911 Outage Continues.  Massac County, Illinois.

911 Outage Continues. Massac County, Illinois.

November 28, 2023MASSAC COUNTY, ILLINOIS (NewsFirst) — From the Metropolis Emergency Management. EMERGENCY 911 services in Metropolis and Massac County are experiencing a disruption. If you have an emergency and live within the city of Metropolis call...
Here comes the rain!

Here comes the rain!

November 28, 2023Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Widespread rain will push into the region Thursday and Thursday night. The rain is going to linger into Friday. I am forecasting a widespread 0.70″ to 1.40″. Locally higher totals are possible. I...
911 Outage Continues.  Massac County, Illinois.

911 Outage In Metropolis, Illinois.

November 27, 20234:52 PMMETROPOLIS, ILLINOIS (NewsFirst) From the Metropolis Emergency Management.EMERGENCY 911 services in Metropolis and Massac County are experiencing a disruption. If you have an emergency and live within the city of Metropolis call 6185242310. If...
I-24 Bridge Shut Down between Paducah and Metropolis

I-24 Bridge Shut Down between Paducah and Metropolis

5 PM UpdateThe bridge is open.PADUCAH, Ky. (NewsFirst) – The I-24 Bridge westbound lanes are closed due to a multiple vehicle crash. Crews are on the scene. Traffic is already backed up to Exit 3 on the Paducah side. A duration for how long the bridge will be...
Carbondale Police Make Arrests in July Shooting Case

Carbondale Police Make Arrests in July Shooting Case

CARBONDALE, Ill. (NewsFirst) — Carbondale Police detectives, along with the Illinois State Police, DuQuoin Police Department, and the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested two suspects in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on July 29, 2023, in...
Marion Police Arrest Man now charged with armed robbery

Marion Police Arrest Man now charged with armed robbery

Marion Police Department Photo, Courtesy MARION, IL (NewsFirst) – A man armed with a knife robbed a convenience store in Marion, on Tuesday night and was then later arrested by police, authorities said. The Marion Police Department said in a news release that...