Middle school student arrested for calling in bomb threat in Allentown: police
An Allentown middle school student is facing charges after investigators say he called a bomb threat into his school on Monday.
4 hurt in Allentown shooting near PPL Center
Police say at least four people were hospitalized after a shooting Sunday night in Allentown.
Nearly 10 inches of snow knocks out power in Allentown
Allentown saw heavy snow dumped on the city Tuesday, creating power outages for thousands as many are left wondering how long they’ll be in the dark and cold.
Tornado touched down in Allentown during Monday's powerful storms, weather service says
The National Weather Service confirmed a minor tornado touched down in part of Allentown, Pennsylvania during Monday night's powerful cluster of storms.
Woman dies, man injured after reports of shots fired in Allentown
A shooting investigation is underway after police say a 28-year-old woman was shot and killed, and a man injured in Allentown Sunday morning.
IronPigs future in Allentown caught in a pickle as councilmembers balk at funding needs
The IronPigs future in Allentown could be hanging in the balance as the team seeks funding for renovations at Coca-Cola Park.“I think there’s a threat, I think there’s always a threat you can always lose a team like that,” Mayor Matt Tuerk said.
Fatal shooting of a man in Allentown under investigation, Lehigh County officials say
Allentown police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found Sunday afternoon.
Allentown man arrested, charged in connection with 2020 fatal accident
Romero-Encarnacion was being sought for felony homicide by vehicle. The charges, under an active warrant, date to a May 2020 fatal accident in Allentown.
Woman, 44, shot and killed in Lehigh County, police say
The homicide of a 44-year-old woman is being investigated, police say.
American Airlines will use buses for hops to Philadelphia from Allentown, Atlantic City
The service will start June 3 between Philadelphia International Airport and airports in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Atlantic City, New Jersey, the airline said Thursday with the bus company called Landline.
2 men shot to death in Allentown, police say
Police say two men were shot and killed Sunday evening in Allentown. Investigators have not said what sparked the shooting and have not reported any arrests.
Hit-and-run driver sought in Allentown crash that injured 3, police say
Police say three people were struck by a hit-and-run driver Friday night in Allentown.
Jill Biden to stop in Pennsylvania as part of 3-state tour
First lady Jill Biden wrapped up a visit to Illinois on Wednesday with a stop at a community college before heading to Pennsylvania during a three-state tour in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Dorney Park's nearly 100-year-old roller coaster 'ThunderHawk' gets historic recognition
A nearly century-old roller coaster at Dorney Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania will be recognized as a roller coaster landmark by a national enthusiast group.
Officer shoots man who fired ‘ghost gun’ outside Allentown strip mall, police say
Allentown police say an officer shot and critically wounded a man who repeatedly fired a handgun outside a strip mall in the eastern Pennsylvania city over the weekend.
Allentown woman tried to hire undercover cop to kill husband, DA says
An Allentown woman is facing charges after prosecutors say she tried to hire an undercover cop to kill her husband who she claims was being abusive.
Court: Smell of pot alone can’t form basis for vehicle search
The state Superior Court agreed with Lehigh County Judge Maria Dantos that the smell of marijuana alone is not enough to give police the right to search a car without a warrant.
