasterCard gift cards 37 times in 2013 in Easton,...
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Man charged in 7 homicides had prior drug, stolen car convictions
Todd West, the Elizabeth man now facing seven murder charges, was previously arrested three times in seven month for drug possession and a stolen SUV, and received a three-year sentence for those...
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Severe weather expected to stay south but soaker possible
Up to an inch of rain is expected in the Lehigh Valley and northwest New Jersey. It could rain as much as an inch as showers and thunderstorms cross the region Tuesday and Tuesday night, the National...
View ArticleTalk to Iran about nukes? OK. Trust Iran? Not a chance.
Poll says Americans don't believe Iran will live up to its promises. UPDATE: Veto struggle with Congress possible over Iran nuclear deal While 49 percent of Americans say it was a good idea to...
View ArticleLance, Toomey, Garrett not sold on Iran deal; veto struggle possible
Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are among those voicing concerns about the nuclear agreement the Obama administration announced with Iran on Tuesday. UPDATE: Partisan divide on...
View ArticlePartisan divide on Iran deal seen in Lehigh Valley region's Congressional...
Members of Congress representing the Lehigh Valley and northwestern New Jersey have come down squarely along partisan lines concerning the proposed nuclear agreement. Members of Congress representing...
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Truck hits driver's ed car, killing 2 teenagers, injuring 2
A truck slammed into a driving lessons car in a rural New York intersection on Tuesday, killing two 16-year-old high school students. A truck slammed into a driving lessons car in a rural New York...
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Expect a lot more traffic on Lehigh Valley roads, planning report says
Long-range transportation and freight studies anticipate growth in traffic in coming years that will require regional planners to address. A recent study that looks 25 years into the future of local...
View ArticleMissing 8-year-old boy allegedly taken by biological parents
SOMERVILLE — Authorities are searching for a young boy who police say was illegally taken from his legal guardian by his biological parents. The New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit and local...
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