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Thursday WMOK News Check Yellow Sheet - July 30, 2026 - Metropolis and Massac County News
7h ago
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Major E-Bike & Scooter Law Changes Coming to Illinois in 2027: What Riders Need to Know
METROPOLIS, IL - Big changes are coming to how electric bikes, e-scooters, and high-powered "e-motos" are regulated across the state of Illinois. Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse recently shared an important update on Facebook regarding Senate Bill 3484, sweeping state legislation signed into law that esta...
10h ago
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2026 WMOK Community Events Listing
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23h ago
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Wednesday WMOK News Check Yellow Sheet - July 29, 2026 - Metropolis and Massac County News
Jul 29, 2026
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Nighttime Mobile Work Zone Scheduled for Interstate 24 in McCracken County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) schedules overnight mobile maintenance operations along Interstate 24 in McCracken County for July 28 and July 29, weather permitting. Crews use a slow-moving mobile caravan in the left lane to spray roadside vegetation along the interior guardrails and the interstate cable ba...
Jul 29, 2026
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WMOK Obtains Official Termination Notice for Former Golconda Police Chief Steve Walker
WMOK has obtained the official termination notice for former Golconda Police Chief Steve Walker. Read the five specific grounds cited by Mayor Gail Barger.
Jul 24, 2026
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WMOK Seeks Public Records Following Sudden Relief of Golconda Police Chief - RE: City of Golconda Police Chief Relieved of his Duties
WMOK Seeks Public Records Following Sudden Relief of Golconda Police Chief GOLCONDA, IL - Following Wednesday's sudden announcement by Mayor Gail Barger that Golconda Police Chief Steve Walker has been relieved of his duties effective immediately, WMOK has taken formal steps to seek transparency and official documentat...
Jul 23, 2026
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How the Golconda Police Chief Termination Unfolded (Updating)
WMOK News - Metropolis, IL - The shakeup in Golconda's city leadership has left Southern Illinois residents with questions over the past week. What began as a sudden announcement from City Hall has quickly developed into an unfolding story of public record requests and allegations involving local law enforcement leader...
Jul 28, 2026
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Traffic Stop Leads to Suspension Charge for Out-of-State Driver
METROPOLIS, IL - An out-of-state driver was taken into custody following a traffic stop in Metropolis earlier this month. According to an arrest summary from the Metropolis Police Department, 34-year-old Joseph Campbell of Mobile, Alabama, was arrested on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Officers cited Campbell for speeding, no...
Jul 28, 2026
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Major E-Bike & Scooter Law Changes Coming to Illinois in 2027: What Riders Need to Know
METROPOLIS, IL - Big changes are coming to how electric bikes, e-scooters, and high-powered "e-motos" are regulated across the state of Illinois. Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse recently shared an important update on Facebook regarding Senate Bill 3484, sweeping state legislation signed into law that esta...
10h ago
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