The state senator representing Hopkins, Henderson, Union, and Webster counties is being recognized as the most effective legislator in the Senate. This evaluation of Robby Mills is from a joint research, education, and outreach initiative between Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia. Mills says he is ...

A Hopkins County Grand Jury is returning multiple felony indictments. 34-year-old Billy Carter of Madisonville was indicted on charges of first-degree arson and first-degree wanton endangerment. On March 9th. Carter allegedly started a fire at an occupied building near a propane tank. 36-year-old Brittney Monahan face...

The newest thing in Hopkins County is the Western Kentucky Law Enforcement Training Academy. The Secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet stood in for the governor at the dedication yesterday at 2244 Bean Cemetery Road. In time, it will add 20 full-time positions. Already, 37 officers have graduated from t...

Raymond Darriel Howton age 90 passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026 at the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro, SC He was born on July 17, 1935 in Beulah, Ky. to the late Justin Elwood Howton and Lillian Louise Howton. Ray lived a long life marked by dedication to his country, strong work ethic, and love for his fa...

Obituary Kathy Owen Skaggs, 68, of Mortons Gap, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at her home.She was born on July 24, 1957, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Dorothy May Williams Owen and Paul Winfrey "Penny" Owen. She retired as a seamstress from Carhartt. She enjoyed sewing. Her greatest joy was spe...

Obituary Sharon Gail Cates Harris, 82, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at her home.She was born on November 20, 1943, in Providence, KY, to the late Mary Elizabeth Hillyard Cates and Aubrey Lee Cates. She was formerly employed as a certified dental assistant for Dr. Fabel and Dr. Roy Denti...

Host Trevor Rice was joined by City of Madisonville-Deputy City Administrator, Brad Long, to discuss his position, experiences, and the growth of Madisonville. They split off into several topics that you'll want to go and listen to for this in depth conversation. Listen below!

Join Trevor Rice every Monday for 1-hour of local news talk and headlines. This week's guests included Brien Terry of Coldwell Banker Complete Realty and Dustin Potenza and Melissa Taylor from the Hopkins County Humane Society. Listen back to this week's interviews below!

Join host, Trevor Rice, every Monday from 8-9 a.m. for the latest in big discussions going on in Madisonville and Hopkins County. Mindy Peterson, spokesperson for the I-69 bridge project joined this week's conversation to talk about tolls and timeline when the new bridge can be expected to be completed.

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!

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!

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...

Host Trevor Rice was joined by City of Madisonville-Deputy City Administrator, Brad Long, to discuss his position, experiences, and the growth of Madisonville. They split off into several topics that you'll want to go and listen to for this in depth conversation. Listen below!

Brad Long and Jennifer Daves hosted Monday Morning in Madisonville this morning and delved into tournaments and community impactful things going on in the city in the past week and weekend. Students with the Hopkins County Schools who participated in the Junior Ambassador Program also came on to discuss their experienc...

Other than Trevor losing what episode number this was in all the roofing madness, Tom and Trevor delve into episode 55 with some intriguing questions about Kentucky law that brings up questions. We find out that evolution in law can be good and that technology has made things a bit easier in resolving issues. Listen to...

Morgan Wallen made a direct comment from the stage after some people left early during his Las Vegas show. During the concert, Wallen addressed the cr...

A new update from Billboard shows Megan Moroney climbing into the top 10 on the Country Airplay chart with her single Beautiful Things. The latest Bil...

Kacey Musgraves has released Middle of Nowhere on streaming platforms. The project arrived on Friday, April 25, and is now available to listeners onli...

Mariah Carey's Always Be My Baby reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart dated May 4, 1996, adding another major milestone to her run in the mid-1990s. Cha...

Donald Trump said at a recent Florida event that his public dance to Y.M.C.A. helped bring new attention to the Village People hit more than four deca...

Jeremy Jordan and Isa Briones have released four new tracks from the Broadway musical Just in Time, adding fresh recordings tied to the current cast o...