WAKO News

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MARSHALL STABBING DEATH

Reports out of Marshall Illinois indicate that one man has died after a weekend stabbing in the Clark County city. The Clark County Coroners Office indicates that 42 year old Louis Riggs of

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RABID BATS

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging Lawrence County and other area residents to watch out for and be on the alert for rabid bats and other infected animals during the summer.

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HEAT ADVISORY

The National Weather Service (NWS) has cancelled the Excessive Heat Warning issued for the WAKO listening area, but a Heat Advisory does remain in effect through 7 p.m. CT Saturday. The NWS says

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LAWRENCE COUNTY ARRESTS

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) early Thursday arrested 31 year old Courtney Malone of Lawrenceville for Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine. She was booked into the Lawrence County

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MISSING AREA BOY LOCATED

Reports out of neighboring Richland County indicate that a missing 10 year old boy has been found safe and sound. A LEAP Alert had been issued earlier this week for Max Miller. He was last seen in

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