Here's a look back at the stories that made headlines this week in the 69 News "Week in Review."
Monday: Police in Lehigh County shot and killed a man who allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend and a police officer who was pursuing him.
Authorities said 42-year-old Jerome Nichols of Catasauqua stabbed his ex-girlfriend during a home invasion in Whitehall Township.
Police said Nichols then led them on a chase into Allentown.
Authorities said police opened fire after Nichols stabbed a cop multiple times.
Both stab victims are recovering and Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.
Tuesday: A fire forced the Allentown School District to close one of its elementary schools.
The fire started around 7 a.m. at Cleveland Elementary before students arrived.
Officials said the fire started in the prep room and was accidental.
The district made alternate arrangements for students at other schools while repair work is completed.
Wednesday: Governor Tom Wolf made his first Lehigh Valley stop since taking the oath of office.
During a visit to SteelStacks in Bethlehem, Wolf outlined his plan to cut the corporate net income tax in half in two years.
He also called for the elimination of the capital stock and franchise tax by January of next year.
Governor Wolf said these plans would grow businesses and keep professionals in the state.
All of the proposals still need to be approved by lawmakers.
Thursday: The Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted to privatize the state-run wine and liquor system.
The Republican-backed bill will now go to the Senate for consideration, and that's where this latest privatization effort may end.
A similar bill failed in the Senate two years ago, and Governor Tom Wolf said he plans to veto the bill if it reaches his desk.
Friday: An administrative hearing began for a Warren County, New Jersey police chief accused of insubordination.
Greenwich Township officials claim Police Chief Rich Hummer didn't follow a settlement agreement when it came to placing a fired officer back on the force.
The hearing is continued until next week, where Chief Hummer is expected to testify.
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