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Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival to take place in Allentown this weekend

LoriLee WGOLV

7/19/23, 4:00 PM

Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival to take place in Allentown this weekend

The Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival will take place this Sunday, July 23rd in Allentown. The festivities will begin at...

Lehigh Valley Polka Legend, Walt Groller Passes Away at Age 92

LoriLee WGOLV

7/18/23, 10:55 PM

Lehigh Valley Polka Legend, Walt Groller Passes Away at Age 92

WHITEHALL TWP., PA The Lehigh Valley and the music world lost a polka legend yesterday. 92-year-old Walt Groller passed away Monday...

Photo Gallery: Wreaths Across America Exhibit

LoriLee WGOLV

7/18/23, 2:00 PM

Photo Gallery: Wreaths Across America Exhibit

WHITEHALL, PA A Wreaths Across America exhibit was set up Monday at Mission BBQ in Whitehall, PA. The exhibit was there until 4 pm....

Officials ID 5 killed in flooding in Bucks, as well as missing children, as search efforts continue

LoriLee WGOLV

7/17/23, 10:25 PM

Officials ID 5 killed in flooding in Bucks, as well as missing children, as search efforts continue

This is such a tragic story. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones. U. MAKEFIELD TWP., Pa. - Officials have...

Boy pulled from Lake Harmony identified as Bethlehem resident

LoriLee WGOLV

7/16/23, 2:00 PM

Boy pulled from Lake Harmony identified as Bethlehem resident

KIDDER TWP., Pa. - Carbon County coroner Bob Miller has identified the boy who was pulled from Lake Harmony on Thursday evening....

Coroner: 17-year-old boy from Bethlehem dies after being pulled from Lake Harmony

LoriLee WGOLV

7/15/23, 3:00 PM

Coroner: 17-year-old boy from Bethlehem dies after being pulled from Lake Harmony

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones of this boy. LEHIGHTON, Pa. - The Carbon County coroner says a 17-year boy...

Coplay Police Investigating hit-and-run incident at Giant

LoriLee WGOLV

7/10/23, 3:00 PM

Coplay Police Investigating hit-and-run incident at Giant

COPLAY, PA The Coplay Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run incident that occurred at the Giant on July 8, 2023 at 8:03 p.m....

Musikfest starts in 25 days!

LoriLee WGOLV

7/10/23, 4:54 AM

Musikfest starts in 25 days!

Only 25 more days until Musikfest begins!

Easton Heritage Day event ends early; fireworks rescheduled for next Sunday

LoriLee WGOLV

7/9/23, 9:26 PM

Easton Heritage Day event ends early; fireworks rescheduled for next Sunday

The Easton Heritage Day has been called off due to the persistent rain forecasted for the rest of the afternoon and evening. The...

Tacofest canceled due to impending weather

LoriLee WGOLV

7/9/23, 6:59 PM

Tacofest canceled due to impending weather

ArtsQuest announced the following today in regards to Tacofest: Out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of our patrons,...

Calico Cat lost her family at Nockamixon State Park

LoriLee WGOLV

7/19/23, 3:00 PM

Calico Cat lost her family at Nockamixon State Park

A female calico cat lost her family at Nockamixon State Park on July 15, 2023 in Lot 1 by the bathrooms. Please see the flyer below for...

Search continues for two young children missing after flash flood in Bucks County

LoriLee WGOLV

7/18/23, 5:23 PM

Search continues for two young children missing after flash flood in Bucks County

U. MAKEFIELD TWP., PA. Two young children are still missing in Buck County after torrential downpours caused flash flooding this past...

Lehigh Valley BBQ in Easton permanently closes due to roof collapse, in need of community's help

LoriLee WGOLV

7/18/23, 1:00 PM

Lehigh Valley BBQ in Easton permanently closes due to roof collapse, in need of community's help

GO FUND ME Lehigh Valley BBQ located at 154 Northampton Street in Easton, PA is permanently closed according to a post on their facebook...

Air Quality Alert in Effect Until Midnight EDT Tonight

LoriLee WGOLV

7/17/23, 7:09 PM

Air Quality Alert in Effect Until Midnight EDT Tonight

We have a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for the Lehigh Valley and Berks County effective until midnight tonight. Photo by WGOLV ...AIR...

Heavy rain leading to flash flooding possible

LoriLee WGOLV

7/16/23, 6:51 AM

Heavy rain leading to flash flooding possible

There will be continued showers and thunderstorms tonight and into Sunday, with an increased risk of flash flooding. Areas that received...

State Police Investigate Bank Robbery at Fidelity Bank in Upper Mount Bethel Township

LoriLee WGOLV

7/11/23, 10:10 PM

State Police Investigate Bank Robbery at Fidelity Bank in Upper Mount Bethel Township

Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop M Belfast Criminal Investigation Unit is...

Heil Pool in Easton will be closed for repairs

LoriLee WGOLV

7/10/23, 1:00 PM

Heil Pool in Easton will be closed for repairs

Heil Pool in Easton, PA will be closed for mechanical repairs until Friday, July 14th with the goal of reopening on Saturday, July 15th....

Red cross opens emergency shelter for Reading residents impacted by flooding

LoriLee WGOLV

7/10/23, 12:29 AM

Red cross opens emergency shelter for Reading residents impacted by flooding

READING, Pa. - The Red Cross opened a shelter for residents impacted by flooding in Reading. The Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter of the...

Flash Flood Warning issued for Northeastern Berks County and Lehigh County

LoriLee WGOLV

7/9/23, 7:11 PM

Flash Flood Warning issued for Northeastern Berks County and Lehigh County

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 246 PM EDT Sun Jul 9 2023 The National...

Severe Weather/Flash Flood Outlook for Sunday Afternoon and Evening: National Weather Service

LoriLee WGOLV

7/9/23, 6:47 PM

Severe Weather/Flash Flood Outlook for Sunday Afternoon and Evening: National Weather Service

There is an increased risk for flash flooding Sunday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. Some severe...

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