The state senator representing Hopkins County in Frankfort believes available and reliable energy is what can make Kentucky a leader in industrial development. Robby Mills believes he is probably the most vocal advocate for fossil fuels in the General Assembly. He says he is not a fan of large scale solar, wind or ba...

The Madisonville police say the intoxicated man who was doing burnouts in front of the Brick Bar and Grill on West Center Street is facing three charges. After Hunter Kemble failed the sobriety test, he was transported to the detention center. It was complaints to the police that led to the arrest of a woman who was of...

A Madisonville woman is facing charges for attempting to prevent the police from making an arrest. Laura Hall told the officers that she was not housing a fugitive that the police were told was staying at her Crowley Lane home. She became loud and hostile and fought the officers as they placed her in handcuffs. One ...

Allen Woodruff Obituary Allen Wayne Woodruff ,78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. He was born in St. Charles, KY on August 19,1947 to the late Bernard Woodruff and Mable Teague. He was of the Christian faith and served as a deacon at Lake Grove...

Obituary Patricia Faye Massey Garrison, 60, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.She was born on January 19, 1966, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Josephine Barnes Massey and Richard Luther Massey. She enjoyed drawing, fishing, and camping. She loved her ...

Obituary Larry James Warren, 77, of Manitou, KY, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.He was born on June 20, 1948, in Madisonville, KY, to Sue Crowley Warren and the late Marvin J. Warren. He graduated from Webster County High School in 1966. He devo...

Join host, Trevor Rice, every Monday from 8-9 a.m. for the latest big conversations surrounding Madisonville and Hopkins County. This week, Trevor discusses the growth of Hanson and delves into the Kiwanis' Take Kids Fishing Day this Saturday! Listen to this week's episode of Coalfield Comments below!

Check out this week's Memorial Day edition of Coalfield Comments with your host, Trevor Rice! Robbie Jones from Baptist Health Deaconess came onto to discuss May being Stroke Awareness Month. Also, Ray Ligon, a local musician shares his testimony and new music in his switch to gospel music.

Coalfield Comments was filled with good conversation this week as host Trevor Rice had guests Dr. Stacey Fazenbaker from Owensboro Health-Multicare and Democratic Candidate, Amy McGrath, running for Kentucky State Senator on the program for the May 18th edition of the show. Listen to this week's conversations 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!

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...

Join Sports Nutz, with Trevor Rice and Dustton Walker, every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m., presented by State Farm Agent, Perry Cheek. This week's show was LIVE from The Social Tap on East Center Street in Madisonville! The guys recapped 2nd region baseball and softball tournament play and get into the latest acquired play...

Join host, Trevor Rice, every Monday from 8-9 a.m. for the latest big conversations surrounding Madisonville and Hopkins County. This week, Trevor discusses the growth of Hanson and delves into the Kiwanis' Take Kids Fishing Day this Saturday! Listen to this week's episode of Coalfield Comments below!

Join the City of Madisonville every Monday morning from 7:30-8 a.m. for the latest happenings surrounding our community! From news, to events, you'll stay informed of what is going on in our own backyard. Listen to this week's conversations below!

Morgan Wallen turned an onstage mishap into a joke after a piano incident at his recent Denver concert drew attention online. In a video shared after ...

Billy Strings made an unexpected return to the stage during Primus' May 31 show at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The appeara...

Riley Green has released a new single, "Think as You Drunk," with a direct tribute to Toby Keith woven into the song's final moments. Green said Keith...

Dexter Wansel, the keyboardist, songwriter, arranger, and producer whose work helped define the Sound of Philadelphia, has died at 75. His son, produc...

Billboard chart data shows Michael Jackson's "Chicago" has entered the Hot 100 for the first time, giving the late pop star another posthumous chart m...

Ronald LaPread, a co-founder and former bassist of the Commodores, has died at 75. In a public social media post on Saturday, his daughter, Soraya LaP...