WAKO News

The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday reported 2,793 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus with 20 additional deaths across the state. The Lawrence County Health Department

Lawrenceville Police have completed their investigation into a two vehicle hit and run incident this past weekend. Reports indicate that on Sunday a 2010 Ford being driven by Caleb Cox of Mt Carmel

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Wednesday arrested 44 year old Vickie Phillips-Gay of Olney on a charge of Violation of Bail Bond. She was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and was being

Reports out of Tennessee indicate that a Lawrence County man is in custody charged with alledged criminal confinement. 37 year old Kyle Gosnell of Lawrenceville was arrested Tuesday near

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the WAKO listening area from 7 p.m. Central Time Thursday until 5 a.m. Central Time Friday. Winds are anticipated to reach 20 to 30 mph

Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum has announced that starting on Monday March 29th, CSX Railroad crews will begin a tie replacement project on their “East-West” line through the city. Crews

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,832 new and probable cases of coronavirus across the state Tuesday with 12 new deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department Tuesday reported 1

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Tuesday arrested 50 year old Kenneth Gosnell of Bridgeport for Failure to Appear in Court.  He was released from the Lawrence County Jail after posting

Illinois State Police have confirmed that a male fugitive from southeastern Illinois has been captured. Alexander McWilliam of Harrisburg was taken into custody Tuesday by authorities in

The National Weather Service is continuing the Flood Warning for the Embarras River until Thursday. The river was at 32.3 feet and falling slowly Wednesday. The river is anticipated to fall below