Metropolis Mayor Canada – Pleased with More Folks Stopping in to Discuss Issues Rather Than “Taking to Facebook”

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, ...

METROPOLIS, IL - Four-legged residents of Metropolis will soon have a new place to run and play. During a March City Council meeting, officials approved the development of a dedicated dog park at the north end of Dorothy Miller Park. The move comes after ongoing discussions regarding community needs for a secure, off-l...

WMOK - Metropolis, IL The Massac County Board of Commissioners is inviting the community to participate in a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 7 PM to 9 PM. The event will take place in the large courtroom of the Massac County Courthouse, located at 2 Superman Square, Metropolis, Illinois. This Public Hea...

When Metropolis Mayor Gregg Jeffords joined us recently at WMOK for our Coffee Break Program, we discussed the 1% Sales Tax to take effect in Metropolis in July. Hear our complete discussion on the topic in the Soundcloud player below:

WMOK - Metropolis, IL - The City of Metropolis is utilizing administrative warrants to address long-standing property maintenance and ordinance violations.These warrants allow city officials to legally access properties that have failed to comply with abatement orders. Last week, Metropolis Abatement Officer John Roma...