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Lawrenceville Police arrested a Mt. Carmel woman on drug possession charges early this morning. Police charged 22 year-old Alexandria Swatsley with unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
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No burning in Knox County

October 4, 2017 WAKO News, WAMW News

Due to dry weather, Knox County has implemented a burn ban.

Open burning of any kind using combustible fuels is prohibited until

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Man charged after jumping from a bridge…

October 4, 2017 WAKO News, WAMW News

More details have been gathered concerning an arrest we reported yesterday.

31-year-old Ryan Shreve was jailed in Knox County for
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Person of Interest Named in Gregg Park Hit & Run

October 3, 2017 WAKO News, WAMW News

The Vincennes Police Department has released more details in a hit and run that occurred in Gregg Park earlier this year.
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Seasonal workers being sought for Illinois Dept. of Transporation

October 3, 2017 WAKO News

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking workers for temporary jobs to help with snow-and-ice removal this winter in several southeastern Illinois counties in IDOT District 7. These
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Be careful driving..it’s harvest season…

October 3, 2017 WAKO News

Illinois State Police are urging motorists to exercise due caution while traveling on roadways during the autumn harvest season. As farmers begin to move equipment from field to field,
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Dine with a Doc on Friday

October 3, 2017 WAKO News

The Lawrence County Senior Citizens Center is partnering with Senior Education Ministries Incorporated to present Dine with a Doc from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Friday at the Senior Center located at
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Gov Rauner wants to change coal fired plant rules

October 2, 2017 WAKO News

Governor Bruce Rauner wants to overhaul state regulations on the last of Illinois‘
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Energy Assistance Applications being taken starting today…

October 2, 2017 WAKO News

The CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation will begin accepting applications for the 2018 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Percentage of Income Payment Plan today. This is the
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August stats from the Illinois State Police

October 2, 2017 WAKO News

Illinois State Police District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols held in Lawrence and Richland Counties during August.
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WAKO News

Early morning drug arrest

Lawrenceville Police arrested a Mt. Carmel woman on drug possession charges early this morning. Police charged 22 year-old Alexandria Swatsley with unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
Continue Reading »

No burning in Knox County

Man charged after jumping from a bridge…

Person of Interest Named in Gregg Park Hit & Run

Seasonal workers being sought for Illinois Dept. of Transporation

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking workers for temporary jobs to help with snow-and-ice removal this winter in several southeastern Illinois counties in IDOT District 7. These
Continue Reading »

Be careful driving..it’s harvest season…

Illinois State Police are urging motorists to exercise due caution while traveling on roadways during the autumn harvest season. As farmers begin to move equipment from field to field,
Continue Reading »

Dine with a Doc on Friday

The Lawrence County Senior Citizens Center is partnering with Senior Education Ministries Incorporated to present Dine with a Doc from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Friday at the Senior Center located at
Continue Reading »

Gov Rauner wants to change coal fired plant rules

Governor Bruce Rauner wants to overhaul state regulations on the last of Illinois‘
Continue Reading »

Energy Assistance Applications being taken starting today…

The CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation will begin accepting applications for the 2018 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Percentage of Income Payment Plan today. This is the
Continue Reading »

August stats from the Illinois State Police

Illinois State Police District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols held in Lawrence and Richland Counties during August.
Continue Reading »

36-HOUR WEATHER FORECAST

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Lawrenceville Police arrested a Mt. Carmel woman on drug possession charges early this morning. Police charged 22 year-old Alexandria Swatsley with unlawful possession of a controlled substance.Continue Reading »

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking workers for temporary jobs to help with snow-and-ice removal this winter in several southeastern Illinois counties in IDOT District 7. TheseContinue Reading »

Illinois State Police are urging motorists to exercise due caution while traveling on roadways during the autumn harvest season. As farmers begin to move equipment from field to field,Continue Reading »

The Lawrence County Senior Citizens Center is partnering with Senior Education Ministries Incorporated to present Dine with a Doc from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Friday at the Senior Center located atContinue Reading »

Governor Bruce Rauner wants to overhaul state regulations on the last of Illinois‘Continue Reading »

The CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation will begin accepting applications for the 2018 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Percentage of Income Payment Plan today. This is theContinue Reading »

Illinois State Police District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols held in Lawrence and Richland Counties during August. Continue Reading »

36-HOUR WEATHER FORECAST

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Lawrenceville Police arrested a Mt. Carmel woman on drug possession charges early this morning. Police charged 22 year-old Alexandria Swatsley with unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
Continue Reading »

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking workers for temporary jobs to help with snow-and-ice removal this winter in several southeastern Illinois counties in IDOT District 7. These
Continue Reading »

Illinois State Police are urging motorists to exercise due caution while traveling on roadways during the autumn harvest season. As farmers begin to move equipment from field to field,
Continue Reading »

The Lawrence County Senior Citizens Center is partnering with Senior Education Ministries Incorporated to present Dine with a Doc from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Friday at the Senior Center located at
Continue Reading »

Governor Bruce Rauner wants to overhaul state regulations on the last of Illinois‘
Continue Reading »

The CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation will begin accepting applications for the 2018 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Percentage of Income Payment Plan today. This is the
Continue Reading »

Illinois State Police District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols held in Lawrence and Richland Counties during August.
Continue Reading »