WAKO News

The St Francisville City Council met in regular session Wednesday night and hear a request to purchase property in the downtown area for a potential laundermat location. The council will look at

55th District State Senator Darren Bailey has announced that he is looking for Valentines Day cards for his annual Valentines for Seniors program. The legislator is encouraging churches, schools

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 34,573 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday with 144 additional deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department reported 70 positive cases Wednesday

Lawrenceville Police Wednesday arrested a wanted local man. 30 year old Kurtis Harvey of Lawrenceville was picked up for Failure to Appear (Status Hearing). He was booked into the Lawrence County

The Petrolia Water District has informed WAKO News late Wednesday morning that the boil order issued Monday as now been lifted. That boil order was for district customers from the intersection of

The Bi-State Authority which governs the Mid-American Air Center located northeast of Lawrenceville met in regular session Tuesday night at the airport. Topics of discussion according to airport

For the second year in a row, the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park in Vincennes has decided to not hold the annual wreath laying ceremony at the Clark Memorial Friday February 25th. The

The Knox County Indiana Council met for the first time in the new year Tuesday night and did  select a new President.  Councilman Harry Nolting was picked to succeed Bob Lechner in the position.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has reported 28,110 new cases of coronavirus across the state Tuesday with 92 additional deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department indicated 78 positive

The city of Vincennes has announced that a portion of St Clair Street will be closed Wednesday for some repair work. The street between 6th Street and Washington Avenue is closed to allow crews to