WAKO News

Reports out of Knox County Indiana indicate that two Vincennes men were indicted by a federal grand jury for providing false information and making false statements in order to obtain a firearm. 

Lawrence County States Attorney Michael Strange has announced that two Lawrence County men were sentenced to prison in Lawrence County Circuit Court this week. 48 year old Bobby Smith of

The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for both the Embarras and Wabash Rivers till further notice. The Embarras at Lawrenceville is rapidly rising due to excessive rain and is

The Vincennes Parks and Recreation Department is to unveil the final draft of the new 5 year Master Plan at it’s second and final input session next week. That session is scheduled for

The City of St Francisville is weighing it’s options under the new Illinois Recreational Cannabis Act. The city council heard from attorney Mike Neal on various aspects of the Act which

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Wednesday arrested 46 year old James Pettigrew of Lawrenceville on a Lawrence County warrant. He was released from the Lawrence County Jail on $2000 bond.

Vincennes Police report that a Crawford County Illinois couple is in custody after a vehicle pursuit Wednesday. Authorities were called to the Vincennes Walmart in connection with an alledged

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory through Thursday evening and a Flood Watch from Friday evening through Saturday for the entire WAKO listening area. Winds will pick up from

The Illinois Eastern Community College District #529 Board of Trustees is currently accepting letters of interest from people to fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of James Lane. To

The Lawrence County Memorial Hospital Board met in regular session Tuesday for the first time in the new year. Chief Executive Officer Don Robbins and Chief Financial Officer Larry Spour briefed