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Hopkins County deer population presenting challenges
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Partly Sunny and 47 Law enforcement in Hopkins and Christian counties is asking for your help in locating 26-year-old Tyler Bivins. Bivens is wanted for alleged drug trafficking. The state police say he is white, 5 feet 8 inches tall, with hazel eyes and brown hair. A retired Lieutenant with...
22h ago
South Main still a concern for repave
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Partly Sunny and 39 The Hopkins County Sheriff's Office wants to warn you about another telephone scam. They say a man is identifying himself as an employee of the sheriff's office, who is notifying his callers that they have an outstanding warrant, but it can be cared for if they send hi...
Dec 11, 2025
United Way of the Coalfield accepting nominations for community impact awards
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Becoming Sunny and 48 The Hopkins County Schools say the Family Resource Youth Services Centers have assisted all but 2 percent of the students who need help during this Christmas season. They appreciate all of the people and organizations who have stepped up to meet the need, but the job is...
Dec 10, 2025
Sanitation Department collecting leaves
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Sunny and 48 The National Weather Service says the coldest temperatures of the season will be here this weekend. The truck driver who disregarded a closed road sign the other afternoon during the Christmas parade is facing four charges. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer quic...
Dec 09, 2025
Madisonville driver facing six charges
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Today: Becoming Sunny and 38 This winter, the state will be using a new, eco-friendly road treatment method to improve tire traction in snowy conditions. They say that a de-sugared beet juice derivative is more environmentally friendly than calcium chloride. The beet juice derivative co...
Dec 08, 2025
26th Annual Noon Kiwanis Christmas Parade to grace Madisonville
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Sunny and 40 One of the highlights of the Christmas season in Madisonville is tomorrow's Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade. This is the 80th parade and the 26th consecutive one produced by the Kiwanis Club. The grand marshall is Clark Legate of Legate's Furniture World. Over 100 entr...
Dec 05, 2025
No name released yet to I-69 suicide
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Partly Sunny and 32 The Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission say the kick-off the Christmas season in Madisonville is the Mistletoe Art Stroll. Small businesses and creativie artisans say it's a shopping experience with style. It's set for Friday, the 5th. The Green River Area D...
Dec 04, 2025
Gun stolen from vehicle at Dunham's in Madisonville
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 41 A Madisonville man has learned the hard way that it's smart to lock your vehicle. While walking to the Parkway Plaza Mall, he saw a man drive his truck out of the parking lot. In the center console was his loaded Taurus 357 revolver. A chase ensued but Aaron Wardrip got away. ...
Dec 03, 2025
Comer to possibly run for governor (School Closings Included in News)
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Partly Sunny and 33 There will be a Hopkins County Fiscal Court meeting this morning, one hour later, at 11, at the Government Center. New business will include modifications to Huddleston Loop. The county attorney will also make a recommendation from the Opioid Fund Committee. In Muhlenbe...
Dec 02, 2025
Child recovering from Thanksgiving deer collision
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Today: Partly Sunny and 39 The next session of the Madisonville City Council will be this afternoon at 4:30 at City Hall. The agenda includes a discussion of the tourism advisory board's report. The meeting will also include the appointment or re-appointment of ten persons to the tree, ...
Dec 01, 2025
MPD arrests shoplifter
Here on Black Friday, the Kentucky Retail Federation says scams frequently involve false claims that an arrest warrant can be cleared with prepaid cards. They say the bad guys often begin their scheme with a call, text or email that claims immediate payment is required to avoid arrest or legal action. The Administrati...
Nov 29, 2025
New details on Huck's gas station incident
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 46 A Madisonville restaurant wants to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. The Oasis Southwest Grill is offering a free Thanksgiving buffet. It will be tomorrow (Thursday) from noon until 2, or as long as the supplies last. The Oasis Southwest Grill is at 540 Powell Drive. The M...
Nov 26, 2025
Congressman, James Comer, speaks at Madisonville City Hall
Congressman, James Comer, came to Madisonville to speak on behalf of major topics surrounding conversations in Washington D.C. He also acknowledge Madisonville Mayor, Kevin Cotton, on his recent achievements. See photos, videos, and hear audio clips from Monday night's conversation. James Comer on the news that governm...
Nov 25, 2025
Ice skating rink to make return at Deck the Park
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Showers and 65 The National Weather Service says an Arctic blast with snow could show up in Kentucky in early December. Yes, Hopkins County now has a winter farmers market. The Hopkins County Farmers Market is partnering with Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville to make it happen. All wi...
Nov 25, 2025
New law against holding phone while driving to be voted on
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Cloudy and 61 Why are there so many snow plows on our roads? The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet here in District 2 is running their routes in their annual districtwide snow and ice training. They are reviewing operational procedures, testing equipment and driving their assigned routes. ...
Nov 24, 2025
Concord Missionary Baptist Church to give away Thanksgiving meals
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Showers and 70. Webster County Emergency Management says an A-T-V driver is missing. It's in the Diamond area, potentially near the "T" intersection off Bill Dorris Road. The person has been missing since Wednesday night or early Thursday. Contact authorities if you have inform...
Nov 21, 2025
Deadly Central City crash being investigated
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Showers and 62. The Hopkins County Schools are initiating a program to promote a positive culture in the middle schools. Student peer leaders and adult advisers have been trained in the Sources of Strength program. It uses matters as family support, positive friends, mentors, healthy activ...
Nov 20, 2025
Kentucky health officials concerned over whooping cough spread
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Cloudy and 64 Madisonville is considering positioning itself for opportunities invoving space, aerospace, and defense. The Economic Development Corporation participated in a conference entitled Consultant Connect ECONOMIX. What they discovered was that there are opportunities for M...
Nov 19, 2025
Sebree passenger facing multiple charges
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Showers and 69 The National Weather Service says we can expect above normal temperatures the rest of the week with some showers mixed in. The senator representing four counties including Hopkins is glad he attended last week's Arnold Ventures Housing conference in Washington, D.C. Robbie M...
Nov 18, 2025
Cigarette smoke triggers false alarm at local nursing home
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Today: Sunny and 59 The Economic Development Corporation is glad to see an existing industry in Madisonville thinking in terms of growth. Kelly Forbes of the E-D-C says GE Aerospace is making moves that would allow them to increase their lines as well as increase their workforce. (Clip ...
Nov 17, 2025

