The Metropolis Planet

07/06/2024

This sweet boy at the Project Hope Humane Society is ready to find his family!

06/06/2024

While school has only been out for a couple of weeks, health departments throughout the region are already telling parents to get their child’s required vaccines early, to ensure availability of the supplies and to make sure kids are getting the rights vaccines.

While school has only been out for a couple of weeks, health departments throughout the region are already telling parents to get their child’s required vaccines early, to ensure availability

06/06/2024

The Washington Post is announcing some leadership changes. The new CEO, Will Lewis, is putting his former colleagues in charge following the paper's recent losses.

06/04/2024

Events slated for the weekend include an illustrators' and writers' showcase in Artists Alley/Writers Way, and family-friendly activities including a costume contest, superhero themed games, and the Super Kids' Zone.

05/30/2024

"Justice has been served. After facing a jury of his peers, Donald Trump is exposed as the liar and fraud that he is," Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement.

05/23/2024

A third person has been charged in connection with a Sunday shooting at a graduation ceremony at SEMO's Show Me Center, the Cape Girardeau Police Department announced Wednesday. The department also released details on the traffic stop that led to charges for all three shooting suspects.

A third person has been charged in connection with a Sunday shooting at a graduation ceremony at SEMO's Show Me Center, the Cape Girardeau Police Department announced Wednesday. The department

05/21/2024

Supporting small businesses and building a sense of community are what the May Market in Metropolis is all about.

05/17/2024

Sophie and Grace are two sweet pups looking for their forever home after their owner unexpectedly passed away.

05/16/2024

The United State Geological Survey has reported a 3.8 magnitude earthquake in northwest Tennessee.

05/16/2024

"It's pretty surreal to see it, just we're not used to this kind of attention," said Interim Director Colby Kennedy, reacting to the national coverage.

05/16/2024

The U.S. Department of Justice announced an investigation into the conditions of eight youth detention centers and one youth development center, including the McCracken Regional Juvenile Detention Center in the Local 6 region. Tap here for more details.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced an investigation into the conditions of eight youth detention centers and one youth development center, including the McCracken Regional Juvenile Detention Center in the

05/16/2024

NBC Nightly News gave national attention to Metropolis on Tuesday when it aired a comprehensive story about the controversy surrounding the city's public library.

05/14/2024

Captain Clay Childers, with the Metropolis Fire Department was awarded a Medal of Valor on Tuesday during the annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony.

05/02/2024

The report from special counsel Robert Hur, released Thursday, represents a harshly critical assessment of Biden’s handling of sensitive government materials, but also details the reasons why he should not be charged with the crime.

The report from special counsel Robert Hur, released Thursday, represents a harshly critical assessment of Biden’s handling of sensitive government materials, but also details the reasons why he should not

04/30/2024

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke on NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, weighing in on the war in Ukraine, anti-Semitism on college campuses, Donald Trump, and America investing in its own defenses.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke on NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, weighing in on the war in Ukraine, anti-Semitism on college campuses, Donald Trump, and America investing in

04/19/2024

Authorities in Maryland are investigating a shooting that injured as many as five young people Friday. NBC station WBAL reported the shooting happened in a park in Greenbelt during a massive "senior skip day" gathering.

Authorities in Maryland are investigating a shooting that injured as many as five young people Friday. NBC station WBAL reported the shooting happened in a park in Greenbelt during a

04/18/2024

In the coming weeks, students will be dressing up for school dances and putting on gowns for graduation. But amid the excitement of the season, Illinois State Police are urging teens to stay safe on the roads for these highly-anticipated spring events.

In the coming weeks, students will be dressing up for school dances and putting on gowns for graduation. But amid the excitement of the season, Illinois State Police are urging

04/16/2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell released a statement about how the United States should respond to the conflict between Israel and Iran after Iran released a wave of retaliatory strikes toward Israel on Saturday.

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell released a statement about how the United States should respond to the conflict between Israel and Iran after Iran released a wave of retaliatory

04/05/2024

The man sought in connection to a shooting at Salemtown restaurant in Nashville that killed one person and injured five others was arrested in Kentucky Tuesday night.

04/05/2024

Bobby Dickens, 44, of Weakley County, is dead after an officer-involved shooting early Thursday morning; now, friends and neighbors are reacting.

04/04/2024

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the Weakley County Sheriff's Department regarding an officer involved shooting.

04/04/2024

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the Metropolis Community Center, 900 West 10th Street.

04/04/2024

Luxury riverboat cruise operator American Cruise Lines announced the purchase of four vessels formerly owned by American Queen Voyages, a line that cruised the Ohio River and regularly passed through the downtown Paducah, Kentucky, riverfront.

Luxury riverboat cruise operator American Cruise Lines announced the purchase of four vessels formerly owned by American Queen Voyages, a line that cruised the Ohio River and regularly passed through

04/04/2024

Property belonging to a local library is being returned after thousands of dollars worth of antique furniture was unaccounted for at the Metropolis Public Library.

04/02/2024

Following controversy at the March 25 Metropolis City Council meeting, a concerned citizen sat down with Metropolis Mayor Don Canada on Monday to address some of her unanswered questions about furniture bought with taxpayer dollars.

Following controversy at the March 25 Metropolis City Council meeting, a concerned citizen sat down with Metropolis Mayor Don Canada on Monday to address some of her unanswered questions about

03/29/2024

Illinois can apply to receive $23,732,912.78; Kentucky can apply to receive $12,123,531.39; and Tennessee can apply to receive $15,814,288 in funding.

03/29/2024

Melon is a sweet cat at the Project Hope Humane Society in Metropolis.

03/28/2024

Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried faces the potential of decades in prison when he is sentenced Thursday for his role in the 2022 collapse of FTX, once one of the world's most popular platforms for trading digital currency.

Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried faces the potential of decades in prison when he is sentenced Thursday for his role in the 2022 collapse of FTX, once one of the

03/28/2024

Metropolis Board President Rhonda James spoke out Wednesday night after nearly being removed from her role. She was just one of three board members removed last week, then reinstated Monday.

03/28/2024

Lawmakers in Thailand's lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday that would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalize equal rights for marriage partners of any gender.

Lawmakers in Thailand's lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday that would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalize equal rights for