WAKO News

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for the entire WAKO listening area from overnight Saturday through early Sunday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures are forecast as low as 31

Illinois lawmakers have passed major nursing home reform legislation in Springfield to help residents receive better care. The bill includes a new formula that would be used to reimburse facilities

The U.S. National Park Service is continuing to investigate widespread thefts of the panel covers off the bronze lampposts at the George Rogers Clark National Historic Park in Vincennes. The

Indiana State Police have arrested a southwest Indiana man on Child Pornography offenses. Taken into custody this week was 41 year old Justin Falconberry of Sullivan. He has been preliminarily

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department made three arrests Thursday. 47 year old Angela Sholders of Vincennes Indiana was charged with Escape of a Felon from a Penal Institution and was jailed and

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for the WAKO listening area. It takes effect between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. CDT Saturday. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 to 32 degrees

St Francisville Mayor Danny Lynn has informed WAKO News that the St Francisville Bridge will be closed next week for inspection and also maintenence work. It will closed to vehicular traffic

Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum’s Office has announced that the Main Street Phase II bid opening was held Wednesday by the Indiana Department of Transportation. The low bid was submitted by Kerns

The Illinois General Primary Election is coming up on Tuesday June 28th. In Lawrence County, the election will be held from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. CT at the regular polling places with all 20

The Knox County Sheriffs Department is partnering with the Vincennes Police Department Thursday April 7th to combat distracted driving. The effort is part of the 2nd annual Connect 2 Disconnect