The man wanted for numerous offenses including an active parole warrant and felony assault is now lodged in the Hopkins County jail. On Sunday, 39-year-old Dustin Suttle swam across the Tradewater River is his failed attempt to escape from sheriff's deputies. Two deputies jumped into the river to prevent Suttle from ...

An organization that provides free civil legal assistance says recovery is still ongoing for many families across Western Kentucky impacted by the December 2021 tornadoes. Kentucky Legal Aid is hosting "Disaster Legal Help Days" to connect survivors with legal assistance and answers to questions that may sti...

The National Weather Service says a cold front will bring widespread showers and a few storms. Due to lack of a quorum, the Madisonville city council will not meet on Monday, the 5th. The next meeting will be Monday, the 19th. In addition to the city council on the 19th, the budget and finance committee will meet at ...

June Brackett Crowe, 76 of Mortons Gap passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, at her home with her family at her side. Born November 16, 1949, to the late Ednie and Margaret (McIntosh) Brackett of Mortons Gap. She was a long-standing member of Mortons Gap Christian Church where she often volunteered and served in variou...

Thomas Ray Lanham, age 85, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. Mr. Lanham was born on March 22, 1941 in Dawson Springs, KY to the late William Roe Lanham and Edna Jean Eli Lanham. He was a 1959 graduate of Dawson Springs High School and also attend...

Pamelia Lynn Locke, 80, of Frankfort, KY, formerly of Madisonville, KY, passed away on October 3, 2026 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was born on September 4, 1946 in Dawson Springs, KY. Pamelia was a member of First Christian Church in Dawson Springs, KY and had worked as a teacher and social worker for Hop...

Join Trevor Rice each week for 1-hour of local news talk in Madisonville and Hopkins County. Things are ramping up this Fall and Trevor gets into lots of happenings going on surrounding the city!

Join Trevor Rice for 1-hour of local news talk and comments surrounding Madisonville, Hopkins County, and our surrounding region. Listen to this week's conversations below! Cory Wilford Interview

Join Trevor Rice for 1-hour of Madisonville and Hopkins County news talk from 8-9 a.m. on 103.5 The Light! This week, Carrie Eison and Sarah Burnison with the City of Madisonville discuss Harvest Fest and Wings over Western Kentucky! Trevor also recaps last week's Small Business Roundtable. Listen 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!

This Veterans Day, we're coming together as a community to celebrate the brave men and women who've served our country at Salute to Service! 🎖 📅 Sunday, November 8 | 12:30-1:30 PM 📍 Downtown Madisonville - live from the WTTL / Nash 104.9 studios during the Veterans Parade Enjoy patriotic music by Ray Ligon Gr...

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 Trevor Rice each week for 1-hour of local news talk in Madisonville and Hopkins County. Things are ramping up this Fall and Trevor gets into lots of happenings going on surrounding the city!

Join a local attorney each Friday morning for Law Talk! Today's episode helps explain the process of bankruptcy and debt collection in the legal scene. Listen back to episode 75 below!

Trevor was flying the ship solo today on Sports Nutz, presented by Perry Cheek State Farm! He recaps week 6 play and previews week 7 matchups and even delves into Kentucky's game vs South Carolina. Listen below!

FBI Director Kash Patel and country singer Alexis Wilkins are engaged after several years together. Wilkins announced the engagement on Sunday, Octobe...

Zach Bryan drew attention during his two-night run at Gillette Stadium by performing in a black Free Palestine T-shirt, bringing a political message t...

Mitchell Tenpenny is putting a familiar feeling at the center of Ain't My Problem, a country song built around knowing when to let go of stress that d...

Canadian rock singer and songwriter Sass Jordan has died at age 65. Her family announced that she died peacefully on October 2, 2026, surrounded by lo...

Elton John returned to Mexico City for a major farewell performance, reconnecting with Mexican fans after a 14-year absence. During the October 2 conc...

Paul McCartney has shared new details about performing at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, including how the song choice came together. During...