History and Genealogy in Massac County Illinois

This Saturday - June 6, 2026 is Genealogy Time at the Metropolis Public Library! An assistant will be on hand in the Genealogy Department from 10am until 2pm.

METROPOLIS, IL - Families looking for a unique weekend activity can step back in time this July at Fort Massac State Park. The historic site will host an interactive session titled "18th Century Children's Table-top Games," designed to introduce modern kids to the entertainment of the past. The event is sched...

WMOK - Metropolis, IL - We had our first Coffee Break visit with Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor this week, following last week's detention hearing for George E Bradfield in the 1984 murder of Lisa Carnes. We'll bring you our first segment below in which we discussed the decades long wait for more information through...

WMOK - Metropolis · Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in 1984 Murder of Lisa Ann Carnes 4.27.26 WMOK METROPOLIS, IL - A search for justice spanning over four decades reached a major turning point Friday. During a press conference at the Massac County Courthouse, State's Attorney Josh Stratmeyer announced that a Massac ...

WMOK (Metropolis, IL) - Metropolis, Illinois, widely known as the home of Superman, also boasts a less fictional, but equally legendary, native son: Cecil P. "Buddy" Hall. Born in 1945, Hall, affectionately dubbed "The Rifleman" for his uncanny accuracy and straight shooting, etched his name into th...

METROPOLIS, IL - The Metropolis community gathered last night to celebrate a lifetime of dedication as Karla Ogle was named the recipient of the Les Easterday Community Service Award. The surprise announcement took place during a Metropolis Rotary Club meeting, followed by a formal recognition at the Annual Metropolis ...

WMOK spoke with local historian Bob Lingle for Coffee Break on July 3, 2024. We discussed the following topics: Just attended 60th reunion Group class reunion Old movies The US and Christopher Columbus The early years The name "America" Harlem A country of migrants Wars British empire Solitary neglect Conserv...

As family gatherings begin for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Holiday season we hope that you'll make time to not only make some great memories - but look at the holidays as a time of year to capture family stories and history. We offer a few simple tips to get things started: Make it a game - go around the room and h...

Members of the John Marvin Steele Memorial project will gather with City & County officials as well as members of the Steele family for the unveiling of a new sign honoring American Hero Pvt. John Marvin Steele. The City of Metropolis donated two signs which are located at both entrances of the city of Metropolis, ...

This Saturday - June 6, 2026 is Genealogy Time at the Metropolis Public Library! An assistant will be on hand in the Genealogy Department from 10am until 2pm.

Today's WMOK Yellow Sheet Overview Monday June 1st 2026 Community Loss: Metropolis and Massac County mourn the passing of Ward 4 Alderman and community champion Chad Lewis. Flags fly at half-mast to honor his legacy of leadership. Summer Reading: Registration opens today for the Metropolis Public Library's prehistoric-...