WAKO News

The Lawrence County Hospital Board of Directors met Tuesday night and heard about the business plan from Chief Executive Officer Don Robbins. He briefed the members on the plan and what is being

Lawrence County officials have informed WAKO that work is now underway at the courthouse in downtown Lawrenceville. The north entrance is now closed to pedestrian traffic and is under repair.

Lawrenceville Police made three arrests. 55 year old Joesph Campbell of Lawrenceville was picked up on a Wabash County warrant and was taken to the Lawrence County Jail.  29 year old Amanda

A large section of Interstate 70 in Southeastern Illinois was closed for several hours after multiple accidents Tuesday afternoon in which a Central Illinois man was killed. Illinois State Police

The Knox County Indiana Prosecutors Office has announced that a Vincennes man has now been charged in the June fatal accident that killed a Freelandville couple. 27 year old Joshua Roark was

The Lawrence County Board liquor committee will meet later this week at the Lawrence County Courthouse. County officials indicate the meeting will be at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The commitee is expected

A Clark County man was sentenced to prison Monday for the death of his girlfriend nearly five years ago. 24 year old Connor Scott was given 37 years in prison to be followed by three years of

Law enforcement authorities in Knox County and surrounding areas are warning parents with children to keep a close eye on them in public areas. This after an incident this past weekend at Quabache

Lawrenceville Police arrested two Sumner residents Monday. Taken into custody were 32 year old Joshua Thompson and 26 year old Whitney Thompson. Joshua was charged with Disorderly Conduct and

Lawrence County Memorial Hospital will host a flag pole lighting Monday in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month next month. The ceremony will be at 5:30 p.m. at the front of the hospital at 2200