WAKO News

Lawrenceville Police Wednesday arrested a wanted local man. 30 year old Kurtis Harvey of Lawrenceville was picked up for Failure to Appear (Status Hearing). He was booked into the Lawrence County

The Petrolia Water District has informed WAKO News late Wednesday morning that the boil order issued Monday as now been lifted. That boil order was for district customers from the intersection of

The Bi-State Authority which governs the Mid-American Air Center located northeast of Lawrenceville met in regular session Tuesday night at the airport. Topics of discussion according to airport

For the second year in a row, the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park in Vincennes has decided to not hold the annual wreath laying ceremony at the Clark Memorial Friday February 25th. The

The Knox County Indiana Council met for the first time in the new year Tuesday night and did  select a new President.  Councilman Harry Nolting was picked to succeed Bob Lechner in the position.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has reported 28,110 new cases of coronavirus across the state Tuesday with 92 additional deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department indicated 78 positive

The city of Vincennes has announced that a portion of St Clair Street will be closed Wednesday for some repair work. The street between 6th Street and Washington Avenue is closed to allow crews to

Good Samaritan Community Health Services is looking to assist those in the area who want to start the new year focused on their health. The group will be offering free BMI (Body Mass Index)

The Vincennes City Council met for the first time in the new year of 2022 Monday night at City Hall. They did hold the annual Reorganization with Tim Salters returning as Council President and

Vincennes Lincoln High school has announced a new Assistant Principal. Bryce Crane will take over as the second in command at the school. Crane had been a teacher of social studies at Lincoln and