WAKO News

The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday announced 250 new cases of the coronavirus disease across the state. There were also four deaths reported in northern Illinois bringing the death

The Flood Warning continues for the Embarras River at Lawrenceville until Thursday evening. The river Wednesday morning was at 32.82 feet and continuing to fall slowly. It is expected to fall below

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the entire WAKO listening area until 11 a.m. Central Time Wednesday. Visibility has been reported at one quarter mile or less at

The Vincennes City Council did meet in regular session Monday evening at the City Hall council chambers. The meeting was held via teleconference with four members reporting in by phone while three

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb Monday issued an executive order to state residents to remain at home for two weeks starting Wednesday except for essential workers and those who need essential

The Illinois Department of Public Health has reported 236 new cases of the coronavirus disease across Illinois Monday with three deaths in Cook County. That is now 12 deaths total in the state from

The National Weather Service is continuing the flood warning for the Embarras River at Lawrenceville through Friday. The river Tuesday morning was at 33.53 feet and falling slowly. It is

Vincennes Police Chief Robert Dunham has announced that Aaron Luce will become the new Public Information Officer for the department. Luce will be the liason between the department and the public

Indiana state health officials say two more people have died from the coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths statewide to 6. The total number of cases in Indiana is now up to 201 with 76