The Hopkins County Detention Center is holding a burglary suspect. The police used surveillance video to charge Eric Harris. He was arrested Saturday morning. The stolen items from Security Self-Storage at 75 Pritchett Avenue were returned. The governor believes the General Assembly's current budget will make things...

Can you go to jail for littering? The M-P-D says two people are behind bars. The Madisonville Police say Rick Romig and Christine Williams made a mess at Shedtech at 20-35 South Main. Romig and Williams admitted that they had stayed in a shed for a couple of nights. Their charges include trespassing. It's time again...

In Madisonville, the Economic Development Corporation says the 10-million dollar investment in G-E Aerospace is reinforcing the company's commitment to Hopkins County. They say it reflects continued confidence in the skilled workforce and strong manufacturing environment that make Hopkins County a competitive location...

Kimberly Jean Hisel Kittinger, 61, passed away on Monday March 16, 2026 at her daughter's residence. She was born December 9, 1963 in Lexington, KY to Mary Jo Bowles and the late Donald Lee Hisel. In addition to her dad, she is also preceded in death by her grandmother, Susie Bell White; and her longtime partner, Marsh...

Obituary Charles Lester Johnson, age 91, of Caldwell County, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, Kentucky. He was born on May 2, 1934, in Charleston, Kentucky to the late Charlie Johnson and Bessie Purdy Johnson. Mr. Johnson had worked as a loader of chemical truck...

Obituary Brian Allen Mitchell, 66, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born on November 15, 1959, in Madisonville, KY, to Mildred Fulcher Minton and the late Robert "Bobby G" Mitchell. He was formerly employed as a radio announ...

Join Trevor Rice every Monday for Coalfield Comments! One hour of news talk programming to keep you connected and informed. The mayor of Dawson Springs, Jenny Sewell, discusses a new taste event happening this month. She also delves into the growth and rebuilding going on in her community. The Pennyrile Soapbox Derby A...

Join Trevor Rice every Monday for the latest in Madisonville and Hopkins County with in depth conversations with local residents and city officials. On this podcast episode, the Woman's Club of Madisonville is hosting their biggest fundraising effort with an auction event on March 26. Rhonda Clark and Tricia Noel came ...

Join Trevor Rice every Monday from 8-9 a.m. for in depth conversations and thoughts on key issues happening in Madisonville and Hopkins County. Today's episode focuses on tourism and the importance of bringing in outsiders to Madisonville. The Madisonville Miners are looking for host families, make sure that you inquir...

Trevor Rice and Dustton Walker hosted this years 2025 Noon Kiwanis Christmas Parade coverage, presented by Madisonville Garage Doors and Atmos Energy. Listen to this years festivities below! You can also go back and watch it all on our 106.9 Facebook page!

Children across Hopkins County call in each year for our annual Ho Ho Hotline event, where they get to talk with Santa on the air! Listen below to this years conversations!

Check out the fun at the Dawson Springs Chamber of Commerce's Jingle and Mingle event!

For the link to our Facebook live during the 2025 Veterans Day Parade, please go the link below!

5th ANNUAL WTTL KARAOKE CONTEST! Contest schedule: Monday, August 4-Friday, August 8 @ 7 P.M. (EACH NIGHT!) -Winners receive a free t-shirt, medal, $50, and will compete in the finals free of charge to the fair Finals: Saturday, August 9 @ 7 P.M. -Winner will receive a trophy, recording session with Steve Baker, and gr...

Join Trevor Rice every Monday for Coalfield Comments! One hour of news talk programming to keep you connected and informed. The mayor of Dawson Springs, Jenny Sewell, discusses a new taste event happening this month. She also delves into the growth and rebuilding going on in her community. The Pennyrile Soapbox Derby A...

Join the City of Madisonville every Monday morning from 7:30-8 a.m. for the latest news in Madisonville! The long awaited announcement for the Praise in the Park lineup has been announced! See who is wrapping up the biggest outdoor music festival in western Kentucky this summer by listening back to this week's program ...

Tom Springer, a local attorney in Madisonville, Kentucky, has been practicing law for over 2.5 decades. He specializes in personal injury and workers compensation cases, which is covered heavily in this week's program. How do the two tie in though? Learn more by listening to this week's podcast episode of Law Talk belo...

A frightening stop in Iowa turned into a close call for LANCO after the band's tour bus caught fire during a winter weather delay. The group said the ...

Lainey Wilson is preparing to take a major step forward with her upcoming headlining performance at Stagecoach, signaling a shift toward a more expans...

An unexpected moment interrupted Riley Green's show in Melbourne when a phone thrown from the crowd struck the country singer during his performance a...

Rod Stewart is extending his stay in Las Vegas with a fresh set of performances. The singer has confirmed six additional shows for his ongoing residen...

Lionel Richie had a full-circle moment at the 2026 Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15, when he was chosen to present the Oscar for Best Original Song,...

Paris Jackson has offered a new public update as attention builds around the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic and its growing cast. Her comments arrive...