WMOK News Check
Brought to you by
Massac Memorial Hospital
and Rural Health, Inc

8:00 PM
Monday, May 20, 2024 (CDT)
Sunset in Metropolis, IL

5:41 AM
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 (CDT)
Sunrise in Metropolis, IL

This Afternoon – Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Tuesday – Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday Night – A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday – Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night – Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday – Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Memorial Day One Week from Today

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – Memorial Day is one week from today. Often thought of as the beginning of Summer the meaning of Memorial Day has nothing to do with grilling hamburgers or packing to take a vacation.

What is Memorial Day?

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on the last Monday in May. It is a day to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces

Metropolis Events – Memorial Day Service
Monday, May 27 – Veterans’ Memorial Park – Next to the Metropolis Library

Memorial Day is also considered the beginning of Summer Fun

The Metropolis City Pool is opening its gates on Memorial Day, May 27th, and will be open from noon until 7. The pool will remain open throughout the Summer until its final day on Saturday, August 10th, with hours from noon until 5.

The Metropolis City Pool also offers swim lessons and swim parties. For more information, call the Metropolis City Hall at (618)524-4016.

The City National Bank will provide its Summer Concerts at the Gazebo series again this Summer.

The Metropolis and Massac County Farmers Market is in full swing. Metropolis and Massac County Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays from 7A-12P. It takes place at Dorothy Miller Park on East Front St, overlooking the beautiful Ohio River, the park with the lighthouse.

In larger events, the Superman Celebration is scheduled for June 7-9.

For 45 years, the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce, City of Metropolis and the Greater Metropolis Convention & Visitors Bureau have hosted the Metropolis Superman Celebration. What started as a 1-day event for the local community has grown into a 4-day extravaganza celebrating all things Super and welcoming fans from around the globe.

The Matthews Pro/Am Archery Tournament is scheduled for June 27-30 in Metropolis, Il. This event is a part of the Archery Shooters Association (ASA) Pro/Am tour and will feature professional and amateur archers competing in various divisions. The tournament will include 2 rounds of twenty targets, with the highest scores qualifying for the shoot-down to determine the winners. This event is a great opportunity for archery enthusiasts to compete and watch top archers in action.

WMOK Morning Show
6am to 10am
Monday thru Friday
93.7FM 920AM and streaming worldwide at 920wmok.com

Live Stream here –> https://s.wbcstreaming.com/wmok/

The WMOK Morning Show
Live Five Days a Week from Fairgrounds Road in Massac County 6:00 am – 10:00 am

*Text your requests, shout-outs to 618-524-9209

Metropolis Police Department Arrest Blotter: Local Man Arrested for Theft of Copper from Air Conditioner

In an incident that unfolded in the 100 block of E. 6th Street, police responded to a report of a prowler at a residence, leading to the arrest of 38-year-old Kyle B. Hurst. A sergeant with the Metropolis Police Department observed Hurst in the act of stealing copper from an air conditioning unit. Upon inspection, offi...

May 02, 2025

Metropolis Police Department Arrest Blotter: Metropolis Man Charged in Violent Home Invasion: Bat Attack and Gunfire Incident

In a shocking incident, police responded to a residence in the 1800 block of Ferry on the evening of April 21, where a male victim was attacked in his own home. According to reports, the victim was asleep in the living room when he was struck three times in the head with a baseball bat. Authorities revealed that the as...

May 01, 2025

April 28th - May 7th - Bridge Closures and Traffic: Navigating Commute Disruptions Between Metropolis and Paducah - WMOK Metropolis IL

WMOK Metropolis, IL - The second round of closures on the Irvin S Cobb Bridge will begin one week from today, April 28 and will continue until May 7. The closure will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and is place to continue Spring Inspection. The inspection closure on the Brookport bridge coupled with the wo...

Apr 30, 2025

Massac County School Superintendent Jason Hayes - Health Occupations Students of America - 4.9.25 WMOK Coffee Break

WMOK (Metropolis, IL) - On April 9th Massac Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes joined us for WMOK's Coffee Break program. In this portion of the Coffee Break, Mr. Hayes discusses Health Occupations Students of America:

Apr 29, 2025

Thursday WMOK News Check "Yellow Sheet" - 5.1.25 WMOK - Metropolis and Massac County News

May 01, 2025

WMOK Community Events Listing

Coming in May on WMOK's Coffee Break Program:

Coming up in May on WMOK’s Coffee Break Program:

Tuesday – May 21st –

Wednesday – May 22nd – Metropolis Police Department – Chief Harry Masse

To hear WMOK Coffee Breaks you may have missed – visit our archives —> https://www.920wmok.com/coffee-break-2/

To suggest a guest or send questions
for our guests or other topics of interest

text 618-524-9209

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

-Brookport on the second and fourth Thursday of each month

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

Beau Dodson Weather – Keeping you and your family safe from the storm – Learn More and Subscribe –> weathertalk.com/welcome

Sponsorships begin at $40 per week

Text 618-524-9209 for more information

Happening Monday through Wednesday!

Monday, May 20

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.

5P – At the River Ministries Community Meal will take place at the Metropolis Community Center, 900 W. 10th St.

Tuesday, May 21

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

The Metropolis Elks Lodge monthly meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Except July, August and December only the 1st Tuesday. Members only can attend. Applications can be picked up at the Lodge or from a member.

Wednesday, May 22

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.

Sponsorships begin at $40 per week

Text 618-524-9209 for more information

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

Happening Saturday!

Saturday, May 25

7A – 12P – Metropolis and Massac County Farmers Market – Vendors may begin setting up at 6am – Check in with Kim Comer or Angie Lockard upon arrival. 7am to Noon – Dorothy Miller Park on East Front Street in Metropolis – the Park with the Lighthouse overlooking the Ohio River! Rain or shine – excluding “severe weather” To vend = text 270-243-2635.

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

City National Bank Free Summer Concerts at the Gazebo

CNB’s Good Vibes Summer Concerts are bringing the heat to your favorite spot in town – the Gazebo! With an electrifying lineup of artists ready to set the stage on fire, this is the summer event you don’t want to miss!

Concerts will take place at the Gazebo in Washington Park in Metropolis, Il at 6:30P. On Friday, May 31st Blake Brown will be the performer!

Beau Dodson Weather – Keeping you and your family safe from the storm – Learn More and Subscribe –> weathertalk.com/welcome

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

Metropolis Public Library Amnesty Month

May 1 – May 31

May 2024 is Amnesty Month at the Metropolis Public Library!

Have you ever realized you still had an old library book for months, or even years? It happens! Don’t let the fear of fines keep you from getting the most out of your library.

If you have any library materials, no matter how long you’ve had them, return them this month and the late fines will be forgiven, no questions asked.