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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 [...]

LCCC receives more than $1.1M for campus upgrades

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County Community College is receiving more than $1.1 million in state funding to modernize facilities at its Nanticoke campus. The investment will support critical infrastructure updates to aging equipment and controls. The grant is part of a statewide capital effort for higher education infrastructure. Luzerne County Community College is [...]

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