In responding to a call about suspicious activity in a vehicle, the Madisonville police are reporting the arrest of a man who had sexual relations with a minor. The incident involving 20-year-old Jeremiah Sanders occurred on Allison Avenue. He told the police that she told him she was 19. Sanders is in the detention ...

The man who phoned the Madisonville police numerous times to report fake crimes is being charged with making false reports to law enforcement. Officers arrested David Bryant at the James Madison Inn on Center Street. He actually gave them his room number. Upon being arrested, Bryant was taken to the detention center...

The state senator representing Hopkins, Henderson, Union, and Webster counties is being recognized as the most effective legislator in the Senate. This evaluation of Robby Mills is from a joint research, education, and outreach initiative between Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia. Mills says he is ...

Obituary James Michael "Mike" Vaughn, 79, of Madisonville, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, IN, surrounded by his loving family.He was born on February 11, 1947, in Providence, KY, to the late Helen Lee Vaughn and William Woodrow Vaughn. Mike was a pro...

Obituary Shirley Farmer Whitsell, 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.She was born on April 10, 1959, in Chicago, IL, to Bonnie Lee Buckner Jones and the late James Albert Farmer. She was a self-employed private sitter. She enjoyed crocheting, playing...

Raymond Darriel Howton age 90 passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026 at the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro, SC He was born on July 17, 1935 in Beulah, Ky. to the late Justin Elwood Howton and Lillian Louise Howton. Ray lived a long life marked by dedication to his country, strong work ethic, and love for his fa...

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!

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.

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...

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!

Brad Long and Jennifer Daves hosted Monday Morning in Madisonville this morning and delved into tournaments and community impactful things going on in the city in the past week and weekend. Students with the Hopkins County Schools who participated in the Junior Ambassador Program also came on to discuss their experienc...

Other than Trevor losing what episode number this was in all the roofing madness, Tom and Trevor delve into episode 55 with some intriguing questions about Kentucky law that brings up questions. We find out that evolution in law can be good and that technology has made things a bit easier in resolving issues. Listen to...

Tucker Wetmore has been named the 2026 ACM New Male Artist of the Year, marking the first ACM Award of his career. The honor was announced during a re...

Avery Anna has been named the 2026 ACM New Female Artist of the Year, adding a major honor to her country music career. Organizers announced the award...

Maren Morris recently pointed to several women in country music who are gaining attention across the genre, naming Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson and Meg...

Linda Perry will receive the Special International Award at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards, organizers announced ahead of the ceremony in London. The ho...

The Eagles have added four more shows to their Sphere residency in Las Vegas, with new performances scheduled for March 20, March 21, March 27 and Mar...

Mariah Carey's Always Be My Baby reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart dated May 4, 1996, adding another major milestone to her run in the mid-1990s. Cha...