WAKO News
The flood warning for the Embarras River at Lawrenceville has now been lifted. The National Weather Service (NWS) reports that the river crested over the weekend at just over 32 feet Saturday. It has now fallen below its 30 foot flood stage and was at 28.92 feet Monday morning. It will continue a steady fall.
Christy Fire Protection District gets new equipment
Old St. Francisville bridge to be closed for repairs
Lawrence County arrests
Indiana State Police Troopers receive new look Dodge Durango patrol vehicles
Lawrenceville Drive-In to close
Fiscus receives leadership award
Fire at old Lawrenceville High School property
1956 Pinkstaff tornado the subject of next Historical Society meeting
Bridgeport city council welcomes new member
Bailey to continue gubernatorial nomination campaign
Two sentenced to prison in Lawrence County
Illinois State Museum featuring personal Route 66 stories for Mother Road’s 100th anniversary
Good Samaritan CEO Rob McLin honored with IHA 2025 Distinguished Service Award
Illinois goes from “F” to“A” on support for survivors of human trafficking
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month underway
IDOH approves Union - Regional hospital merger
VU announces changes in College of Health Sciences and Human Performance
Unit 20 hires new administrator and fills board vacancy
New IDOC mail policy program protested
Eagle Branch District to host annual meeting
