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.
Marshall County Prosecutor declines to file charges in bogus child welfare complaint against Pete Buttigieg
Indiana State Police Enforcement Bureau statistics for August 2026
Governor Braun announces stepped-up Labor Day Weekend patrols, urges Hoosiers to drive sober
Congressman Yakym praises Trump Administration’s $120 million investment in Rural Hoosier Health Care
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Donald Charles Heim, 85, of California, formerly of Plymouth
Metal Technologies completes acquisition of Rochester Metal Products
Marshall County schools receive over $206,000 in secured School Safety Grants
