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8:13 PM
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Sunset in Metropolis, IL
5:49 AM
Thursday, July 18, 2024 (CDT)
Sunrise in Metropolis, IL
This Afternoon – A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.
Tonight – A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light north wind.
Thursday -Sunny, with a high near 83. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday – Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Saturday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.
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3:45PM - Traffic - Multiple Vehicle Accident at I-24 Bridge WB on Illinois Side
(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – As we prepare to public the Yellow Sheet this afternoon we have word of a multi-vehicle collision near the I-24 Bridge on the westbound Illinois side.
We are still gathering details in the newsroom as of 3:59pm as the situation unfolds.
Police radio traffic does not seem to indicate that it is a serious crash.
Medical has been paged for one patient at this time.
This is a six-vehicle accident.
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Today's Massac Memorial Hospital Back to School Bash Postponed Due to Threat of Rain
New Date - Tuesday August 6th
(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – The Massac Memorial Hospital Back to School Pool Bash that was scheduled for today has been postponed due to the threat of rain.
The new date for the event is Tuesday August 6th from 4-7pm.
One of the activities to take place at today’s bash was to be back to school school and sports physicals. Alicia Paris, Physician Liason at Massac Memorial told WMOK that guardians may schedule back to school physicals at one of their three medical clinics.
To schedule your students physical, Paris asks that you call the Integrated Care Clinic at 618-524-8381 — Massac Memorial Medical Center at 618-638-1343 — Dr. Bharat Patel at 618-524-2182.
New Hours, Kennedy named Permanent Director and More at the Metropolis Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday Night
(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – The Metropolis Public Library Board of Trustees met on Tuesday evening for their regular meeting.
Watch the meeting via WMOK’s Facebook Live below:
7/16/24 Metropolis Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting – Part 1
Metropolis Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting part 2 – 7/16/24
Metropolis Youth sell goods to raise money for Massac County Charities
(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – Emmett, Chandler and Miles provided pink lemonade, chocolate chip cookies and bracelets on North Avenue Tuesday afternoon to raise money for Project Hope Humane Society and Weekend Blessings. See the WMOK Facebook Live below.
Massac County Youth Fair 2024 Underway – Lots of Activities Coming Up This Week – WMOK Talks with Tammie Obermark
A Week of Fun and Activities in Massac County … and Pork Burgers!
(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – Massac County Youth Fair President Tammie Obermark joined us recently on Coffee Break to go over the details of the Youth Fair which is now underway on Korte Road in Metropolis – behind Massac County High.
Hear our full discussion with Obermark below, which includes the fair schedule, all of the details and discussion on the importance of supporting the Youth Fair and our farming community.
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WMOK Coffee Break Schedule - July
Tuesday – July 9th – Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor
Wednesday – July 10th – Massac County Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes
Thursday – July 11 – Tammie Obermark – Massac County Youth Fair begins Friday
Wednesday – July 17th – Metropolis Animal Control and Abatement Officer John Roman
Thursday – July 18th – Metropolis Mayor Don Canada
Tuesday – July 23rd – Chase Hileman – Rural Health, Inc.
Wednesday – July 24th – Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse
Thursday – July 25th – Pharmacist Ashley Thompson – Metropolis Drugs 1
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Happening Wednesday
Wednesday, July 17
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.
7P – Massac County Youth Fair – Celebrity Showmanship
Usually about 8P – Food Auction – Massac County Youth Fair
Happening Thursday and Friday
Thursday, July 18
9A- 12P – COPE Brookport Distribution – Christian Church building that is directly behind the Harry Statham gymnasium. The 3rd Thursday of the month (618)524-3635.
12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.
6:30P – Massac County Youth Fair – Stick Horse Show ( Ages 0-6)
8P – Massac County Youth Fair – Greased Pig Contest (Happening during Greased Pig Contest is the Cow Pasture Plop)
Friday, July 19
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.
6P – Massac County Youth Fair – Beef Night
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Via Mail – 339 Fairgrounds Road, Metropolis IL 62960
Happening Saturday
7A – 12P – Metropolis and Massac County Farmers Market


See the Vendor listing for this week at Metropolis and Massac County Farmer Market on Facebook
Elks Huge Indoor Yard Sale – Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast
8A – Massac County Youth Fair – FFA Show
10A – 12P – COPE Joppa Food Pantry Distribution -Joppa (Civic Center, 3rd Saturday, 10am-12pm). Please bring your photo I.D. and proof of Massac Co residency.
Community Assistance Requested (Wed. and Fri.) for Preparations for Tech Sgt William Luster Leukering's Burial Services
(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – The Flagman’s Mission Continues is seeking volunteers from Metropolis, Illinois, and surrounding communities to assist in creating a memorial flag display honoring fallen hero, Sgt. William Luster Leukering.
The display will go in place on Wednesday and be taken down on Friday.
Your help is needed to set up approximately 600 flags (3×5 flags on 10-foot poles) at the Metropolis Municipal Airport, located at 751 Airport Road.
Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4 pm Central Time on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, for the setup and again at 4 pm Central Time on Friday, July 19th, 2024, for the takedown.
It is estimated the setup and takedown process will take approximately 2-3 hours with sufficient help. If you can carry 5 pounds and walk, we encourage you to join in this meaningful endeavor. Your contribution will help create a powerful tribute to this fallen hero.
Transportation: We require approximately 8 clean, empty pickup trucks (no trailers) to transport flags.
Equipment: We will provide 600 flags, necessary equipment, and instructions for setup and takedown.
Personal Gear: Recommended: gloves, walking shoes, and personal beverages (stay hydrated!).
Volunteer Opportunities: Youth groups and children (ages 11 and up) are encouraged to participate.
Flexibility: No commitment or sign-up required; feel free to join us on either or both days. –
Takedown Assistance: As many volunteers will be needed to help take down the flags as will be needed to set them up. Questions? Contact 618-409-0323 (call or text).
A funeral service with full military honors for Sgt. Leukering will be held at Round Springs Cemetery, located at the intersection of Airport Road and Upper Salem Road, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
Those wishing to participate in the funeral procession are requested to meet at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home in Metropolis by 9:00 a.m.
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