WMOK - Metropolis, IL - The Metropolis Police Department has released its arrest log covering the period of August 15 through August 31, 2026. The following details pertain to recent arrests and citations made by local law enforcement officers across Metropolis and Massac County. August 16 Samuel M. Cullison, 38, of Ma...

SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has mobilized alongside local public health agencies to respond to an outbreak of measles in nearby Douglas County, where at least four confirmed, linked cases have been identified. Under public health guidelines, an outbreak is declared when three or mo...

WMOK - Metropolis, IL _- The Happy Hearts Senior Center remains a fantastic resource for those seeking to enhance their social wellness at any time of the year. Located at 7th and Pearl Streets in Metropolis, in the former IGA building, the center offers a welcoming environment for connection and community. Join them f...

WMOK - Metropolis, IL - The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, has extended an Extreme Heat Warning for all of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. The warning remains in effect until 8:00 PM CDT on Saturday as a prolonged period of dangerously high temperatures an...