WAKO News

Regional Superintendent of Schools Monte Newlin has announced that the Parkside Elementary Pre-K Program in Lawrenceville has been recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education. Newlin says

A Mt Carmel man was arrested in Lawrence County Sunday on multiple charges. 27 year old James Breen was picked up for probation violation, unlawful possession of meth, unlawful possession of drug

A Vincennes  residence was destroyed over the weekend by fire. Units of the Vincennes City and Township fire departments responded to the fire location-the 16th Street home of Scott Ross and

Multiple fatalities reported in a traffic accident Saturday on Interstate 70 eastbound about four miles west of Effingham. Illinois State Police say that three residents of Wildwood Missouri died

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Friday took two wanted Richland County men into custody. Both 24 year old Michael Inyart and 28 year old Jared Compton of Olney were wanted for failure to

The first phase of the Vincennes Main Street project is nearing completion. Members of the Redevelopment Commission recieved that news Thursday. City officials say that Phase One is on schedule for

The Red Hill Unit 10 Board of Education heard about preparations for the new school years during its regular monthly meeting Thursday. Inspections are currently being completed on the

109th District State Represenative Darren Bailey has announced that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzger signed House Bill 1873 which now becomes law. That legislation was sponsored by Bailey and

Bridgeport Police arrested a wanted Indiana man Thursday. Taken into custody was 47 year old Kelly Noble of French Lick. He was wanted in Illinois on a warrant fron Richland County. Noble was