WAKO News

The Lawrence Public Library Board of Trustees met Tuesday evening at the library in downtown Lawrenceville. They were updated by  Director and Head Librarian Diane Brumley on the library slowly

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,587 new cases of coronavirus across the state Tuesday with 9 new deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department reported 2 new cases Tuesday which

The National Weather Service has issued another Freeze Warning for the entire WAKO listening area early Thursday from 12 a.m. until 9 a.m Central Time. They are forecasting another night of

The Lawrenceville Lady Volleyball Indians battled hard against Robinson at Robinson Monday night and fell 2 games to 1. They lost 25-21, 14-25, 22-25. They fall to 1-9 overall and 1-7 in LIC

Congratulations to 11 students from Lawrence County who have been selected by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission as 2020-21 State Scholars for their academic achievements. The announcement

Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum has announced that the city has received $250,000 from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs for continued COVID-19 relief. The grant award will fund $100,000

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,959 new cases of coronavirus across the state Monday with 22 additional deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department reported 6 new cases Monday

Lawrenceville Police dealt with a single vehicle collision Monday morning at the Walmart located at 2610 West Haven Road. It happened just after 8:30 a.m. when a 2018 Ford Explorer being driven by

Lawrenceville Police early Tuesday arrested 27 year old Harley Benton of Lawrenceville on charges of Domestic Battery and Unlawful Possession of Firearms by a Felon. Benton was booked into the

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning from 1 a.m. until 9 a.m. Central Time Wednesday for the entire WAKO listening area in southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana.