WAKO News
Lawrence County States Attorney Brady Waldrop has announced that 2 Lawrence County men were sentenced to prison recently in Lawrence County Circuit Court. 40 year old Cameron Jones of Bridgeport was sentenced to 4 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, a Class 4 Illinois Felony and up to 6 months of mandatory supervised release. 59 year old Richard Perry of Bridgeport was given 4 years in the IDOC along with up to 6 months of mandatory supervised release on a charge of Unlawful Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, a Class 3 Illinois Felony. Both men had been placed on felony probation, but violated the terms.
Gov. Braun issues available SNAP benefits, State prepared to distribute full amount once available
October residential real estate market remains active
Centra Credit Union donates $100,000 to local food banks
Winter Weather Advisory issued
Indiana State Fairgrounds announces expansion of Hoosier Lottery Stage
Shelby County students invited to apply for 2026 Sister City delegation to Japan
Indiana students to get free FAFSA filing help at College Goal Sunday
Road repairs continue near Shelby County solar farm
