WAKO News
Lawrence County States Attorney Brady Waldrop reports two men were given prison terms during recent sentencing hearings in Lawrence County Circuit Court (LCCC). 47 year old Derek Wilson of Bridgeport was sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to be followed by 4 years of mandatory supervised release for Illinois Class 2 Felony Domestic Battery. 43 year old Allen Brinkman of Oblong received 4 years in the IDOC to be followed by 6 months of mandatory supervised release on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, a Class 3 Illinois Felony. That sentence will run concurrently with one Brinkman is already serving from Crawford County.
Sumner election petitions available
New housing subdivision moving forward in Vincennes
Parkside Elementary will open next week
Restaurant at Red Hill State Park under new ownership
Bridgeport Water boil order lifted
Lawrence County Chamber recognizes Salyers; have begun executive director search
Lawrence County Board hears about data centers and the county jail
Parkside Elementary opening delayed again
Knox County's Clayton Newton earns honors at the Indiana State Fair
Indiana launches emergency program for veterans impacted by historical flooding
Illinois State Police deploy new Bicycle Response Team
Flood warning continues for Wabash River at Vincennes; eastern Lawrence County (ILL.) flooding possible
IDOT teaming with GWRPC to get public travel input
Indiana Gov. Braun secures federal assistance, provides update on statewide storm response
Lawrenceville receives federal E.P.A. report on public water system
Knox County tornado assessment issued by the NWS
