WMOK - Metropolis, IL - According to a press release issued on July 22, 2026, Mayor Gail Barger announced that Police Chief Steve Walker has been relieved of his duties for the City of Golconda, effective immediately. In the interim, all law enforcement concerns for the city will be handled by the Pope County Sheriff's...

The Heroes of Massac Endeavors (HOME) has officially announced the return of their signature fundraising event. The Steele Wings Swing Dance is set to take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. This 1940s-themed evening serves as a key benefit for the construction of a statue honoring Metropolis native and WWII paratr...

A major shift is coming to Illinois classrooms as state lawmakers move to protect students from the evolving world of digital harassment. With the signing of House Bill 3851, the state has officially expanded the definition of cyberbullying within the Illinois School Code to directly address harmful, artificial intelli...

The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce has invited the community to a "Summer Mix & Mingle" networking event scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The gathering will take place from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM CDT at Farmer & Co Real Estate, located at 701 E. 5th St. in Metropolis, Illinois. As highlighted in the ...

The Metropolis Community High School Class of 1976 is preparing to gather and reminisce this fall. Organizers have announced that the class will hold its upcoming reunion on Saturday, September 5th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Metropolis Elks Lodge. Members of the Class of 1976 who are inter...