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7:37 PM
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 (CDT)
Sunset in Metropolis, IL

6:07 AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 (CDT)
Sunrise in Metropolis, IL

Today – Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Tonight -Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday – Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 46. East northeast wind around 8 mph.

Thursday – A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

Thursday Night -A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday – A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Friday Night – A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Saturday – A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Saturday Night – A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Sunday – A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Sunday Night – Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Monday – A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Metropolis City Council Meeting - April 22, 2024

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – The Metropolis City Council convened last night, April 22 at the Metropolis City Hall amid a crowded council chamber which included staff of NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.

The increased attendance at board meetings has been common in 2024 amid disagreements in the community that began earlier this year surrounding the signing of the Illinois Library Bill of Rights and library content.

Following the March 25th City Council meeting at which the topic was tabled, there was expected to be a follow-up regarding three Board of Trustees members whom Metropolis’ Mayor Canada had wished to replace last month.

While the issue regarding the board members was not addressed on the meeting’s agenda – it was addressed throughout the meeting as public speakers stepped forward. As was the requested recusal of Ward 2 Councilman and Pastor of Eastland Church, Brian Anderson; apologies to board of trustees members and more.

Watch the meeting in its entirety below via WMOK FB Live:

2024 Kiwanis Scholarship Winners

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL - The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis held its annual scholarship presentation on April 25th at the Metropolis Community Center, honoring outstanding students from Massac County. This year's award recipients are: Preston Summers - $2500 Abigail Martin - $2400 Katie Frazine - $2300 Luke Maurer - $2300 K...

May 01, 2024

Metropolis Public Library - WMOK Coffee Break - May 2, 2024

WMOK spoke with Interim Director Colby Kennedy of the Metropolis Public Library WMOK's Coffee Break program on May 2, 2024. We discussed the following topics: Staffing and Employment Employees and funding Looking for task-oriented, creative people Genealogy Rick Allen - May 3rd 1-5P Lawyer in the Library June 5 1-5P Vo...

May 02, 2024

Deadline for this phase of Hiring at the Metropolis Public Hiring Ends This Week

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL - WMOK spoke with Metropolis Public Library interim director Colby Kennedy about upcoming employment opportunities at the library on this morning's WMOK Coffee Break. As re-staffing and organizing continue the deadline for the part-time position of Programming Librarian is this week. Director Kenn...

May 02, 2024

Metropolis Illinois Cub Scout Pack 101 Visits the Metropolis Fire Department

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL - The Metropolis Illinois Cub Scout Pack 101 had a wonderful meeting last night at the Metropolis Fire Department. Captain Beaumont and a MFD engineer gave the Scouts an amazing tour. If you would like your child involved in scouting - please contact 618-759-1392. In December, Scotty Hargrove o...

May 01, 2024

Project Hope Humane Society In Need Of Volunteers for Roadblock On May 4

Project Hope could really use a few more volunteers for the Roadblock on Saturday, May 4th, here in Metropolis. Especially the early shift from 8-10. But if you would rather help from 10-12, they could use that, too!! You must be 16 years or older per Metropolis City rules on Roadblocks. Message them on their FaceBook ...

May 01, 2024

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WMOK Community Events Listing

Metropolis Drugs 1 on East 5th Street in Metropolis
Caring for you and about you since 1975

COPE Food Pantry Distribution takes place:

-Metropolis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1013 North Avenue

-Brookp0rt on the second and fourth Thursday of each month

Please bring your photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

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Sponsorships begin at $40 per week

Text 618-524-9209 for more information

Tuesday, April 23

Noon – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meet every Tuesday at noon at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis.

Wednesday, April 24

9A-3P – COPE Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays (618)524-3635. Please bring your Photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

Metropolis Drugs 1 on East 5th Street in Metropolis
Caring for you and about you since 1975

Sponsorships begin at $40 per week

Text 618-524-9209 for more information

Get Your Event in the WMOK Community Events Listing

How to Submit Your Event:

Via email to WMOKnews@frontier.com with the words “upcoming event” in the subject line

Via Facebook Messenger on the WMOK Facebook page

Via Text – 618-524-9209

Via Walk-In – Lobby Hours 8am to 10:30 or by appointment (text 618-524-9209)

Via Mail – 339 Fairgrounds Road, Metropolis IL 62960

Thursday, April 25

9A- 12P – COPE Brookport Distribution – Christian Church building that is directly behind the Harry Statham gymnasium. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month (618)524-3635.

12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.

Friday, April 26

9A-3P – COPE Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays (618)524-3635. Please bring your Photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

12-1P – Massac Memorial Hospital’s Community Health Lunch and Learn will be held in the classroom at Massac Memorial Hospital. APRN Ashley Sledd and members from PMG will be speaking on what services the Massac Memorial Pain Center will be offering the community! Seating is limited! If you have chronic pain, this lunch and learn is for you!! Call today to reserve your spot. 618-638-1348.

Massac Memorial Pain Center is set to open, Monday, April 29th!

2024 Community Events Listing

On the beautiful courthouse square in Vienna IL - 2024 Spring Junque Jamboree

Grab your “junquing” group and make plans to take a well-earned break perusing about the amazing selection of vendors on the square in Vienna. Enjoy the sights and smells of the beautiful historic town square in Vienna as you take a little time for you. You’re bound to leave feeling refreshed with lots of great finds from your day out.

Find the event on Facebook here

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Massac Mobile Health Unit

Massac Mobile Health Unit has three locations to make receiving healthcare easier for you!

If you are needing a sick or well visit our providers can see you at one of these three locations.
Tuesdays: Vienna- City Park 9am-3:30pm
Wednesdays: Brookport- City Hall 9am-3:30pm
Thursdays: Ullin- Shawnee Community College 9am-3:30pm
To make an appointment at one of these three locations, call 618-638-1341