The Madisonville police are reporting two sexual assaults at the Madisonville Manor Nursing Home. The victim claims Nicholas Newman entered her room while she was asleep. Another victim is claiming that she also was sexually assaulted when Newman entered her room with a knife. The police report states that Newman w...

Today is the sheriff's last day. Matt Sanderson was at the helm for 11 years. He began his law enforcement career with the Madisonville Police Department in 1998.. Sanderson says he's confident his chief deputy is ready for the job. Charlie Young will take over with the crime rate at a 20-year low. The new sheriff's of...

The Pennyrile Area Development District is reminding Medicare beneficiaries that they could be eligible to save money. It's for those who are living on a fixed income, that qualify for programs that help pay a Medicare Part-B premium, and reduce prescription drug costs through the Medicare Savings Program and Extra He...

Amanda Jane Jones, 49, of Mortons Gap, KY passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY. She was born on November 7, 1976 in Henderson, KY to Thomas Morgan and the late Edna Jane Dalton Morgan. Amanda was a member of The River in Nortonville, KY. She was a homemaker. She loved...

Paul Royce Coughlin, 78, of Henderson, KY, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at his residence. He was born on November 23, 1947, to the late John "Jack" George Coughlin and Mildred Julia Ellsworth Coughlin. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Sean Coughlin; sisters, Barbara Ann C...

Charles "Charlie" Ray Blackmon, 65, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 18, 1961 in Texas. Charlie was owner and operator of Blackmon Painting. He loved the lake life, fishing and boating. A private memorial will be held. Harris Funeral Home in Madis...

Join Trevor Rice every Monday from 8-9 a.m. for one hour of local news talk and conversations. Kentucky State Senator, Robby Mills, joined Trevor to discuss everything from solar power and work being done on I-69, to taxes and road projects in Madisonville. Listen to the whole conversation below!

On this week's edition of Coalfield Comments, Trevor invites the Salvation Army and the Pennyrile Soapbox Derby Association onto the program. Listen to this week's in-depth conversations below!

Join Trevor Rice every Monday f0r 1-hour of local news talk and discussions on Coalfield Comments! This week, members from Teen Challenge came into the studio to discuss the opening of the Teen Challenge Thrift Store and to share their stories on Teen Challenge has helped them. Listen back to this emotional conversatio...

The Indy Car Series races at the Nashville Superspeedway this weekend! Trevor Rice had a phone interview with 2x-Indy Car Champion and 2018 Indy 500 winner, Will Power, ahead of this Sunday's race. Listen back to their conversation below!

We had a successful Madcon again! Year two was a lot of fun and we made new memories. Thank you to all attendees, vendors, and sponsors!

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!

The Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at the Nashville Superspeedway the weekend of July 18-19 is fast approaching! Trevor Rice had a phone interview with 2-time Indy Car Champion and 2-time Indy 500 winner, Josef Newgarden, who returns to his home city to try for his third win of the 2026 season. Listen to the i...

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

Join Trevor Rice every Monday from 8-9 a.m. for one hour of local news talk and conversations. Kentucky State Senator, Robby Mills, joined Trevor to discuss everything from solar power and work being done on I-69, to taxes and road projects in Madisonville. Listen to the whole conversation below!

Join Monday Morning in Madisonville every Monday from 7:30-8 a.m. for the latest going on in our city! Deputy City Administrator, Brad Long, was joined by Senator, Robby Mills, to discuss growth and happenings going in our backyard. Listen to updates on city events and the Senator Mills conversation below!

Hosts, Christy and Steve Keist, announced that this would be the last episode of "Jesus Asks, Are You listening?" Over 170 episodes of thought provoking conversations blending God and politics. Hear the final conversations below!

Parker McCollum and his wife, Hallie Ray Light McCollum, have welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Rocker Tommy Light McCollum. The couple an...

Morgan Wallen continues to lead country radio, holding the top two positions on the Country Airplay chart for a second consecutive week. Billboard's l...

Shaboozey takes a cinematic approach on The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, a 20-track concept album built around danger, romance, reveng...

Carly Simon has released Peaches, the latest preview of her upcoming album, Comes in Waves. The new track follows Howl, which introduced the project i...

Kylie Minogue made an unexpected appearance during Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' sold-out concert at Preston Park in Brighton on Friday, July 31. Durin...

The Smashing Pumpkins brought several surprise guests into their Lollapalooza headline set on Friday, July 31, giving the Chicago crowd a performance ...