METROPOLIS, IL - The local community is coming together this fall for a meaningful cause as Metropolis hosts the 2nd Annual Walk for Hope on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Beginning at 4:00 PM, community members, families, and supporters will gather at Dorothy Miller Park - East Front Street on the Metropolis Riverfront...

JOPPA, IL - Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle collision along the Joppa Bypass area Thursday morning. The incident was first reported shortly after 8:00 AM. Upon arrival of emergency responders, one of the vehicles involved had caught fire. Authorities confirmed that all passengers were able to exit the vehicl...

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