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May 01, 2026

Acquittal of Jonathon J Riley in the Death of Samuel Scott Stalions Decided in Quiet January Massac County Bench Trial
(WMOK) Metropolis, IL - In a follow-up to a story we told you about in 2023, after nearly three years of legal proceedings, the case against Jonathon J. Riley officially and quietly concluded with a not-guilty verdict in the Massac County Circuit Court in earlier this year. The case, which followed the May 2023 death o...
May 01, 2026

42 Years in the Making - Timeline of Lisa Carnes Massac County Cold Case Murder - WMOK Metropolis
42 Years in the Making - Timeline of Lisa Carnes Massac County Cold Case Murder - WMOK Metropolis WMOK - Massac County, IL - As we noted in today's news check, this week has felt truly surreal as we witness major developments in the 1984 cold case murder of Lisa Carnes. Decades have passed without a break in the invest...
May 01, 2026

Friday WMOK Yellow Sheet - May 1, 2026 - Metropolis and Massac County News
Friday WMOK Yellow Sheet Preview Here is a look at what's making headlines today for those listening in Metropolis and Massac County Illinois and Beyond: Cold Case Breakthrough: A 42-year-old mystery sees major movement as George E. Bradfield, 76, appears in Massac County Court. We have the timeline of the Lisa Carnes ...
May 01, 2026
Sheriff Kaylor Approaches Retirement from the Massac County Sheriff's Department - WMOK Metropolis
*Under Construction* WMOK - Massac County, IL - As Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor prepares to retire from the position this fall, we begin a look back, rather a listen; on some of the memorable moments from his tenure with the Massac County Sheriff's Department.
May 01, 2026
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Friday WMOK Yellow Sheet - May 1, 2026 - Metropolis and Massac County News
Friday WMOK Yellow Sheet Preview Here is a look at what's making headlines today for those listening in Metropolis and Massac County Illinois and Beyond: Cold Case Breakthrough: A 42-year-old mystery sees major movement as George E. Bradfield, 76, appears in Massac County Court. We have the timeline of the Lisa Carnes ...
May 01, 2026
Thursday WMOK Yellow Sheet - April 30, 2026 - Metropolis and Massac County News
WMOK Yellow Sheet Preview: Thursday, April 30, 2026 Here is a look at what's making headlines today for those listening in Metropolis and Massac County Illinois and Beyond: Top Local News Cold Case Update: George E. Bradfield, 76, appeared in Massac County Court this morning regarding the 1984 murder of Lisa Ann Carnes...
Apr 30, 2026
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Massac County Sheriff's Office Takes Custody of George E. Bradfield in 1984 Murder Case - WMOK Metropolis
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - George E. Bradfield, 76, has been transferred into the custody of the Massac County Sheriff's Office following his court appearance in Daviess County, Kentucky, on Monday. During the proceedings, Bradfield waived his right to extradition, facilitating his transport to Illinois. Sheriff Chad Kayl...
Apr 28, 2026
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Bradfield Pleads Not Guilty in 1984 Massac County Cold Case Murder of Lisa Carnes
METROPOLIS, IL - George E. Bradfield, 76, of Owensboro, Kentucky, appeared in Massac County Court on Thursday morning to face charges in the 1984 murder of Lisa Ann Carnes. During the proceedings, Bradfield entered a formal plea of not guilty. Bradfield faces five counts of Class M felonies in connection with the decad...
Apr 30, 2026
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Illinois Households at Risk of Losing SNAP Benefits Due to New Federal Changes
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - As of May 1, 2026, approximately 150,000 households in Illinois could find themselves in a tough spot when it comes to their federal food assistance, thanks to some big changes in federal policy. Under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (H.R. 1), stricter eligibility rules have been roll...
Apr 30, 2026
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Acquittal of Jonathon J Riley in the Death of Samuel Scott Stalions Decided in Quiet January Massac County Bench Trial
(WMOK) Metropolis, IL - In a follow-up to a story we told you about in 2023, after nearly three years of legal proceedings, the case against Jonathon J. Riley officially and quietly concluded with a not-guilty verdict in the Massac County Circuit Court in earlier this year. The case, which followed the May 2023 death o...
May 01, 2026
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Coffee Break - WMOK's Community Affairs Program -
The Coffee Break is a long-standing tradition for those listening in Metropolis, Massac County, and beyond. Airing select weekdays following the 8 a.m. News Check, it's a chance to settle in and hear what's really happening across our local communities. Who's Talking: We visit with local leaders, community organizers, ...
Apr 30, 2026
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