METROPOLIS, IL - The capes have cleared and the streets are quiet again, but local officials are calling this year's Superman Celebration a massive success. Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse shared his wrap-up of the event with WMOK, noting a significant surge in attendance. According to Chief Masse, crowd sizes felt...

METROPOLIS, IL - Residents across Massac County are being urged to prepare for a prolonged stretch of dangerously high temperatures. Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse joined the WMOK Coffee Break Program this week to issue a vital safety and preparedness warning ahead of the upcoming weather event. According to weath...

WMOK - Metropolis, IL - The City of Metropolis has successfully repaired a water main and restored service to affected residents. However, as a precautionary measure, city officials have issued a Boil Water Order for the Fairmount Subdivision and the immediate area surrounding Kennedy Drive. The order will remain in ef...

Happy Friday Metropolis, Massac County and Beyond! In your Friday WMOK Yellow Sheet: Upcoming Extreme Heat: Chief Harry Masse warns of dangerously high heat indices coming our way and shares tips on keeping strain off the power grid. Superman Celebration Wrap-Up: A look back at a successful festival weekend. America's ...

The temporary pandemic-era lifeline that completely reshaped the restaurant industry is officially here to stay. Under Senate Bill 618, Illinois has removed the looming sunset provision and permanently locked in the state's "cocktails-to-go" program, providing a major win for local bars, restaurants, and patr...