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7:36 PM
Monday, April 22, 2024 (CDT)
Sunset in Metropolis, IL

6:08 AM
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 (CDT)
Sunrise in Metropolis, IL

Today – Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight -Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

Tuesday – A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 73. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night – A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

Wednesday Night -Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

Thursday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East southeast wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night – A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East southeast wind 7 to 11 mph.

Friday – A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Friday Night – A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Breezy, with a south wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Saturday – A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Saturday Night – A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Breezy, with a south wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Sunday – A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Plant A Row Watch COPE Grow Welcomes New Volunteers

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – Plant a Row Watch COPE Grow welcomes their newest garden volunteers. Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition has adopted Mondays in the Garden.

The garden is now located on East 5th street in Metropolis – if you drive by and see them hard at work, give them a honk.

Metropolis City Council Meeting 05/13/24 - Tyson Appointed to Metropolis Library Board of Trustees, Lincoln Civitan Park will Remain with Potential Improvements and more

(WMOK ) Metropolis, IL - The Metropolis city council meeting on Monday night began with a traditional roll call, Pledge of Allegiance, and prayer. Council members then dove into a packed agenda. First on the agenda - Public Speakers Kerian Brannon, an advocate for the future of Metropolis' Lincoln Civitan Park, address...

May 14, 2024

Connect Massac - An Initiative to Bring Broadband Access to Massac County Residents

(WMOK ) Metropolis, IL - The Connect Massac initiative aims to enhance broadband infrastructure in Massac County. Earlier this year, a group of visionary leaders discovered a grant program that could move Massac County into the fast lane of high-speed internet connectivity. By seizing this opportunity, Connect Massac ...

May 11, 2024

Massac County Unit 1 Accolades - Massac Jr High Girls Track and Massac High School Band - WMOK Talks with Mr. Hayes

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL - When Massac County Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes joined us for Coffee Break he gave accolades to the Massac Jr High Girls Track on the Regional Girl Championship. Hayes noted that they are up against larger schools in the competitions and he's very proud of their accomplishments.The M...

May 13, 2024

Mr Hayes Discusses Massac High School College Signing Day and Careers with WMOK

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL - Massac Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes hailed College Signing Day as "a celebration of all things post-secondary" during the event held at Massac High on May 3rd. The gymnasium was packed with students, their families, and supporters, all gathered to recognize the diverse aspi...

May 13, 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

Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38

Parent Night, Monday, April 22, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

Shawnee Community College is hosting a Parent Night, Monday, April 22, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at Joppa High School.

Monday, April 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.

7-8P – City of Metropolis City Council Meeting – Metropolis City Hall – Upstairs – City Council occurs on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month beginning in the City Hall Forum. WMOK will FBlive.

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

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