WAKO News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging Lawrence County and other area residents to watch out for and be on the alert for rabid bats and other infected animals during the summer.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has cancelled the Excessive Heat Warning issued for the WAKO listening area, but a Heat Advisory does remain in effect through 7 p.m. CT Saturday. The NWS says

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) early Thursday arrested 31 year old Courtney Malone of Lawrenceville for Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine. She was booked into the Lawrence County

Reports out of neighboring Richland County indicate that a missing 10 year old boy has been found safe and sound. A LEAP Alert had been issued earlier this week for Max Miller. He was last seen in

A popular Lawrence County summer music tradition returns this weekend. The 7th annual Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce sponsored Uncorked Festival is scheduled for this Saturday July 29th on the

The Knox County Parks Department this week has filled the Superintendent vacancy. The organization announced that it has hired Tim Goodwin upon recommendation of it’s search committee.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is reminding Lawrence County and other motorists that the summer roadside mowing period is underway. Those traveling should slow down, avoid

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) arrested a local man Wednesday on multiple charges. 38 year old Joesph Reeves of Lawrenceville was taken into custody for Child Abduction, Criminal

There were 10 people who were recipients of 2023 Greene Charter Trust Scholarships that were given out Tuesday evening at Red Hill Jr/Sr High School through the Red Hill Academic Foundation. Over

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) Tuesday picked 50 year old James Sibert of Lawrenceville on a charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was taken to the Lawrence County Jail and was