WAKO News

The Lawrence County Unit 20 Board of Education met Wednesday evening at Lawrenceville High School and did approve fees for the coming 2023-24 school term with some raises included. The fee

The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the Independence Day weekend. They will once again sponsor a parade and tailgating event prior to the Lawrenceville Fireworks on Monday

There will be some polling place changes in future elections here in Lawrence County. That after the county board Wednesday approved the consolidation of several political precincts in Lawrence

The Knox County Sheriffs Department (KCSD) reports no injuries after a box truck overturned Wednesday morning at the intersection of US 41 and US 50 near Sixth Street in Vincennes. The mishap

Lawrenceville Police late Wednesday arrested an out of county woman. 27 year old Deaiddra Roberts of Alma, Georgia was charged with Domestic Battery. She was booked into the Lawrence County Jail

The National Weather Service (MWS) and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have issued a Air Quality Alert warning for the WAKO listening area. With the heat and humidity beginning

The South Knox School Corporation Board as anticipated did officially hire a new superintendent Tuesday night. They voted unanimously to hire Jeff Cochren to fill the position. He will replace Tim

Local business and civic leaders were on hand Tuesday afternoon in west Lawrenceville for a ribbon cutting to help the owners of Sip It located at 2202 James Street celebrate 4 years of ownership

The Lawrence Public Library Board of Trustees met in regular monthly session Tuesday night at the library in downtown Lawrenceville. After some lengthy discussion, it was decided to further study a

Lawrence County States Attorney Brady Waldrop announced this week that two local men were sentenced to prison terms recently in Lawrence County Circuit Court. 38 year old Matthew Yarber of