WAKO News

A federal jury this month found a southeastern Illinois man guilty of 25 felony counts of Extortion, Cyberstalking, and Production, Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography involving 9

Two people were arrested on charges here in Lawrence County. Arrested early Wednesday was 64 year old Lemuel Russell Jr on charges of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and Unlawful Possession

The Thanksgiving holiday is the leading day for home cooking fires annually. According to the Illinois State Fire Marshalls Office, ranges and cook-tops account for almost three out of every five

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department early Tuesday arrested 27 year old Quinton Owens of Lawrenceville on a charge of Criminal Trespass. He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and was being

The City of Sumner has informed WAKO News that South Christy Avenue heading south of the city starting at Cherry Street will be closed Tuesday November 22nd and Wednesday November 23rd.

The Illinois State Police Saturday arrested 21 year old Brian Lyczkowski of Lawrenceville on a charge of Retail Theft. He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and was being held pending bond.

The Red Hill Unit 10 Board of Education met Thursday night in Bridgeport. They did approve a bid for $19,900 for HVAC system upgrades which will affect all district buildings by allowing central

With cold winter weather here, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is reminding Lawrence County and other area residents to be prepared for bad road conditions.  IDOT officials say

The city of Sumner has informed WAKO News that Christy Avenue will be closed from Cedar Street to Pine Street Monday November 21st and perhaps Tuesday November 22nd for repair work. Traffic signs

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) arrested 2 people on drug charges in Bridgeport early Friday. Taken into custody 30 year old Devon Carpenter of Bridgeport charged with Unlawful