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Scranton FD gives free smoke detectors out to residents

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Fire Department is continuing its free smoke detector and installation program and will be going door-to-door in West Scranton on Saturday as part of the Fire Prevention and safety initiative taking place throughout the city. Residents of West Scranton are eligible to receive a free smoke detector that [...]

Ex-boyfriend stalks, threatens woman, police say

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is in jail after police say he stalked and threatened his ex-girlfriend in Williamsport repeatedly, violating a protection from abuse court order. Brandon Allen Leslie-Sweat, 29, of Hughesville, was arrested Wednesday and faces several charges, including stalking and assault. Police said Leslie-Sweat consistently sent messages to the victim, [...]

Gov. Shapiro calls for AI guardrails at Horizons Summit

(WBRE/WYOU) — Governor Josh Shapiro called for federal guardrails, independent oversight, transparency and clear safety standards on artificial intelligence during the AI Horizons Summit that took place in Pittsburgh on Thursday, Sept. 18, and Friday, Sept. 19. Pennsylvania leaders have been weighing how far AI development should proceed without established rules. Shapiro emphasized that while [...]

Historical Pittston sign uncovered during renovations

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews working on a downtown building in Pittston recently uncovered an old Pittston Sewing Center sign hidden beneath the facade. The sign was discovered during a revitalization project along Main Street in Luzerne County. The building where the sign was uncovered currently serves as the home for Greater Pittston Meals [...]

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