Lehigh County inmate convicted of child rape dies by suicide while awaiting sentencing
Kevin Esterly, a Lehigh County man who was recently convicted of child rape, died by suicide at a Lehigh County prison while awaiting sentencing, prosecutors announced Monday.
Kevin Esterly, a Lehigh County man who was recently convicted of child rape, died by suicide at a Lehigh County prison while awaiting sentencing, prosecutors announced Monday.
Teen accused of shooting 74-year-old man to death on front porch of Lehigh County home
A 17-year-old is accused of shooting a man to death on the front porch of a home in Whitehall Township.
A 17-year-old is accused of shooting a man to death on the front porch of a home in Whitehall Township.
Father, son charged after homemade explosive detonated near Lehigh County polling site
A Lehigh County father and son are facing charges after a homemade explosive device was detonated near an election polling site.
A Lehigh County father and son are facing charges after a homemade explosive device was detonated near an election polling site.
Philadelphia weather: Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of Pennsylvania, NJ, Delaware
The Philadelphia area is under several severe weather alerts on Wednesday, with more rain expected over Memorial Day Weekend.
The Philadelphia area is under several severe weather alerts on Wednesday, with more rain expected over Memorial Day Weekend.
2 men die from heat exposure in Lehigh County on Tuesday
Two men, both 76, were found dead in their Lehigh County homes on Tuesday after extreme heat exposure.
Two men, both 76, were found dead in their Lehigh County homes on Tuesday after extreme heat exposure.
Man, 87, found dead in Lehigh County creek after not returning home from fishing trip
Officials in Lehigh County are investigating the death of an 87-year-old man whose body was found face down in a creek on Tuesday.
Officials in Lehigh County are investigating the death of an 87-year-old man whose body was found face down in a creek on Tuesday.
Woman charged in 2025 deadly wrong-way Pa. Turnpike crash that killed motorcyclist remains at large
A woman is charged in a fatal wrong-way crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike that killed a motorcyclist. Police say she remains at large.
A woman is charged in a fatal wrong-way crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike that killed a motorcyclist. Police say she remains at large.
Plane lands on Lehigh County interstate after engine troubles
A small plane landed on Interstate 78 in Lehigh County on Saturday.
A small plane landed on Interstate 78 in Lehigh County on Saturday.
Armed man shot and killed by police during welfare check in Lehigh County: state police
Police in Lehigh County shot and killed a man who they say fired a gun outside his home during a welfare check on Wednesday.
Police in Lehigh County shot and killed a man who they say fired a gun outside his home during a welfare check on Wednesday.
Man who previously fled to Mexico with teen found guilty in Lehigh County child rape trial
Kevin Esterly, 53, of Whitehall Township was found guilty of child rape and related charges in Lehigh County.
Kevin Esterly, 53, of Whitehall Township was found guilty of child rape and related charges in Lehigh County.
3 snow shoveling-related deaths reported in Lehigh County
The Lehigh County Coroner's Office says three people died after experiencing medical emergencies while snow shoveling during Sunday's winter storm.
The Lehigh County Coroner's Office says three people died after experiencing medical emergencies while snow shoveling during Sunday's winter storm.
Pennsylvania State Police shoot armed man during standoff outside Lehigh County home
Pennsylvania State Police shot a 27-year-old man who they say fired a handgun at Troopers during a standoff outside a home in Lehigh County on Saturday.
Pennsylvania State Police shot a 27-year-old man who they say fired a handgun at Troopers during a standoff outside a home in Lehigh County on Saturday.
Man and woman killed in Lehigh County possible murder-suicide identified, investigation continues
The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office has released the names of the two people who died after a shooting inside a Bethlehem home late Friday night. Police are continuing to investigate the incident as a murder-suicide.
The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office has released the names of the two people who died after a shooting inside a Bethlehem home late Friday night. Police are continuing to investigate the incident as a murder-suicide.
Person rescued from house fire during mental health crisis in Allentown, 2 officers injured
Police and firefighters in Allentown rescued a person from a burning home Friday afternoon after responding to reports that the individual inside was experiencing a mental health crisis and may have been armed.
Police and firefighters in Allentown rescued a person from a burning home Friday afternoon after responding to reports that the individual inside was experiencing a mental health crisis and may have been armed.
Allentown's Lights in the Parkway shining bright again as search for vandals continues
Allentown's Lights in the Parkway is shining bright once again after crews spent Monday replacing and repairing holiday light displays that were damaged by vandals over the weekend.
Allentown's Lights in the Parkway is shining bright once again after crews spent Monday replacing and repairing holiday light displays that were damaged by vandals over the weekend.
Allentown Lights in the Parkway shining again after vandalism
Allentown's Lights in the Parkway is shining bright once again after crews spent Monday replacing and repairing holiday light displays that were damaged by vandals over the weekend.
Allentown's Lights in the Parkway is shining bright once again after crews spent Monday replacing and repairing holiday light displays that were damaged by vandals over the weekend.
Winter Light Spectacular at Lehigh Valley Zoo canceled Sunday due to snow, cold temperatures
Winter Light Spectacular at the Lehigh Valley Zoo will not open Sunday night after event organizers canceled the show because of accumulating snow and frigid temperatures in the region.
Winter Light Spectacular at the Lehigh Valley Zoo will not open Sunday night after event organizers canceled the show because of accumulating snow and frigid temperatures in the region.
Man dead after police chase and crash in Allentown, 2 Pennsylvania troopers injured
A man is dead and two Pennsylvania State Troopers are recovering after a police pursuit early Sunday morning in Allentown.
A man is dead and two Pennsylvania State Troopers are recovering after a police pursuit early Sunday morning in Allentown.
Allentown officer accused of striking suspect with gun as he surrendered following police chase
An Allentown police officer is facing charges after an investigation found he assaulted a suspect who was surrendering after a police chase last summer.
An Allentown police officer is facing charges after an investigation found he assaulted a suspect who was surrendering after a police chase last summer.
Northern lights visible in Philadelphia suburbs overnight Tuesday
Northern lights dazzled skies in the Philadelphia suburbs overnight Tuesday with vibrant hues of pink and green made possible by several large solar flares.
Northern lights dazzled skies in the Philadelphia suburbs overnight Tuesday with vibrant hues of pink and green made possible by several large solar flares.