The Madisonville driver observed to be speeding by a police officer and for failing to use a turn signal is being arrested. The officer said that Yelsin Mejia-Santamaria had previously been stopped and issued a warning for the same violations. These crimes occurred on South Kentucky Avenue. Mejia-Santamaria said he ...

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville says it is aware of reports of phishing scams that are targeting healthcare patients. The scams involve fraudsters trying to steal log-in credentials, personal information and payment details. Fraudulent emails use the MyChart name and branding to offer free health kits, gifts, ...

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville says it is aware of reports of phishing scams that are targeting healthcare patients. The scams involve fraudsters trying to steal log-in credentials, personal information and payment details. Fraudulent emails use the MyChart name and branding to offer free health kits, gifts, ...

Anthony "Tony" Grey Reynolds, 74, of Madisonville, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2026, at his home. Tony was born on December 22, 1951, in Evansville, IN, to the late Elizabeth "Liz" Williams Nevitt and John J. Reynolds. Tony grew up in Madisonville, KY, and spent his life surrou...

Tony Ray Pickerel, 68, of Madisonville, KY passed away on September 4, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. He was born on July 4, 1958 in Hopkins County, KY to the late Sue Ann Pickerel. Tony was of the Christian faith and was a retired licensed Plumber. He had also retired as a volunteer fire fighte...

Lucy Jane Todd, 47, of Madisonville, KY passed away Monday, September 7, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born October 8, 1978, in Hopkins County, KY to the late Ellis Whitmer and Nancy Brunson Bourland. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Sawyer. Lucy made her living as a homema...

Join Trevor Rice each week for 1-hour of local news talk and comments concerning events happening in Madisonville and Hopkins County! Mahr Park Superintendent, Ashton Robinson, joined Trevor this morning to recap Madisonville Illuminated and discuss the Hay Bail Trail and Harvest Fest! Listen below!

Join Trevor Rice every Monday for 1-hour of news talk and comments on 103.5 The Light and WTTLradio.com! Coalfield Comments has been a tradition in Madisonville and Hopkins County. Listen to this week's conversations! Teri Whitfield, who discusses a special 9/11 ceremony at the old courthouse in Madisonville on Septemb...

Join Trevor Rice every Monday from 8-9 a.m. for deep conversation about what's happening in Madisonville and Hopkins County! Today's episode holds interviews with Drew Harrington, General Manager at the Kentucky Sports Factory and City of Madisonville Engineer, Justin Lamb. Listen to both 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!

On this episode of Law Talk, we learn what you receive when concerning a workers compensation or personal injury case. Stay informed of what's going on with Kentucky law with a local attorney! Listen to Law Talk: Episode 71 below!

On this week of Sports Nutz, Trevor recapped week two of local high school sports, previewed week 3 and talked about the Madisonville North Hopkins vs Hopkins County Central high school game on Friday night.

Join Trevor Rice each week for 1-hour of local news talk and comments concerning events happening in Madisonville and Hopkins County! Mahr Park Superintendent, Ashton Robinson, joined Trevor this morning to recap Madisonville Illuminated and discuss the Hay Bail Trail and Harvest Fest! Listen below!

Ella Langley is celebrating another major milestone as "Choosin' Texas" continues its remarkable run at the top of the charts. Billboard confirmed tha...

Lainey Wilson and Five For Fighting singer John Ondrasik will take part in a televised 9/11 tribute marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 a...

Stella Lefty is facing another wave of plagiarism allegations after listeners began comparing her song Misery with A Million Dreams from The Greatest ...

Elton John returned to the concert stage at Rock in Rio 2026, delivering a career-spanning performance in Brazil more than three years after completin...

Billy Joel is mourning the death of Jon Small, a longtime friend, former bandmate, and creative collaborator whose connection to the singer stretched ...

Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell-Horner are leaning into '90s nostalgia for a new Dunkin' campaign built around an unexpected addition to the Spice Girl...