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A new Pennsylvania DUI law closes a loophole involving a diversion program, changing how repeat offenses are counted and increasing penalties for some drivers.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Christmas Day burglary ends with two people facing charges. Scranton police were called to Boscov's after an alarm went off last Thursday. Investigators say Morgan Maleski, 32, of Pittston, and Michael Hoban, 53, of Dupont, were caught on camera breaking into the store at the Steamtown Marketplace. They're accused [...]

DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire policeman is in the hospital after being struck by a car in central Pennsylvania over the weekend. Danville police say the officer was hit while directing traffic on Mill Street on Sunday. He was taken to the hospital for suspected minor injuries. It's unclear whether the driver faces charges.

EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The man who police say assaulted an officer in Luzerne County is now under arrest. Authorities explain the assault happened on Friday after Wyoming Area Regional Police were called to Susquehanna Avenue in Exeter for reports of someone trespassing. Police say that during the investigation, Ronny Ramirez assaulted Sergeant Steve [...]

The victim was shot on Christmas Day while sitting on the front porch of a home and holding a child, according to a sheriff's affidavit.

Editor’s Note: While high school students still grind away at the three Rs during a school day, there are many non-traditional classes being offered. Today, The Daily Item continues a series on unique opportunities available to Valley students in 21st Century Classrooms, including foods of the world, adulting and health careers.

HARRISBURG — The halfway point arrived for the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s 2025-26 legislative session, one marked by a protracted budget stalemate and an unusually low count of legislation passed into law.

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SUNBURY — The remains of a 22-year-old Sunbury resident, active member of the U.S. Army and 2022 Shikellamy High School and SUN Tech graduate, will return home Tuesday following a fatal crash Dec. 20 in Louisiana.

SUNBURY — A group of seven individuals from the Law Offices of Diehl, Dluge, Michetti and Michetti continue to give back to the communities in which they serve.