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7:05 PM

Monday, March 18, 2024 (CST)
Sunset in Metropolis, IL

6:58 AM

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 (CST)
Sunrise in Metropolis, IL

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 26. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. East northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. East northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Massac County Early Voting Continues Monday – Inside Illinois Sample Ballot for March 19, 2024 General Primary

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – Early voting continues on Monday for the Massac County General Primary election. Election Day is Tuesday.

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL –

Massac County Illinois Sample Ballot for March 19, 2024 General Primary

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Illinois Minimum Wage Set to Rise to $15 an Hour Starting January 1

The minimum wage in Illinois will increase to $15 an hour on January 1, 2024, completing a six-year transition period that began when the increase was approved in 2019. Starting New Year's Day, Illinois workers earning minimum wage will see their hourly pay rise by $1, while tipped workers will receive a wage bump to $...

Dec 29, 2024

Massac County Clerks Office in Search of Election Judges - Judge School Next Week

Oct 11, 2024

Metropolis Police Department to Hire Dispatcher - Deadline for Application 9/30/24

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL - The Metropolis Police Department (MPD) has announced that it will be hiring a dispatcher, and applications will be accepted until September 30th. Those interested in applying can fill out an application online through the City of Metropolis website or pick one up at the police department or city...

Sep 19, 2024

Sheriff Kaylor on Election Day, the history of Election Night and its coverage on WMOK – Kaylor also gave WMOK his thoughts on retirement 3.12.24

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – When we spoke with Sheriff Kaylor on Coffee Break this week, we honed in on this coming Tuesday’s Election Night Coverage.

We discussed the history of election night coverage on WMOK and changes of procedures as the results come in on Election night. Kaylor also talked with WMOK regarding his thoughts on retiring.

Hear our conversation in the SoundCloud player below:

WMOK Community Events Listing

Metropolis Drugs 1 on East 5th Street in Metropolis

Caring for you and about you since 1975

Metropolis City Clean Up Dates for 2024

May 13-17
August 12-16
November 11-15

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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Happening Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday!

Monday, March 18

9a – 3p – COPE Food Pantry takes place in Metropolis today and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1013 North Avenue – please bring your photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

Tuesday, March 19

Election Day

Noon – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meet every Tuesday at noon at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis, and is always in search of new members – Hear our discussion with Dan Huffman of Metropolis Kiwanis from WMOK’s Coffee Break program earlier this year here

5:30P – Metropolis Public Library Board Meeting – Third Tuesday of each scheduled month @ 5:30 pm. Library Meeting Room. Meetings are open to the public

Wednesday, March 20

9a – 3p – COPE Food Pantry takes place in Metropolis today and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1013 North Avenue – please bring your photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

8-9A – Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition Meeting – Metropolis City Hall Council Chambers

Glo-Bingo

On Friday, March 22, the Southern Pride Senior Program to benefit home delivered meal program will host Glo-Bingo! This will take place at the Metropolis Community Center, located at 900 West 10th St. The doors will open at 6P and Bingo starts at 7P. Tickets are available at: Glo-Bingo.com/events ($2/Ticket non-refundable fee). The cost is $25 in advance, $30 at the door. This includes 6 bingo cards for 10 games. Also includes Glow hat and dauber. ($5 per additional 6 cards) You must be 18 or older to attend. Concessions will be available.

Sponsorships begin at $60 per week

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Happening Friday, March 22

Friday, March 22

9a – 3p – COPE Food Pantry takes place in Metropolis today and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1013 North Avenue – please bring your photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

10A-1P – Metropolis Public Library Spring Open House -Join in for Spring Open House! This year they have brought back a beloved guest, Doug Mickan – Comedic Ventriloquist.
Doors open at 10A for refreshments and crafts. Doug will host a show from 12pm-1pm. The show will be first come, first served. Seating is limited!