The newest thing in Hopkins County is the Western Kentucky Law Enforcement Training Academy. The Secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet stood in for the governor at the dedication yesterday at 2244 Bean Cemetery Road. In time, it will add 20 full-time positions. Already, 37 officers have graduated from t...

In the Hopkins County School District, online registration and the annual update through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal are now open for the upcoming school year. Parents may also register new students by utilizing the links found on the district website. This is required for all who will attend Hopkins County scho...

After years of planning, ground will be broken this week in Madisonville for the Western Kentucky Law Enforcement Training Facility. It's needed to strengthen regional opportunities for Western Kentucky officers by providing professional development without the need for long-distance travel. The public is invited to ...

Tommy Adamson Obituary Tommy Adamson, 77, of Nortonville, KY passed away on April 29,2026 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN. He was born on September 15, 1949 in Nortonville, KY to the late Espy and Pauline Adamson. Tommy was of the Christian faith. He had served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Merle Mathias, 72, of Providence, KY, who passed on Sunday, April 26, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on June 1, 1953, in Decatur, IL, to the late Merle Howard Mathias and Marabelle Ruth Randall Mathias. In addition to hi...

Sue Masoncup Obituary Sue Carolyn Masoncup,71, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, April 20,2026 at Madisonville Health and Rehab. She was born on May 26, 1954 in Mississippi. Sue was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed puzzle books, and was a homemaker Sue is survived by her husband Michael Masoncup; her three childr...

Join Trevor Rice every Monday for 1-hour of local news talk and headlines. This week's guests included Brien Terry of Coldwell Banker Complete Realty and Dustin Potenza and Melissa Taylor from the Hopkins County Humane Society. Listen back to this week's interviews below!

Join host, Trevor Rice, every Monday from 8-9 a.m. for the latest in big discussions going on in Madisonville and Hopkins County. Mindy Peterson, spokesperson for the I-69 bridge project joined this week's conversation to talk about tolls and timeline when the new bridge can be expected to be completed.

Host, Trevor Rice, invited Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Caleb Nelson, onto Coalfield Comments this week to delve into every detail of his job in maintaining our parks. From large events, Spring break, to everything going on every season! Listen back to this week's 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!

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...

Christy and Steve Keist are back for another hour of Jesus Asks, Are You Listening?, which airs Thursday's from 4-5 p.m. They constantly delve into the latest in politics and discuss major topics impacting us. Listen to this week's program below!

Trevor Rice and Dustton Walker were live from The Paragon of Madisonville this week! An assisted living facility with 41 spaces available. This week's program featured giveaways for the watchers of the show, and in depth Wildcats talk with Ryan Lemond of Kentucky Sports Radio, as well as good conversation about local h...

Christy and Steve Keist are back with another in depth hour of God and political discussions below. 1-hour of thoughtful conversation that delves into the latest in national and world wide topics while blending scripture and words from the bible. Listen to episode 158 below!

LeAnn Rimes has postponed two Washington state concerts after becoming seriously ill ahead of scheduled performances in Spokane and Seattle. In a mess...

Zach Bryan addressed fan complaints after his concert in Lincoln, Nebraska, was delayed and later cut short because of severe weather. In a message sh...

Morgan Evans will perform an intimate show at Nova's Red Room in Sydney on May 15, giving fans a chance to see the Australian country artist in a smal...

A new clue from The Rolling Stones has set off fresh attention around a possible release titled Foreign Tongues. The band recently shared a brief teas...

Tommy Lee is bringing new life to his 2005 solo album Tommyland: The Ride with a reworked edition titled Tommyland Rides Again. In the announcement, t...

Cyndi Lauper's Las Vegas residency opened with a brief unscripted moment after an audience member interrupted her during the show. During the first ni...