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Insights with LehighValleyNews.com on WLVR | August 2, 2024

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Children as young as 2 months old have been found alone at Wind Creek while a parent or guardian gambles.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Join Megan Frank every Friday at 9:30am and 6:30pm for Insights with LehighValleyNews.com on WLVR.

Each week she’s joined by reporters to talk about the stories they’ve been following. These journalists are experts in their beats and offer you a greater understanding of the stories they’re working on.

There’s a lot more than gambling going on at Wind Creek Casino.

This week, Northampton County Reporter Ryan Gaylor attended their gaming license hearing.

During it, casino officials touted plans for more than $15 million in improvements during the 2024 fiscal year, with millions more of additional spending in 2025 including three new restaurants, a new weapon detection system and plans to renovate the hotel’s South Tower.

Ryan Gaylor on Insights Aug. 2, 2024
Ryan Gaylor on Insights Aug. 2, 2024

It’s officially Musikfest!

John Moser has been reporting on the festival for over 25 years.

He’ll tip Megan off to some great free acts that are performing. (Megan is especially intrigued by Saxsquatch, the saxophone player who performs while in a Bigfoot costume.)

John Moser on Insights Aug. 2, 2024
John Moser on Insights Aug. 2, 2024