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Friday WMOK Yellow Sheet - May 8, 2026 - Metropolis and Massac County News
Hello Metropolis, Massac County, and Beyond! Massac Cold Case Update: Judge denies pretrial release for George Bradfield in the 1984 Lisa Carnes case; investigators are now seeking anyone who worked with Bradfield at the Missouri Portland Cement plant in Joppa during that time. Weekend Community Events: * Nifty Needles...
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Bradfield Denied Pre-Trial Release; Investigators Seek Leads: Bradfield was an Iron Worker at Missouri Portland in Joppa, IL in 1984
WMOK - Massac County, IL - Following a detention hearing on Wednesday, a judge has denied pretrial release for George E. Bradfield, citing significant concerns regarding community safety and the risk of the defendant fleeing prosecution regarding charges in the 1984 Massac County Cold Case death of Lisa Carnes. The Ill...
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Metropolis City Pool 2026: New Rules, New Rates, and "Teen Passes"
The City of Metropolis is gearing up for the 2026 swim season at the City Pool. WMOK learned during a recent Coffee Break with Mayor Jeffords that several significant changes have been announced to ensure the facility remains a safe, family-friendly environment for local residents. Opening Day: Memorial Day (Monday, Ma...
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Save the Date: Steele Wings Swing Dance 2026
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...
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Erica Vining Rural Health Inc MAT Program . part 1 4.16.24 WMOK - Metropolis
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WMOK News Check Yellow Sheet
Friday WMOK Yellow Sheet - May 8, 2026 - Metropolis and Massac County News
Hello Metropolis, Massac County, and Beyond! Massac Cold Case Update: Judge denies pretrial release for George Bradfield in the 1984 Lisa Carnes case; investigators are now seeking anyone who worked with Bradfield at the Missouri Portland Cement plant in Joppa during that time. Weekend Community Events: * Nifty Needles...
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Tuesday WMOK Yellow Sheet - May 5, 2026 - Metropolis and Massac County News
WMOK Yellow Sheet Delivery Hello Metropolis, Massac County, and beyond! Here is your Tuesday, May 5, 2026, edition of the WMOK Yellow Sheet. Morning Headlines & Highlights: Small Business Week: We are celebrating the heartbeat of our community! Remember to shop small first this week. Sheriff Kaylor's Retirement: As...
May 05, 2026
Monday WMOK Yellow Sheet - May 4, 2026 - Metropolis and Massac County News
Hello to everyone listening in Metropolis and Massac County Illinois and Beyond! Here is a look at what is happening as we kick off the week on this Monday, May 4, 2026. Housing Study Partnership: Metropolis Partners with IHDA for Housing Study to Spark Community Revitalization - Mayor Gregg Jeffords discusses how this...
May 04, 2026
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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 05, 2026
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Metropolis City Pool 2026: New Rules, New Rates, and "Teen Passes"
The City of Metropolis is gearing up for the 2026 swim season at the City Pool. WMOK learned during a recent Coffee Break with Mayor Jeffords that several significant changes have been announced to ensure the facility remains a safe, family-friendly environment for local residents. Opening Day: Memorial Day (Monday, Ma...
18h ago
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George E. Bradfield Back in Massac County Court Tomorrow - Looking Back: Discussion with Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor from March of 2023
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - George E. Bradfield is making his way back to Massac County Court tomorrow afternoon after being brought in from the Tri-County Detention Center in Ullin, Illinois. It's an event that locals are keeping an eye on, and WMOK will be there to cover the proceedings. In reviewing some of our previous...
May 05, 2026
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Court Denies Pretrial Release for Bradfield in 1984 Massac County Cold Case of Lisa Carnes
This case dates back to the tragic death of Lisa Ann Carnes in 1984 in Massac County, IL. Following recent advancements in forensic technology and a renewed push by local law enforcement, Bradfield was arrested in Owensboro, Kentucky, in April 2026. He was subsequently extradited to Illinois to face charges connected ...
May 07, 2026
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Jonathon J Riley Found Not Guilty 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 05, 2026
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