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SHOOTING CHARGES FILED

The suspect in a fatal shooting in southwest Indiana has now been formally charged. 38 year old Abel Dubon Castillo was arrested this week on a Daviess County Superior Court warrant for a single

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PETROLIA WATER VALVE WORK

The Petrolia Water District has informed WAKO News that on Tuesday, February 13th, water customers between Sawyer Road and Frontage Road could experience low water pressure starting around 8 a.m.

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TAX SCAMS

The Illinois Attorney Generals Office is warning Lawrence County taxpayers and others across the state to be wary of email, telephone and mail tax scams as the 2024 filing season continues. They

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SUPER BOWL SAFETY

This weekend is Super Bowl weekend and the Illinois State Police as well as Lawrence County and other law enforcement are reminding those who attend Super Bowl parties to not drink and drive. If

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LCMH PHONE PROBLEMS

Lawrence County Memorial Hospital (LCMH) officials have informed WAKO News that the hospital was experiencing phone issues as of Friday morning. They are working to resolve the problem. Anyone

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EARLY VOTING BEGINS

Lawrence County voters can now head to the polls to vote early in the Illinois General Primary Election to be held Tuesday, March 19th. Early voting begins Thursday February 8th at the Lawrence

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