WAKO News

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COOLER WEATHER COMING

The National Weather Service in Lincoln Illinois says that cooler temperatures are on the way for the WAKO listening area. A strong cold front will move across Southeastern Illinois and

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VINCENNES FIRE

The Vincennes City Fire Department called out Friday morning to a residence fire. Firefighters were dispatched to the fire location at 421 Perry Street. The roof and upper floors were in flames

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DEER ACCIDENTS

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says that it is that time of year when Lawrence County and area drivers need to be extra watchful for deer crossing the road. It is mating season for

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LOCAL ARRESTS

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department took a wanted local man into custody Wednesday. 59 year old Timothy Knox of Sumner was wanted on a Lawrence County warrant for Failure to Appear. He was

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