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New Coin and Currency Club to Meet in Metropolis
The Southern Illinois Numismatic Association will hold its inaugural meeting on May 14th at 5:00 PM in the Metropolis Community Center conference room. This new club serves the Southern Illinois region and welcomes anyone with an interest in coins, currency, or related collectibles. Refreshments will be provided for al...
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4th Annual Senior Health & Fitness Day Coming to Fort Massac State Park
Massac Memorial Hospital has announced the return of the 4th Annual Senior Health & Fitness Day, scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The event will take place at Fort Massac State Park, located at 1308 East 5th Street in Metropolis, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This free community gathering is specifically designed t...
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Audio: Metropolis Abatements and Ordinance: An Update from Officer John Roman - April 2024 - WMOK Coffee Break
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Save the Date: Steele Wings Swing Dance 2026
The Heroes of Massac Endeavors (HOME) has officially announced the return of their signature fundraising event. The Steele Wings Swing Dance is set to take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. This 1940s-themed evening serves as a key benefit for the construction of a statue honoring Metropolis native and WWII paratr...
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History and Genealogy in Massac County Illinois
This Saturday - May 2, 2026 is Genealogy Time at the Metropolis Public Library! An assistant will be on hand in the Genealogy Department from 10am until 2pm.
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WMOK News Check Yellow Sheet
Friday WMOK Yellow Sheet - May 1, 2026 - Metropolis and Massac County News
Friday WMOK Yellow Sheet Preview Here is a look at what's making headlines today for those listening in Metropolis and Massac County Illinois and Beyond: Cold Case Breakthrough: A 42-year-old mystery sees major movement as George E. Bradfield, 76, appears in Massac County Court. We have the timeline of the Lisa Carnes ...
May 01, 2026
Thursday WMOK Yellow Sheet - April 30, 2026 - Metropolis and Massac County News
WMOK Yellow Sheet Preview: Thursday, April 30, 2026 Here is a look at what's making headlines today for those listening in Metropolis and Massac County Illinois and Beyond: Top Local News Cold Case Update: George E. Bradfield, 76, appeared in Massac County Court this morning regarding the 1984 murder of Lisa Ann Carnes...
Apr 30, 2026
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Massac County Sheriff's Office Takes Custody of George E. Bradfield in 1984 Murder Case - WMOK Metropolis
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - George E. Bradfield, 76, has been transferred into the custody of the Massac County Sheriff's Office following his court appearance in Daviess County, Kentucky, on Monday. During the proceedings, Bradfield waived his right to extradition, facilitating his transport to Illinois. Sheriff Chad Kayl...
Apr 28, 2026
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42 Years in the Making - Timeline of Lisa Carnes Massac County Cold Case Murder - WMOK Metropolis
42 Years in the Making - Timeline of Lisa Carnes Massac County Cold Case Murder - WMOK Metropolis WMOK - Massac County, IL - As we noted in today's news check, this week has felt truly surreal as we witness major developments in the 1984 cold case murder of Lisa Carnes. Decades have passed without a break in the invest...
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Bradfield Pleads Not Guilty in 1984 Massac County Cold Case Murder of Lisa Carnes
METROPOLIS, IL - George E. Bradfield, 76, of Owensboro, Kentucky, appeared in Massac County Court on Thursday morning to face charges in the 1984 murder of Lisa Ann Carnes. During the proceedings, Bradfield entered a formal plea of not guilty. Bradfield faces five counts of Class M felonies in connection with the decad...
Apr 30, 2026
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Acquittal of Jonathon J Riley in the Death of Samuel Scott Stalions Decided in Quiet January Massac County Bench Trial
(WMOK) Metropolis, IL - In a follow-up to a story we told you about in 2023, after nearly three years of legal proceedings, the case against Jonathon J. Riley officially and quietly concluded with a not-guilty verdict in the Massac County Circuit Court in earlier this year. The case, which followed the May 2023 death o...
May 01, 2026
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Coffee Break - WMOK's Community Affairs Program -
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, ...
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