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.
Rep. Heath VanNatter to seek reelection
Deadline approaching for blind, disabled Hoosiers and seniors to receive property tax credits
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ISP with Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative this week
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Historic sites bill passes out of committee
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Gov. Braun, AG Rokita ask Federal Court to lift 20-year ban on Historical Monument at Indiana Statehouse
Emily Adams named 2026 Lilly Endowment Scholar
