WMOK - Metropolis, IL - Legal proceedings advanced Tuesday morning in Massac County Circuit Court in the prosecution of 76-year-old George E. Bradfield, who faces five counts of first-degree murder in the 1984 death of Lisa Ann Carnes. Special Prosecutors Josh Stratemeyer and Robinson represented the State as arguments...

WMOK - Metropolis, IL - This week marks Be Kind to Humankind Week, an annual observance that runs every year from August 25th through August 31st. It serves as a gentle reminder for all of us to slow down, lend a hand, and show a little extra grace to our neighbors. This year, however, the start of Be Kind to Humankind...

WMOK - Metropolis, IL - Country music fans are in for a special night of music history this weekend. The Grand Ole Opry is dedicating its entire Saturday show-this Saturday, August 29-to celebrating the life, music, and legacy of the legendary Dolly Parton. When to Tune In: Saturday, August 29, at 7:00 PM Central (8:00...

Metropolis Lions Club Invites Local Participation and Sponsors for 2026 Labor Day Parade WMOK - METROPOLIS, IL - METROPOLIS, IL - The annual Labor Day Parade is set to return on Monday, September 7th, and the Metropolis Lions Club is calling on area businesses, civic groups, and community organizations to get involved....

WMOK - Metropolis, IL - If you have noticed the evening light slipping away just a little bit sooner while sitting out on the porch, you are not imagining it. Late August is officially doing its thing, and the daylight hours across Metropolis, Joppa, Unionville, and up on the bluff in New Columbia are steadily shorteni...