WAKO News

April is Distracted Driving Month across Illinois and the Illinois Secretary of State along with local and area law enforcement are reminding Lawrence County and other drivers about the dangers of

The Wabash County Sheriffs Department reports that a Lawrence County woman was cited after a traffic stop late last week. Reports indicate that Friday evening, a 2009 Ford passenger vehicle being

Heavy rainfall across the area has led to extended rises on several area rivers and streams including the Embarras River at Lawrenceville. Additional rain is possible in some potential thunderstorm

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has adopted the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a second COVID booster dose for certain individuals at

Registered voters in Lawrence and other Illinois counties can now request a mail-in ballot for the upcoming June 28th primary election. Even though the primary is still a while away, state election

Lawrenceville Police investigated a late night accident around midnight Saturday at 2709 West Haven Road. Reports indicate that a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro being driven by a juvenile from Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville Police investigated an incident of hit and run over the weekend. Reports indicate that on Saturday a 2005 Chevrolet Utility being driven by Thomas Markham of Lawrenceville struck a

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Sunday arrested 63 year old Howard Yonaka of Calhoun Illinois for DUI. He was taken to the Lawrence County Jail and later released on $1500 bond.

The National Weather Service has extended the Flood Warning for the Embarras River at Lawrenceville through Wednesday. The river Monday morning was at 31.3 feet- a rise of 2/10th of a foot

The city of Lawrenceville has announced the retirement of a longtime employee. Dave Helderman, Assistant Superintendent of the Cemetery and Parks Department retired Thursday March 31st. The 59 year