WAKO News

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FLASH FLOOD WARNING

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the entire WAKO listening area until early Tuesday afternoon. Thunderstorms have produced heavy rain across the region with already

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

According to the Centers For Disease Control (CDC), 66 counties across Illinois are now rated at the High Community Level for COVID-19 spread and 31 are now rated at Medium Community Level. Among

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LAWRENCEVILLE ARREST

Lawrenceville Police Sunday arrested 32 year old Joshua Shoulders of Vincennes on a charge of Domestic Battery. He was taken to the Lawrence County Jail and later released after $7500 bond was

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UNCORKED FESTIVAL

The 7th annual Uncorked Festival sponsored by the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. CDT at the North Side of Red Hill State Park on US 50 between

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LAWRENCEVILLE ACCIDENT

Lawrenceville Police investigated a two vehicle collision late Friday morning at the intersection of 15th and Walnut Streets. Reports indicate that a 2011 Subaru being driven by Barbara Wilson of

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BRIDGEPORT ARREST

Bridgeport Police Friday arrested a rural Bridgeport man on multiple charges after a traffic stop. Taken into custody was 62 year old Benny Leib of R.R.#1 Bridgeport for Unlawful Display of a

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