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Update on the Hopkins County Humane Society after EF1 tornado damage
Trevor Rice went out to the Hopkins County Humane Society on Thursday to see the work going on after the facility suffered significant damages due to the recent tornado that came through Madisonville. The Humane Society says it's currently housing 28 dogs still in the back end of the building. If you'd like to adopt an...
3h ago

Hopkins County Clerk's Office receives delinquent property tax bills
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Partly Sunny, Breezy and 81. The National Weather Service says strong to severe storms will be possible from tonight through Sunday night. In Madisonville, public works will be closed again today. The Transfer Station and the Public Access Scales are located at 900 McCoy Avenue. What's kno...
9h ago

School bus routes are being adjusted for Webster County Schools
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Gradually becomming Sunny with a chance of showers and a high of 70. In light of the recent storms that produced so much flooding, people are asking about FEMA. Hopkins County Emergency Management Director Nick Bailey addressed the fiscal court. He says FEMA is not in town. He also said.....
Apr 17, 2025

Two people arrested on I-69 after chase ends
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 66. In Hopkins County, school buses will avoid any sections of roads known to be closed or partially blocked. Families who live in these areas will need to make alternate transportation arrangements until conditions improve. The school district suggests checking social media to ...
Apr 16, 2025

Madisonville News for Tuesday, April 15
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 61. he Hopkins County Fiscal Court meets this morning at 10 at the Government Center. New business includes details about the sheriff's office pay app. The driver of a swerving vehicle on South Main in Madisonville that had an illegible license plate is facing four charges. The ...
Apr 15, 2025

Maker Space Grand Opening & Expo
Heather Staggs, Director at Maker Space Western Kentucky in Madisonville joined Trevor Rice in studio to discuss their upcoming grand opening and expo. It will be a ribbon cutting event that will feature food trucks, handcrafted products, free tours, demos, silent auction, and more. Learn more by visiting makerspacewky...
Apr 14, 2025

WTTL becomes a McLean County Flood Relief Drop-off
106.9 WTTL, 103.5 The Light, and NASH 104.9, have become a drop-off location for several items to aid McLean County residents due to the recent flooding. Flood waters from the Green River will crest Monday, April 14, with around sixty percent of the county under water. Listen to the interview with Jalen Daugherty, who ...
Apr 14, 2025

Madisonville man dies in fatal I-69 crash
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Today: Partly Sunny and 75. The Madisonville police have a report on the traffic stop of the driver who ran through a stop sign and then went the wrong way on a one-way street. Jacob Knight said he had recently taken suboxone. Then, it was noted that he was in possession of a marijuana ...
Apr 14, 2025

Dawson Springs City Park to have a new swimming pool
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Partly Sunny and 58. Webster County Emergency Management is reporting a successful water rescue. State transportation officials were checking water levels when they found the vehicle and called for help. It was on Highway 109 in Wheatcroft early on Wednesday. The victim was transported t...
Apr 11, 2025

Woman faces five charges in crash that led to 6-year old's death
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Showers and 70. A court case from last year will be heard by the Hopkins County Grand Jury. The Madisonville police say a six-year-old died in in a traffic crash on Nebo Road near Manitou on September 16th. Injured were the driver and a passenger. The jury has returned a warrant of indic...
Apr 10, 2025

The City of Madisonville recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Sunny and 64. The National Weather Service is reporting that that last week's weather produced near-record river flooding. On the Green River, the record will be threatened at Paradise, where you have go go back more than 60 years to find a similar crest. Forecasted crests Evansville...
Apr 09, 2025

Dangerous flooding continues in Dawson Springs
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 50. The National Weather Service says while the rain has ended, the flooding still has a way to go. If you encounter high water, turn around, don't drown! The home to almost 200 cats and dogs needs a lot of work as a result of last week's wind damage. The front half of the roof ...
Apr 08, 2025

A tornado touch down confirmed north of Madisonville from Wednesday
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 60. Some long time Hopkins County residents are saying they cannot remember a flooding event like this. Dawson Springs is in unprecedented high water. There are dozens of closed roads.The governor has declared a state of emergency for the entire Commonwealth. Officials are warn...
Apr 07, 2025

Hopkins County Humane Society temporarily closed
(MADISONVILLE, KY.) Wednesday evenings storm event that ripped through the entire state of Kentucky left many wondering what would happen. A majority of the region dealt with tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings. It was the single most warned day since 2011. As a line of strong thunderstorms slid across western Ken...
Apr 04, 2025

Investigations lead to three Hopkins County drug trafficking arrests
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Showers and 78. Three Hopkins County drug traffickers are out of business, thanks to the work of the local vice-narcotics unit and the state police. The investigation lasted several months. Arrested this week were 48-year-old Steve Binnex of Hanson, 27-year-old Jacoor Stoom of Madisonvill...
Apr 04, 2025

Additional details leaked on recent Mortons Gap arrest
We are in a stormy weather pattern. We're likely to see some heavy rain and storms that could be severe. Here is Governor Beshear. (Clip in audio below). Officials say across the state there are concerns about tornadoes, hail, flooding and strong winds. Officials suggest having a plan that includes a safe place. The...
Apr 03, 2025

Driver of swerving semi-truck on I-69 facing three charges
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Breezy with a chance of showers and 82. The senator representing Hopkins County says the Kentucky and Indiana transportation cabinets will work together to form a new quasi-governmental tolling authority that will help finance the remaining costs of the Ohio River Crossing project. Robby M...
Apr 02, 2025

New details surface from a Friday 6-vehicle collision near Slaughters
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 65. In Madisonville, the man found in possession of a gun on school property is under arrest with a 10-thousand dollar bond. The incident involving Tony Sewell occurred on Saturday in the 300 block of West Arch. A caller notified the police that there was an argument and one of ...
Apr 01, 2025

Canine Cash is making a positive impact on local residents
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Cloudy and 50. Hopkins County authorities are investigating two automobile crashes Thursday night involving the same driver. The first one was in Nortonville on Jessie Street. The second one was near Crofton. Deputies say 61-year-old Donald Burns left the first crash where he flip...
Mar 31, 2025

Kentucky highway laws expanding for special purpose vehicles
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Increasing clouds and 79. Channel 44 is reporting that the mother of the man who is being sought by the police is pleading for him to turn himself in. The search for Jonathan Ruby began after a truck ran off the road and into a ditch near the White City Wildlife Management Area. A Hopkin...
Mar 28, 2025