Public schools are back in session. This year, there's a new school bus safety law. Here's MPD Sergeant Austin Young. Advocates are hoping to expand the measure by allowing doctors to prescribe medicines to terminally ill patients that are being used in clinical trials. The Green River Area Development District New pic...

In Hopkins County, the elections office says the deadline for any potential write-in candidate in the November election is not correct. The actual deadline for any write-in candidate for the Dawson Springs Independent Board of Education is at the close of business on Monday, the 24th. Documentation must be submitted to...

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...

Earl Wayne "Tractor Man" Cates, age 88, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Cates was born on September 10, 1937 in Manitou, KY to the late Robert Cates and Louetta Morrow Cates. He was a heavy equipment operator for Peabody Coal Company for 30 years and was a...

Kenneth "Kenny" Douglas Hayes, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on August 13,2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. He was born on February 2, 1940 in Earlington, KY to the late Johnny and Pauline Hayes Kenny attended Hanson Holiness Church. He enjoyed playing guitar and playing guitar in ch...

Lillie "Jane" Todd Ashley, 65, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 14, 1960, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Willie Lee Young Todd and Howard H. Todd. She was an employee of the Hopkins County Board of Education and worked as a cook and baker at Pride...

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 a practicing attorney with over 2.5 decades experience for detailed discussions pertaining Kentucky law. Law Talk! Airs every Friday from 10-10:30 a.m. on 103.5 The Light and WTTLradio.com. Listen to episode 69 below, titled: "Preventing Business Disputes"

Join Trevor and Dustton for the Sports Nutz Summer Series every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m.! The guys spiral down several deep conversations ahead of an in depth interview with Maroons Head Coach, Chris Price. Listen to this weeks conversations 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!

Shaboozey has opened a new chapter with The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, a Western-themed concept album that arrived with a strong sho...

Ella Langley continues to hold the top spot with Choosin' Texas, which has now spent 17 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The latest chart upda...

The Chicks are revisiting one of the most important albums in their catalog as Taking the Long Way turns 20. In an anniversary announcement on Aug. 10...

The Backstreet Boys are extending their Into the Millennium residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas with three new performances surrounding New Year's Ev...

Rod Stewart's scheduled concert in Cincinnati was postponed after the singer needed an unexpected minor medical procedure that required prompt attenti...

Whitney Houston's legacy is being celebrated with a new Barbie Signature doll inspired by one of her most recognizable music video looks. The release ...