WAKO News

The smell of gas Wednesday morning at Lawrenceville High School led to the evacuation of the building for a short period as a precautionary measure. The smell was detected during first hour

The Lawrence Public Library Board of Trustees met in regular monthly session Tuesday evening at the library in downtown Lawrenceville. After a public hearing prior to the session, the board

The Vincennes Police Department has announced that three people were recently arrested as the result of a joint investigation into narcotics dealing with the Petersburg Indiana Police Department. A

This is National Child Passenger Safety Week. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is encouraging Lawrence County parents and caregivers to have their child safety vehicle seats checked

The Illinois State Police (ISP) have completed their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a fatal All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) accident this past weekend in rural Jasper County. The mishap

One person remains hospitalized after crashing a stolen vehicle into a police car during a pursuit Friday evening in Knox County Indiana. Indiana State Police (ISP) report that they were engaged in

Lawrenceville Police were called to a single vehicle accident Sunday morning on the downtown courthouse square in the 1100 block of State Street. Reports indicate that a 2006 Ford Pickup with a

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department early Monday arrested 42 year old Michelle Crouse of Lawrenceville on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. She was taken to the Lawrence

The Knox County Republican Party has set a date for the caucus to select a new county coroner. It will be at 9 a.m. ET on Saturday September 30th at the Vincennes City Hall. Precinct committee

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department arrested a wanted local man Friday. 28 year old Tanner Fry of Lawrenceville was picked up on an order to take into custody. He was taken to the Lawrence