WAKO News

There were 330 new cases of the coronavirus across Illinois Wednesday with three deaths also reported. Those were in Kane, Cook, and Will counties. There were new cases of the disease in Douglas,

Authorities says that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of a southwestern Indiana man. Wednesday police took into custody 34 year old Brandon Criss and an unidentified

The Flood Warning for the Embarras River at Lawrenceville continues for a little while longer. The river Thursday morning was at 31.17 feet and falling slowly. It is anticipated to fall below the

The Knox County Indiana Commissioners meeting this week approved a continuing resolution dealing with the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The resolution extends the state of emergency

Indiana health officials are warning the states rapid jump in coronavirus cases is just the beginning. The number of confirmed cases of the disease has now reached 365 with 12 deaths. There have

The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday announced 250 new cases of the coronavirus disease across the state. There were also four deaths reported in northern Illinois bringing the death

The Flood Warning continues for the Embarras River at Lawrenceville until Thursday evening. The river Wednesday morning was at 32.82 feet and continuing to fall slowly. It is expected to fall below

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the entire WAKO listening area until 11 a.m. Central Time Wednesday. Visibility has been reported at one quarter mile or less at

The Vincennes City Council did meet in regular session Monday evening at the City Hall council chambers. The meeting was held via teleconference with four members reporting in by phone while three

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb Monday issued an executive order to state residents to remain at home for two weeks starting Wednesday except for essential workers and those who need essential