The Madisonville Police Department has a new program they call the Junior Police Academy. The participant limit for the first class has been reached. The academy is intended to provide participants with an opportunity to learn about law enforcement, public safety, leadership, and the daily responsibilities of police of...

The Madisonville man found passed out in the cab of a Dodge Ram pickup is facing charges. Zachary Thorpe could not produce proof of insurance. After failing the sobriety test, Thorpe was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and the inability to produce proof of insurance. The Hopkins County Economic De...

The National Weather Service says more humid conditions return Wednesday into Thursday along with a good chance for showers and storms Wednesday night. The big story in Webster County is the Green River Area Wellness program. It's a no cost healthcare program dealing with basic medical issues, vision problems, and de...

Linda Ellen Robinson McCormick, 75, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at her home in Earlington, KY. She was born on November 13, 1950, in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Helen Clayton Robinson and John Thomas Robinson. She was a self-employed caregiver. She enjoyed hiking, sewing, crafting, and woodworking. Her grea...

Obituary Michelle Grider Smith, 52, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.She was born on February 22, 1974, in Springfield, MO, to Judy Coats Grider and the late Billy Grider. She graduated with a bachelors degree in culinary arts. She was employed as a culi...

Obituary Etha Joyce Pendley Webb, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born on August 25, 1948, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Ruth Agnes Hunt Pendley and Louis Lovan Pendley. She enjoyed bird watching, quilting, crocheting, embroidery, k...

Join Coalfield Comments every Monday from 8-9 a.m. for the latest for in depth conversations with community leaders of what's going on in our own backyard. Kelly Forbes joined the program this week to discuss the big fundraising event for the Patrick Rudd Project and also gets into the 9/11 Hero's Run and Economic Deve...

Join host Trevor Rice every Monday morning from 8-9 a.m. for the latest happenings surrounding Madisonville and Hopkins County! He welcomed City of Madisonville Administrator, Rob Saint, and Commander John Komar and Vice Commander Jamie Mills from the American Legion Post 6 onto the program. Listen to both conversatio...

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!

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...

The Sports Nutz Summer Series continued today with another fun conversation! Jim Crowel, who officiated high school basketball in the 2nd Region for 31 years joined the program. Listen to our talk with Jim below from Scores Italian Pizzeria!

Join Coalfield Comments every Monday from 8-9 a.m. for the latest for in depth conversations with community leaders of what's going on in our own backyard. Kelly Forbes joined the program this week to discuss the big fundraising event for the Patrick Rudd Project and also gets into the 9/11 Hero's Run and Economic Deve...

Join the City of Madisonville every Monday from 7:30-8 a.m. to hear about the latest going on in our community. There's lots of growth going on! From the Kentucky Sports Factory to revitalization projects in downtown Madisonville. Listen and be informed with this week's conversations below!

A new documentary is shedding light on the life and career of Gregg Allman, focusing on the relationships and experiences that shaped one of rock musi...

Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO are ending their marriage after nearly 10 years together, according to court records filed in Tennessee. The filing, submitte...

Mickey Guyton took the stage before Game 5 of the NBA Finals, performing the national anthem ahead of the championship-deciding matchup between the Ne...

A major lineup of musicians will take the stage as part of the opening celebration for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Organizers have annou...

A new addition has been announced for the 2026 Women's Rock Camp & Fantasy Songwriter Camp, with singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb set to take part in t...

Bonnie Tyler is continuing her recovery after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal. A recent update from her representatives said the s...