government remains in regular contact with kate lyn's parents. in the breaking news center, erin coleman, nbc10 news. >>> we'll have more on this kidnapping story out of pennsylvania, that's tonight at 6:30, right after our broadcast. >>> today a federal judge rejected his attempt to keep him out of jail during his appeal. he will start serving his sentence on january 25. a jury found him guilty of money laundering. >>> bill baroni and-claim thjur misconduct. they claim the jury deliberated on a day the judge told them not to. >>> some holiday cheer, if you live in newark, tax also not be going up for homeowners next year. the county leaders voted on it's budget and made some adjusts so people will not have to pay higher property taxes this year. >>> a group donated coats to 150 children, the sorority holds dozens of charity events throughout the year. >>> dozens of jersey shore police officers will be serving at president trump's inauguration. about half a dozen members of the middle township force will be out there. >> 16 years now, i have neve