WAKO News

The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has named it’s Executive Board for 2023. Jenny Weger will be President, Danielle Stevens will be Vice President, Susan McDonald Secretary, Peggy

Lawrenceville Police made 2 arrests this week for Theft Under $500. Taken into custody were Michael Campbell and Sherri Wirth both of Lawrenceville on the charge. Campbell was released from the

Lawrence County States Attorney Brady Waldrop has announced that two people were given prison terms this week in Lawrence County Circuit Court. 47 year old Charles Oakley of Lawrenceville pled

St Francisville City officials have informed WAKO News that the toll bridge will be closed on Thursday December 15th for maintenence work. It is scheduled to be shutdown to vehicular traffic

The Bridgeport City Council met in regular monthly session Tuesday at City Hall. They approved making application for a $1.5 million dollar grant to help install 6 inch water lines to areas of the

The Bi-State Authority Board of Directors held their annual December dinner meeting Tuesday night in Vincennes. The group which governs the Mid-American Air Center located northeast of

The Knox County Indiana burn ban has now been lifted. The ban was put in place late in November during extremely dry and windy conditions which made open burning hazardous. It was renewed last week

Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes has announced that effective Wednesday December 14th, visitors to the medical facility will have to use contactless sign-in kiosks in order to enter. They are

The City of Vincennes has a new firefighter. The Board of Works and Safety Monday afternoon witnessed Mayor Joe Yochum administer the oath to Kyle Miller of Newburgh, Indiana. He was formally

Reports out of neighboring Richland County indicate an Olney man has been charged with child pornography. 30 year old Kyle Shipman of Olney was taken into custody last Friday December 9th by the