Two Bucks County Teens Charged After Allegedly Throwing Explosive Device in New York

Article (First Source News Website Version) BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. — Two teenagers from Bucks County are facing serious criminal charges after authorities say they threw a bomb-like explosive device while in New York, prompting a major police response and an ongoing investigation. According to law enforcement officials, the incident occurred in New York when the teens allegedly threw what authorities…

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Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed During Traffic Stop In Chester County

WEST CALN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was shot and killed during a traffic stop Sunday night in Chester County, according to state officials. Authorities identified the trooper as Corporal Timothy O’Connor, a 15-year veteran of the Pennsylvania State Police. Officials said O’Connor leaves behind a wife and young daughter. Investigators say the incident began around 8:15…

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Federal Judge Vacates Life Sentence in 1988 Kansas City Firefighter Arson Case

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A federal judge has ordered the release of a man who spent nearly three decades in prison for his role in a 1988 arson that led to the deaths of six Kansas City firefighters. U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri recently vacated the life sentence of Richard A. Brown, who had been convicted…

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Foggy Start, Then Rain and Thunderstorms Possible Tonight

Areas of dense fog will linger through the morning hours, reducing visibility on roadways. Drivers should allow extra travel time and use low-beam headlights. After the fog lifts, skies will remain mostly cloudy through the afternoon. High: 48°F Wind: Calm early, becoming south around 5 mph during the afternoon. Tonight:Clouds remain in place with showers developing later this evening, and…

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EASTON FIRE RECOVERY: NEW SHELTER, SBA DISASTER LOANS OFFERED

EASTON, Pa. Two weeks after the massive fire that tore through the Hotel Hampton in Easton, recovery efforts are continuing as dozens of residents remain displaced and businesses work to rebuild. The fire injured several people, including a firefighter, and forced many residents from their homes while also causing damage to nearby businesses. With the temporary shelter at Northampton Community…

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2nd Alarm Fire Damages Home in Perkasie; No Injuries Reported

PERKASIE, Pa. — Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a 2nd alarm house fire Thursday night in Perkasie Borough, Bucks County. Emergency crews were dispatched around 11:00 p.m. to the 200 block of West Walnut Street for reports of a working residential fire. Arriving units confirmed flames coming from a two-story residential structure, prompting commanders to strike a second alarm…

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The crash happened Feb. 19 on Route 100 in Upper Macungie Township.

UPPER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — Police in Upper Macungie Township are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a vehicle that may have witnessed a deadly crash last month. According to township police, the crash occurred February 19 on Route 100 in Upper Macungie Township and resulted in the death of a Carbon County man. Investigators believe a…

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