A solar and battery storage facility on the Hopkins and Webster county line has the approval to begin commercial operations by December. The Weirs Creek Solar project is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources. It will cover about 17-hundred acres, and is being described as a major capital investment, that will brin...

Here are the winners in yesterday's primary election. In the Kentucky U-S Senate race, the Republican winner was Andy Barr. The Democrat winner was Charles Booker. In the Republican District 4 race, (Ed GAL-ryne) defeated Thomas Massie. In Hopkins County, Jailer Mike Lewis wins another term. The 3rd District M...

The 50 million-dollar Department of Criminal Justice Training West campus is under construction in Madisonville on Nebo Road. At the city commission meeting, Police Chief Steve Bryan gave a progress report. The governor says the council is designed to support, advocate for, and provide leadership to Kentucky's small b...

Obituary Peggy Jean Pittman Downing, 85, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at her home.She was born on February 26, 1941, in Hollywood, AL, to the late Maybelle Dodson Pittman and John Pittman. She enjoyed doing needlepoint, coloring, reading, and loved her plants. Her greatest joy was spendi...

Obituary Joseph "Joe" Welsh, 75, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.He was born on June 10, 1950, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Georgia "Betty" Brackett Welsh and Billy Gene Welsh. He was a proud Vietnam veteran of the United Stat...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Marie Allen, 66, of Madisonville, KY who passed on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville. She was born on September 15, 1959, in Poughkeepsie, NY, to the late Marcel Gordon Martinisi and the late Anna Madeline Van Fluke Martinisi. In...

Coalfield Comments was filled with good conversation this week as host Trevor Rice had guests Dr. Stacey Fazenbaker from Owensboro Health-Multicare and Democratic Candidate, Amy McGrath, running for Kentucky State Senator on the program for the May 18th edition of the show. Listen to this week's conversations below!

Join Trevor Rice for 1-hour of local news talk in Madisonville and Hopkins County every Monday from 8-9 a.m.! Today's conversations had Carrie Eison, Events Director with the City of Madisonville to discuss Madisonville Salutes this Saturday. Trevor also has members of the Woman's Club of Madisonville on to talk about ...

Host Trevor Rice was joined by City of Madisonville-Deputy City Administrator, Brad Long, to discuss his position, experiences, and the growth of Madisonville. They split off into several topics that you'll want to go and listen to for this in depth conversation. Listen 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...

Join Christy and Steve Keist for "Jesus Asks, Are You Listening?" every Thursday from 4-5 p.m.! Listen to this week's in depth conversations below!

Join Trevor Rice & Dustton Walker every Wednesday for 1-hour of Sports Nutz! A local show discussing 2nd Region football, basketball, baseball, and softball. Discussions about Kentucky, Louisville, Murray, and more! Presented by Perry Cheek-State Farm. Listen to this week's conversations below!

Coalfield Comments was filled with good conversation this week as host Trevor Rice had guests Dr. Stacey Fazenbaker from Owensboro Health-Multicare and Democratic Candidate, Amy McGrath, running for Kentucky State Senator on the program for the May 18th edition of the show. Listen to this week's conversations below!

Nashville will host the Super Bowl for the first time in 2030, after NFL team owners approved the city as the site for Super Bowl LXIV. The game is se...

Florida Georgia Line may not be finished playing together after all. Tyler Hubbard said in a recent interview that he and Brian Kelley have talked abo...

The 2026 ACM Awards delivered a results night that did not follow the most obvious script. At the ceremony in Las Vegas, Cody Johnson took home Entert...

Tommy Lee is bringing his 2005 solo album Tommyland: The Ride back with a new expanded edition called Tommyland Rides Again. The release is scheduled ...

Rod Stewart has suggested that his planned UK tour in 2027 could be his final run of shows in the country. Speaking during a recent radio interview, t...

Blake Shelton used his ACM Awards performance to honor Don Schlitz, the songwriter behind The Gambler, following Schlitz's death in April at age 73. T...