The National Weather Service says the prolonged period of heat and humidity will last at least through Wednesday. A resident at the Homestead Personal Care Home on Thompson Avenue is facing drug charges. After discovering several hypodermic needles, the administrator contacted the police. Kizzy Stockton was found to be...

The Hopkins County School District is beginning a mentoring program to assist middle school students to help them avoid opioid addiction. It was presented to the fiscal court by County Attorney Lee Riddle.

The jury in a two-day trial in Hopkins County Circuit Court is out with a verdict against a man charged with drug activity. Larry Harvey is guilty of 1st Degree Trafficking in 2 or More Grams of Methamphetamine. The jury also found Harvey guilty of being a 1st Degree Persistent Felony Offender. They recommended a se...

Larry Veon Benton, 58 of Madisonville passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess with his family at his side. Born December 30, 1967, to the late Larry Dale Benton and the late Priscilla (Camplin) Benton Nichols. Larry was a hard working man, always trying to help and care for his family; he worked...

Tammy Lynn Dukes, 47 of Dawson Springs passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, at University of Louisville Hospital. Born September 4, 1978, to the late Jimmy and Kathleen (Austin) Abbott, Sr. Tammy enjoyed being outdoors and soaking up the simple pleasures in life. Time with her family, especially her grandchildren, mad...

Donald Richard "Pat" Adams, 84, of Madisonville, KY, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at St. Anthony's Hospice in Henderson, KY, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 17, 1942, in Levittown, PA to the late Robert Dallas Adams and Carolyn Virginia Rose Adams. In addition to his parents, he is als...

Join Coalfield Comments with Trevor Rice every Monday from 8-9 a.m. Toby Roberts, Director at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts came onto the program this morning to discuss the 2026-27 season. Listen back to the interview 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!

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!

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 Coalfield Comments with Trevor Rice every Monday from 8-9 a.m. Toby Roberts, Director at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts came onto the program this morning to discuss the 2026-27 season. Listen back to the interview below!

Rumors spread like wild fires and social media was buzzing over the weekend. The City of Madisonville addressed concerns on this episode of Monday Morning in Madisonville! Listen below to see if the Texas Roadhouse rumors are true.

The medical side of every case enters conversation when dealing with personal injury or workers compensation. Join Law Talk, every Friday morning from 10-10:30 a.m. for legal advice and conversations that help paint a clearer picture for you. Listen to this week's episode below!

Billy Strings added an unexpected piece of equipment to his stage outfit after being struck in the head by an object thrown from the crowd during a co...

Brandi Carlile has postponed the U.K. and European leg of her Human Tour, moving most of the planned fall 2026 concerts to spring 2027. In an announce...

Fans at a recent Guns N' Roses concert got an unexpected moment when Chris Stapleton walked onto the stage to perform Knockin' on Heaven's Door with t...

Phil Collins has revealed that much of In the Air Tonight came together without a detailed plan. In a recent interview, the singer and drummer said ro...

Madonna has paid tribute to producer William Orbit, remembering the musician who helped shape one of the most distinctive chapters of her career. In a...

Madonna and Kylie Minogue have officially teamed up for their first recorded collaboration with the release of Love Sensation (Afterhours Mix). The tr...