WMOK spoke with City of Metropolis Mayor Don Canada for Coffee Break on July 20, 2023.
We discussed the following topics:
- Historic flash flood
- Who to call to contact right person
- How things unfolded at the city
- Roads that flood
- Storms on Tuesday
- Power lines down
- Properties coming down
- List of available properties
- City business
- Quarterly meeting
- Health insurance
- Trying to get rid of paper
- Switching cable company
- Cameras are working
- Budget
- DOT Foods
- Fireworks
- Archery tournament
- Applied for grant
- Have to hire outside group
- City clean up week starts August 14
- Super city sign
- Phase 3 on the water-sewer separation
- Have raised the rates for lights/water/sewer for 9 years
- Raising rates
- Resurfacing North Ave
- Businesses offering free events to the community
- Massac County Youth Fair
Hear WMOK’s complete Coffee Break with Metropolis Mayor Don Canada below:
Crafts, Dinosaurs, and Holiday Closures: What's Happening at the Metropolis Public Library
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - The Metropolis Public Library has a busy lineup of community events, seasonal programs, and upcoming schedule changes. Whether you are looking for a creative outlet on a rainy afternoon, planning out your family's summer calendar, or tracking holiday operation hours, here is the latest breakdown...
10h ago
Trial Date Solidified for 1984 Lisa Carnes Cold Case: George Bradfield to Stand Trial in July on Five Counts
METROPOLIS, IL - Following a slight respite, the 42-year-old cold case in Massac County returned to the Massac County Courthouse on Tuesday morning. George E. Bradfield was in court for a pre-trial hearing regarding the 1984 death of Lisa Carnes. The case is scheduled for trial this summer, with Bradfield facing five c...
11h ago
Old-School Fun: Fort Massac to Host 18th Century Children's Table-top Games Event
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...
12h ago
Massac County High School Class of 1989 Plans Summer Reunion
The Massac County High School Class of 1989 is officially gearing up for a summer celebration. A "Save the Date" announcement has been issued for the upcoming class reunion, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The event will be held at the Elks Lodge in Metropolis, offering classmates...
13h ago
Tuesday WMOK Yellow Sheet - May 26, 2026 - Metropolis and Massac County News
Here's a look at what's inside today's WMOK Yellow Sheet: Cold Case Breakthrough: How digital true crime network EWU stepped up to fund advanced DNA testing, bridging a 42-year gap to bring a major Massac County investigation to court. The Duke's Trail: Celebrating John Wayne's life and cinematic legacy on his birthday...
15h ago
Comments