WAKO News
The Illinois State Police late Friday picked up a wanted local man. 66 year old Junior Wilkins of Lawrenceville was taken into custody on a warrant for Failure to Appear in Court. He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and was being held there on the warrant. The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department arrested 52 year old Ronald Sandlin of rural St Francisville Friday on a charge of Criminal Damage to Property. He was taken to the Lawrence County Jail and released with a notice to appear in court.
Rep. Baird asks state, federal officials to explore harvest fuel relief for farmers
Indiana Weekly Gas Price Update shows prices falling
Parke, Putnam and Vermillion counties now eligible for FEMA assistance
Several fundraisers are planned to benefit the Montezuma family and fight back against Alzheimer's
Postal Service recommends 2026 holiday mailing and shipping dates
Attorney General Todd Rokita calls on Hoosiers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
Pennsylvania Attorney General's Cold Case Section, Erie investigators announce arrest of Brazil, IN man in 2002 rape, murder
Impaired driver taken to hospital then jail after crash
Gov. Braun announces plan for new, larger campground at McCormick’s Creek State Park
Governor Braun proclaims Indiana Rail Safety Week September 21-27
State unemployment rate remains below national average
Indiana weekly gas price update
Riverton Parke looks to continue momentum
Parke County Community Foundation awards funds for Ritz renovations
USDA announces 2026 and 2027 enrollment for key price and revenue safety net programs, first base acre increase in two decades
