WAKO News
Lawrenceville Police Chief Jim White has released his departmental activity report for March. The department received 350 request for an officer during the month. They were involved with 11 domestic interventions, 4 mental health calls, 12 cases each of assault and battery, 5 incidents of theft and single cases of burglary and vandalism. They also handled 4 cases of child abuse/neglect and 1 missing persons report. Officers during March made 17 misdemeanor arrests and 14 felony arrests and issued 7 ordinance violations. Lawrenceville police did lend their assistance to the Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) and Illinois State Police (ISP) 5 times, emergency fire and medical services 3 times and the general public 8 times in March.
Clay County man among six drug traffickers, including one illegal alien, sentenced to decades in federal prison
Bill signed to prohibit cell phones, wireless devices in schools
110th running of the Indianapolis 500 a sellout, local TV delay lifted
Projects wanted for READI 2.0 and Lilly Blight funding
Rockville man nabbed for harmful matter
USDA requires SNAP authorized retailers to carry more real food
Congressman Yakym's staff to hold mobile office hours in Plymouth this month
Indiana state senator working to legalize medical marijuana
“Click It or Ticket” campaign reminds Hoosiers to buckle up
IDEM introduces new “Local Air Quality Advisory” for short‑term conditions
Hollywood actor died of natural causes
Letter Carriers' Food Drive this Saturday
Cops Cycling for Survivors to honor more than 300 Indiana officers during 25th annual ride
Peebles 'humbled' with victory
Smith, Hartman secure wins in Parke County Commissioner races
Smith, Russell earn Republican nods for Rockville Town Board
Family of RP student who died wants changes along highway
Indiana State Police launch Wellness Section to support personnel, families and retirees
