LOCAL ARRESTS
The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) Wednesday arrested 33 year old Joesph Deckard of Bridgeport. He was charged with Criminal Damage to Government Property. He was booked into the
Continue Reading »The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) Wednesday arrested 33 year old Joesph Deckard of Bridgeport. He was charged with Criminal Damage to Government Property. He was booked into the
Continue Reading »Darren Bailey, the former Illinois Republican State Senator from southern Illinois who lost a bid in 2022 for governor to Democratic incumbent J.B. Pritzger is again running for elected office. He
Continue Reading »The City of St Francisville has informed WAKO News Wednesday morning that a water main break has occurred at 7th and Main Streets. City officials say that a Boil Order has been issued due to the
Continue Reading »The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) early Wednesday arrested 47 year old Thomas Campbell of Lawrenceville on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. He was booked into the
Continue Reading »The Lawrence County Clerks Office has announced that starting in the new month of July, recording fees will increase. Fees to file land records documents in the Lawrence County Recorders Office
Continue Reading »It is now official. Illinois Governor J.B Pritzger has formally signed the legislation to transfer the National Guard Armory located in Lawrenceville to the city. He took the action last Friday
Continue Reading »Hot humid conditions spawned powerful storms systems that rolled through southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana this past 4th of July holiday weekend. Residents were left to clean up from
Continue Reading »The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) arrested a Lawrenceville man over the weekend. Taken into custody Saturday was 48 year old Harry Sapper the III on a charge of Domestic Battery. He
Continue Reading »An Illinois State Police (ISP) investigation has now led to the arrests of three people in neighboring Crawford County. Friday, the ISP announced that 24 year old Lance Newcomb of Robinson and 52
Continue Reading »The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department made three arrests Friday. Taken into custody were 35 year old David Higgins on a charge of Aggravated Domestic Battery, 39 year old Misty Wilkins on a
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