DA: Allentown man charged with attempted homicide of a police officer

DA: Allentown man charged with attempted homicide of a police officer

Prosecutors in Lehigh County have filed charges against a 22-year-old Allentown man who they believe opened fire on a uniformed officer during a traffic stop last Sunday. 

Prosecutors in Lehigh County have filed charges against a 22-year-old Allentown man who they believe opened fire on a uniformed officer during a traffic stop last Sunday. 

Man charged in New Year’s Day crash in Allentown that killed woman, son

Man charged in New Year’s Day crash in Allentown that killed woman, son

A man has been charged in a New Year’s Day crash in eastern Pennsylvania that claimed the lives of a woman and her 1-year-old son, authorities said.

A man has been charged in a New Year’s Day crash in eastern Pennsylvania that claimed the lives of a woman and her 1-year-old son, authorities said.

Police: Witness fired upon by group stripping car in Bethlehem parking lot

Police: Witness fired upon by group stripping car in Bethlehem parking lot

Police say a witness who apparently surprised a group of men stripping a car in a Lehigh County parking lot was fired upon by the fleeing suspects.

Police say a witness who apparently surprised a group of men stripping a car in a Lehigh County parking lot was fired upon by the fleeing suspects.

Congresswoman photographed lying on House gallery floor speaks out

Congresswoman photographed lying on House gallery floor speaks out

Rep. Susan Wild, of Pennsylvania, shares the harrowing details of living through the siege at the Capitol as a riotous mob invaded the building.

Rep. Susan Wild, of Pennsylvania, shares the harrowing details of living through the siege at the Capitol as a riotous mob invaded the building.

Infant hurt in crash that killed mom dies from his injuries

Infant hurt in crash that killed mom dies from his injuries

Aechediel Rivera Cora, of Allentown, was pronounced dead late Monday night at a hospital. The year-old boy's death was caused by blunt force trauma, authorities said.

Aechediel Rivera Cora, of Allentown, was pronounced dead late Monday night at a hospital. The year-old boy's death was caused by blunt force trauma, authorities said.

Water main break in Allentown prompts evacuation of 3 homes deemed unsafe

Water main break in Allentown prompts evacuation of 3 homes deemed unsafe

Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania say a large water main break flooded streets in the city of Allentown and prompted the evacuation of three homes deemed to be unsafe due to the damage.

Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania say a large water main break flooded streets in the city of Allentown and prompted the evacuation of three homes deemed to be unsafe due to the damage.

Snow emergencies declared ahead of winter storm

Snow emergencies declared ahead of winter storm

Snow emergencies have been declared in parts of the area ahead of an impending nor'easter that is expected to bring significant snowfall Wednesday into Thursday.

Snow emergencies have been declared in parts of the area ahead of an impending nor'easter that is expected to bring significant snowfall Wednesday into Thursday.

I-78 westbound reopens in Lehigh County following tractor trailer crash

I-78 westbound reopens in Lehigh County following tractor trailer crash

I-78 westbound near Fogelsville has reopened after an accident between two tractor-trailers closed a stretch of the highway early Wednesday morning.

I-78 westbound near Fogelsville has reopened after an accident between two tractor-trailers closed a stretch of the highway early Wednesday morning.

Lehigh Valley EMS community honors one of its own

Lehigh Valley EMS community honors one of its own

At the age of 63, Lehigh Valley MedEvac paramedic Don Shambo passed away December 7, after a short battle with illness.

At the age of 63, Lehigh Valley MedEvac paramedic Don Shambo passed away December 7, after a short battle with illness.

Hybrid or remote learning? PA schools and parents wrestle with choices

Hybrid or remote learning? PA schools and parents wrestle with choices

Hybrid or remote? More and more parents, and school districts, are contending with the question as the coronavirus surges through communities.

Hybrid or remote? More and more parents, and school districts, are contending with the question as the coronavirus surges through communities.

Lehigh County woman working as rideshare driver found dead, police say

Lehigh County woman working as rideshare driver found dead, police say

Authorities in Lehigh County say a woman who was last leaving her apartment building to pick up a rideshare service request was found deceased in her vehicle. 

Authorities in Lehigh County say a woman who was last leaving her apartment building to pick up a rideshare service request was found deceased in her vehicle. 

DA: Police justified in shooting man who opened fire on officers

DA: Police justified in shooting man who opened fire on officers

A prosecutor says police were justified in shooting a man authorities say opened fire on officers trying to arrest him in connection with shots fired a day earlier outside a Lehigh County cigar store following a dispute over mask-wearing.

A prosecutor says police were justified in shooting a man authorities say opened fire on officers trying to arrest him in connection with shots fired a day earlier outside a Lehigh County cigar store following a dispute over mask-wearing.

Court: Smell of pot alone can’t form basis for vehicle search

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.

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.