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The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department made two arrests this past weekend. On Saturday, they arrested 25 year old Charles Hughett of Bridgeport on a charge of Domestic Battery. He was booked into

The Indiana State Police now report that one person has died of injuries sustained in that police pursuit with a stolen pickup truck which ended with a crash Friday afternoon in northern Knox

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department late Friday picked up 48 year old Robert Pennington of Olney on a charge of Failure to Appear in Court. He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and was

A two county police chase Friday afternoon in southwestern Indiana resulted in a crash with multiple injuries. Indiana State Police say that at around 3 p.m. ET, the pursuit began in Sullivan when

The United Way of Knox County has announced the 2023 campaign theme. It is “Let’s Eclipse the Need…by donation to the United Way of Knox County.” The organization also

The Red Hill Unit #10 School Board met in regular session Thursday evening at Red Hill Jr/Sr High School in Bridgeport. They were informed by Superintendent Jakie Walker of recent discussions with

The Vincennes Redevelopment Commission met Thursday at City Hall. They heard a request by Mayor Joe Yochum for help in funding 1/2 of the projected $1.4 million cost of the Hart Street paving

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports that a positive mosquito sample of West Nile virus has been reported in southeastern Illinois. The case comes out of the Louisville area in

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department arrested two local residents Thursday. Taken into custody were 21 year old Kelsey Benton of Lawrenceville and 26 year old Jaytee Pinnick of Bridgeport. Both

The city of St Francisville has informed WAKO News that the Cannonball Bridge is closed Friday July 21st from 7 a.m. till 3:30 p.m. CT. City officials say the closure is neccesary to allow for