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Flash flood sees 'house swept sideways with people trapped inside' as Arkansas and Missouri warned
Reports from the ground in Arkansas suggests a bridge has been washed away and care home residents have had to be evacuated as water began rising to the height of the beds
Speed Awareness: IDOT, NHTSA, law enforcement agencies urge drivers to slow down, save lives
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other law enforcement agencies to promote the nationwide, “Speeding Catches Up with You” speeding prevention campaign to remind drivers to slow down and to emphasize the importance of safe driving.
Citing recent Supreme Court ruling, Madigan attorneys want majority of corruption charges dismissed
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s lawyers are seeking dismissal of 14 of the 23 corruption counts in light of a US Supreme Court ruling in the bribery case of the former mayor of Portage, Indiana, James Snyder.
City of Metropolis Suffers Phishing Attack, Securing Accounts
METROPOLIS – The City of Metropolis posted on its Facebook page Wednesday that unfortunately the city was recently subject to a phishing attack. Steps have been taken to secure the city’s accounts, but residents are being warned just in case they receive any suspicious emails from a metropolisil.gov email address.
Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Water level drops in Salem Reservoir; all clear given for Starlight Mobile Home residents to return home (5:30 pm update)
Water levels topping the Salem Reservoir spillway continue to go down. After peaking at 20 inches above the spillway at noon, the water going over the spillway is now under 10 inches. With water levels in Town Creek declining, Salem Public Works Director Travis Sanders says residents can return to...
SMOOTH JAZZ ON THE RIVER FESTIVAL
Harold S. Jones is excited to announce the 5th Annual Smooth Jazz on the River festival two nights of amazing music presented by Harold Jones Fine Arts Center. On Sunday September 1 the SIUE and Eastern Illinois University Jazz Band, The Tom Edgar Quartet and Felipe Brito Quintet will perform.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
DIMAGGIOS PIZZA IN FAIRFIELD OPENING A LOCATION IN FLORA
Monday, Joe and Jennifer DiMaggio of Fairfield revealed their plans to broaden their pizza business by opening a new location in Flora. The couple is currently in the midst of renovating the previous Tammy Joe’s Meal House premises situated at 424 West North Avenue. The upcoming restaurant is expected to offer limited seating and a take-out service. As of now, specific details such as the opening date, operating hours, and menu items have not been disclosed.
Tuesday WMOK News Check Yellow Sheet – Metropolis and Massac County News – July 16, 2024
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.
IDOT urges safe driving for Speed Awareness Day
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – July 17 is deemed Speed Awareness Day in Illinois. For the occasion, the Illinois Department of Transportation is collaborating with several agencies to remind drivers to drive slow and stay safe. IDOT said that speeding is the leading cause of car crashes. In Illinois, 1,241 people were killed in crashes just last […]
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