When Metropolis Mayor Gregg Jeffords joined us recently at WMOK for our Coffee Break Program, we discussed the 1% Sales Tax to take effect in Metropolis in July. Hear our complete discussion on the topic in the Soundcloud player below:

The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce has announced its upcoming Monthly Lunch & Learn, scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The event will take place from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT at Harrah's Metropolis River Room. This month's featured guest speaker is Josh Shepard from Massac Memorial Hospital. Shepard will prese...

WMOK - Massac County, IL - The National Weather Service in Paducah is urging residents to understand that an Excessive Heat Warning signifies conditions far more dangerous than typical summer weather. According to meteorologists, the body normally cools itself through the evaporation of sweat, a process that draws heat...

WMOK - Massac County, IL - With high summer temperatures settling in, Massac County officials have established temporary cooling centers for residents looking to beat the heat. If you need a place to cool off, stay safe, and escape the rising temperatures, two local options are available this week. Massac County Courth...

WMOK - Massac County, IL - It was a long evening yesterday for many folks listening in Metropolis and Massac County Illinois and Beyond who found themselves suddenly without power. The trouble began around 6:00 p.m. yesterday, when word first started to roll in about widespread power outages across the county. The root...