(WMOK) Massac County - The Joppa-Maple Grove community is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to celebrate the grand opening of a brand-new elementary school playground. This event is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26th, and promises to be a fun-filled occasion for families and community members alike....

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL - The C.O.P.E. Food Pantry is excited to announce the distribution of its highly anticipated "Holiday Bags," beginning December 2, 2024. This initiative aims to provide families in need with essential items to celebrate the holiday season. Each Holiday Bag will include a carefully curate...

Lane Closure - INTERSTATE 24 Metropolis - The Illinois Department of Transportation wants to alert motorists traveling on Interstate 24 near Metropolis of a LANE CLOSURE. INTERSTATE 24 eastbound or westbound driving lanes will be closed. The lane closures are necessary to perform bridge inspections on the structure car...

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL - Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a day full of fun and festive activities at the Project Hope Humane Society's Christmas Bazaar! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., as this event brings together the community for a delightful celebration. The bazaar...

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL - Meteorologist Beau Dodson joined us in the WMOK studio earlier this week to discuss some extraordinary statistics for our current weather pattern in Massac County and other weather-related items. We asked Dodson to respond to a recent listener request regarding the recent Earthquake in Massac Co...