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Pennsylvania Supreme Court hears arguments on skill game taxing

(WHTM)-- The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is deciding on skills games regulations and laws in the commonwealth. Lower courts have ruled that skill games are not illegal because they involve a skill component, distinguishing them from slot machines. The Commonwealth argued in the Supreme Court today that they are the same as slot machines. The Supreme [...]

Victim escapes chase, knife attack police say

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway into an incident where a man escaped a four-person attack in Wilkes-Barre. On November 19, officers were called to the area of Alexander and Elizabeth Streets for a report of a man being chased by another man armed with a knife. According to the victim, the [...]

Woman allegedly attacked by ski masked suspect

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating an assault where they say a woman was attacked in an alleyway by another woman, wearing a ski mask. On November 19, around 7:30 p.m., officers were called to South Washington Street for a report of an altercation. On scene, officers said they talked with the victim, [...]

Road closures during the Wilkes-Barre Christmas parade

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The annual Wilkes-Barre Christmas parade will occupy the downtown area this Saturday. Road closures for the annual Christmas will begin at 1:30 p.m. on November 21. The parade will start at 3:00 p.m., according to a release from the mayor's office, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony will follow. The ice-skating [...]

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