WAKO News

Lawrenceville Police report that a local woman has been charged with Felony Aggravated Arson. Taken into custody Tuesday was 52 year old Julia Smedley of Lawrenceville. No other details regarding

18 year old Emily Myers is the 2019 Knox County Fair Queen. She was selected from among six young ladies vying for the crown at the fair Monday night. She is the daughter of John Myers and Roxie

Vincennes Police will host their annual National Night Out event Tuesday evening at Rainbow Beach at Gregg Park. It is set for 6 until 8 p.m. Eastern Time and is being held in conjunction with the

The Vincennes City Council has approved on third and final reading an ordinance covering the vacating of Shelby Street and an alley for development of the French Village by Vincennes University.

Lawrenceville Police investigated a late Monday afternoon accident at the Walmart location at 2610 West Haven Road. A 2006 Ford Explorer being driven by Katie Primus of rural Lawrenceville collided

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department arrested 38 year old Marlin Hill of Robinson for probation violation and unlawful possession of meth. He was being held on $40,000 bond in the Lawrence

St Francisville officials have informed WAKO that the Wabash Cannonball Bridge is open to vehicular traffic. The bridge had been scheduled to be closed daily starting Monday and continuing through

Indiana’s oldest county fair-the Knox County Fair-begins its annual run this week at the fairgrounds in Bicknell. The highlights Monday include the official opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Eastern

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