The MPD says a traffic stop is what lead to the arrest of four persons on drug charges. The vehicle was stopped due to excessive window tinting and no rear license plate. During a search of the vehicle, the officer located baggies of suspected synthetic marijuana, a digital scale, and, a clear baggie containing multipl...

Public schools are back in session. This year, there's a new school bus safety law. Here's MPD Sergeant Austin Young. Advocates are hoping to expand the measure by allowing doctors to prescribe medicines to terminally ill patients that are being used in clinical trials. The Green River Area Development District New pic...

In Hopkins County, the elections office says the deadline for any potential write-in candidate in the November election is not correct. The actual deadline for any write-in candidate for the Dawson Springs Independent Board of Education is at the close of business on Monday, the 24th. Documentation must be submitted to...

Patricia Dawn Perry, 61 of Nortonville passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at her home. Born June 17, 1965, to the late William Dudley and Mary (Skimahorn) Broaddus of Providence. Patty worked in law enforcement and corrections as a lieutenant for the Hopkins County, Webster County and Henderson County jails. She ...

Terisa Ann DeMoss Fields, 68, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. She was born on July 6, 1958, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Barbara Barnett DeMoss and William DeMoss. She was employed as a housekeeper for Holiday Inn Express. She enjoye...

Malcolm Hanks, 78, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare in Madisonville. He was born on August 24, 1947, in Eddyville, KY, to the late Bessie Elliott Hanks and Raymond Hanks. He was employed as a coal miner for Perfect Circle Mines and retired from G.E. He loved ...

Join Coalfield Comments with Trevor Rice every Monday from 8-9 a.m. Toby Roberts, Director at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts came onto the program this morning to discuss the 2026-27 season. Listen back to the interview below!

Join Trevor Rice every Monday from 8-9 a.m. for one hour of local news talk and conversations. Kentucky State Senator, Robby Mills, joined Trevor to discuss everything from solar power and work being done on I-69, to taxes and road projects in Madisonville. Listen to the whole conversation below!

On this week's edition of Coalfield Comments, Trevor invites the Salvation Army and the Pennyrile Soapbox Derby Association onto the program. Listen to this week's in-depth 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!

Join a practicing attorney with over 2.5 decades experience for detailed discussions pertaining Kentucky law. Law Talk! Airs every Friday from 10-10:30 a.m. on 103.5 The Light and WTTLradio.com. Listen to episode 69 below, titled: "Preventing Business Disputes"

Join Trevor and Dustton for the Sports Nutz Summer Series every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m.! The guys spiral down several deep conversations ahead of an in depth interview with Maroons Head Coach, Chris Price. Listen to this weeks conversations below!

Join Coalfield Comments with Trevor Rice every Monday from 8-9 a.m. Toby Roberts, Director at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts came onto the program this morning to discuss the 2026-27 season. Listen back to the interview below!

Ella Langley has reached a milestone that remains relatively uncommon for women in country music. Her album Dandelion has now produced three No. 1 sin...

Colt Ford is recovering after a tour bus crash left him with a broken shoulder while he and his crew were traveling to a concert in Germany. In a soci...

Neil Perry is speaking publicly about the circumstances surrounding his departure from The Band Perry. In a social media statement posted August 11, P...

Carly Simon is giving fans a new way to explore her life and music. In an announcement tied to her latest creative projects, the singer revealed that ...

The Backstreet Boys are adding a family-friendly project to their long career with Bottle Up, a new song featured in PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie. The g...

Sheryl Crow is returning with a new studio album this fall. In an announcement made on August 14, the singer confirmed that Pick You Up will arrive di...