The third quarter fundraising numbers are in in the Lehigh Valley Congressional race. Incumbent Republican Congressman Ryan Mackenzie raised the most money, with more than $456,000 coming in, leaving Mackenzie with nearly $1.5 million cash on hand. Former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell was the Democrat raking in the most money in the quarter ending September 30th. Crosswell raised $380,000, about $72,000 more than the next closest Democrat, former Pennsylvania Firefighters union president Bob Brooks. A $200,000 personal loan pushed Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure's third quarter fundraising number to $229,000. Ex-PPL executive Carol Obando-Derstine raised $122,000, while Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley reports $73,000 raised in the third quarter.
Authorities say a standoff in Allentown yesterday ended when the suspect was found dead. State Police said troopers tried to serve a warrant to a man staying at a motel on Airport Road, but the man barricaded himself in his room with a firearm. First responders were eventually able to enter the room, where the man was reportedly found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He is identified as 62-year-old Mica Kincaid.
Flames damaged a former restaurant overnight in Monroe County. Crews were called to the former Bailey's Rib and Steakhouse along Route 611 in Mount Pocono just after midnight Sunday. There is no word yet on what sparked the fire.
At least one person is dead after a Sunday night crash in Schuylkill County. The accident happened around 8:30 along Sherman's Mountain Road in Frailey Township. The coroner was called to the scene, however it's unclear if more than one person was killed in the crash.
Pennsylvania residents who want to vote in next month's election but are not yet registered to do so have until the end of the day today to change that. Election Day is November 4th. Details on how to register can be found at www.votepa.gov.
Close to two-million Pennsylvanians will not receive their SNAP benefits next month due to the government shutdown. The Department of Human Services announced that benefits will not be distributed until the shutdown is over and federal funds are released to the state. Even though benefits are currently held up, the department says new SNAP program requirements will still take effect on November 1st. Anyone in need of food assistance is encouraged to call 2-1-1 or visit www.feedingpa.org.
As Russia refuses to budge in their war against Ukraine, Washington is gearing up to hit the nation with tariffs on their oil sales. Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Dave McCormick backs legislation supporting this move. "Putin has been reluctant to move forward. The President has been putting out a path to peace and we need to give the President the tools he needs to put additional pressure on Putin," McCormick says. President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are planning on a face-to-face meeting, something McCormick leaves him with hope.
Jalen Hurts had perhaps the best game of his NFL career Sunday. Hurts completed 19 of 23 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns in the Eagles' 28-22 win in Minnesota. The win comes after two straight Eagles losses and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni says Hurts is always at his best when it matters the most. "He's always clutch in those moments. It's why I had the confidence to go for it on the first drive on a fourth-and-four because I know the guys will make plays," Sirianni says. The Eagles are now 5-2 and sit atop the NFC East. They host the Giants this Sunday afternoon.