WAKO News
Lawrence County has a new position created to help with emergency preparedness in the future. The county board Wednesday after a 5 minute executive session voted unanimously to reinstate the position of Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Assistant Director and appointed James Calvert to fill it. They also approved the appointment of Joe Thompson to fill the expired term of Joe Padgett on the Denison Fire Protection District Board through 2025. Also getting approved was the bid of approximately $1.29 million from Samron Midwest Contracting of Murphysboro, Ill to construct new approaches and a new bridge over Eagle Branch Creek on the Applegate Road.
New work requirements for Illinois SNAP
Missing Vincennes juvenile being sought
Bridgeport man charged in fatal shooting
Lawrence County Historical Society planning Sumner history presentation
WGH Board approves expansion plans
Lawrenceville mayor praises city workers
Road renaming resolution co-authored by Criswell to honor Bobby Knight passes House
Lawrence County seek new Animal Control Warden
Lawrence County mourns the loss of Charlie Gillespie
Illinois State Fair announces digital ticketing for 2026 season
Home heating warnings
Lawrence County arrests
Knox County under Red Travel Warning
Another cold weather advisory issued
Winter storm hits region hard
Knox County drug bust
Winter storm warning issued for area
Winter storm watch in effect for area
Unit #20 Board of Education recognizes Lady Braves and heroic students
LCMH receives federal grant funding
