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Danville man's attempted homicide...
SHAMOKIN — An 18-year-old Danville man jailed on felony attempted homicide charges had his bail reduced from $1 million to $500,000 Tuesday, but his preliminary hearing was continued.
Daily Item Tue, Jun 30 [totalcount]
Soundtrack of our journey
Editor’s Note: The Daily Item will publish speeches of valedictorians from high schools across the region in the coming days and weeks.
Daily Item Tue, Jun 30 [totalcount]
Pa. lawmakers told of unexplained...
HARRISBURG — Testimony blending science and national security concerns addressed the mysterious occurrences of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon during an informational hearing Tuesday of the Pennsylvania House Communications & Technology Committee.
Daily Item Tue, Jun 30 [totalcount]
Sunbury man to to face trial on...
SUNBURY — A Sunbury man remains in jail without bail on multiple felony charges of aggravated assault as his case proceeds to Northumberland County Court.
Daily Item Tue, Jun 30 [totalcount]
UPDATE Adult community centers to...
The Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging will extend the hours of its adult community centers due to the extreme heat warnings to begin on Wednesday and last through the rest of the week.
Daily Item Tue, Jun 30 [totalcount]
20 Delta passengers sue airline after 'significant turbulence' sent dozens to hospital
Passengers are suing Delta Air Lines for injuries and distress after severe turbulence during a 2025 flight, alleging reckless conduct by the crew.
WNEP Tue, Jun 30 [totalcount]
Firefighters battle flames in summer heat
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters battled flames at a house fire in Luzerne County that forced four people from their home. Smoke and sparks were seen coming from the home on South Main Street in Hanover Township just before 10:00 a.m. on Monday. Firefighters say an electrical problem in the basement started the [...]
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7 displaced after Scranton house fire
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven people are out of their home after a morning fire in Scranton. Crews were called to Lafayette Street just before 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Scranton's Deputy Fire Chief says the fire was on the back side of the house, mostly on the outside. Firefighters had it under control in [...]
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Special Olympian returns home with silver
BARTONSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An athlete from the Poconos brought home national recognition after an unforgettable performance at the Special Olympics USA Games. 28/22 News Heidi Martens spoke with the Olympian and has more about the medals he brought home and the records he beat. Years of hard work paid off for Brandon Shoemaker [...]
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Netflix revives Gene Wilder's voice with AI for new 'Wonka' competition series
Netflix used an AI firm to re-create Gene Wilder's voice for a new "Willy Wonka" competition series, with the late actor's estate's blessing.
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