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Sureway to close in Madisonville
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 56 The pothole season is here. The winter precipitation followed by freezing and thawing is what produces holes in our roads. The Madisonville Transportation Superintendent is Landon Gamblin. In Washington, the president is roling back what he calls regulatory overreach. President...
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Support for existing Webster County Schools superintendent
A Madisonville man is the loser in a two-county chase with the state police. On Monday afternoon, 45-year-old Brent McPhall was spotted by a state trooper on interstate 1-65 with no license plate on his motorcycle. McPhall was chased through Warren and Butler counties until he got stuck in the mud. The vin number in...
Feb 12, 2026
Mobile ID's now available
Folks all around this region are glad to see the grass again. Madisonville Mayor Kevin Cotton says the road crews faced one of the most challenging winter weather conditions in years. In Webster County, the Board of Education is expected to make a decision about the school superintendent this spring. On Monday night,...
Feb 11, 2026
Madisonville man charged in 7 crimes
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Partly Sunny and 65 In Hopkins County, the humane society is preparing to open their temporary shelter. They're asking the community will help supply pet food, and fleece, or sturdy blankets. These items can be turned in at Taco John's on North Main. You're always welcome to keep up with t...
Feb 10, 2026
State police searching for missing Muhlenberg teen
With today being President's Day, Madisonville's trash and recyce schedule will be altered this week. Except for Friday, every route will be be run a day late. The Hopkins County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in making the identification of a Dawson Springs' theft suspect. The incident occurred on February 2nd....
Feb 09, 2026
Hopkins County Humane Society still in the works
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Partly Sunny and 48 In Hopkins County, the Sheriff's Office has a new app to share public safety information. The Neighbors app enables the county to post updates or events. The county says they are committed to protecting constitutional rights, respecting privacy, and maintaining transparen...
Feb 06, 2026
MPD warns of new scam alert
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Partly Sunny and 32 The Madisonville Police Department is announcing a scam alert. They have received calls from residents who say they received a fake call from the police department for missing a federal grand jury summons. They also say they can avoid paying the warrant by using Bitcoin ...
Feb 05, 2026
Madisonville man facing assault charges
Today: Mostly Cloudy and 31 The National Weather Service says we may have much warmer temperatures next week. The Madisonville Regional Airport is glad to announce that it's open again. They say it took several days of hard work to clear the runways. They are thanking several city departments for their assistance. Th...
Feb 04, 2026
Webster County Water District to restore water
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Rain and 40 The National Weather Service says we are experiencing an usual weather condition for the Ohio Valley. They say snow in this area typically melts within a few days, but due to the prolonged sub-freezing temperatures, it's been lingering for more than a week. The new Hopkins County...
Feb 03, 2026
$41 million in unclaimed property returned in 2025
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Sunny and 39 Following the execution of a search warrant, two Madisonville men are facing six drug charges each. Officers located marijuana growing in the basement of Mitchell Drive residents, Daniel and Jordan Ipock. They also found a large amount of currency and Lortab pills. Th...
Feb 02, 2026
Cannabis industry makes gains in Kentucky
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Cloudy and 24 The National Weather Service says dangerously cold wind chill values of minus 15 are expected tonight (Friday) and tomorow morning. Residents are being reminded to dress in layers to prevent frostbite and hypothermia. In Madisonville, the Sanitation Department is encou...
Jan 30, 2026
Hopkins County receives funding for two major projects
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Cloudy and 30 The congressman representing our district in Washington is glad for two grants that will impact Hopkins County. James Comer visited Madisonville yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. Here's his description of the first appropriation. James Comer 0128a...15"...to grow. (...
Jan 29, 2026
Fentanyl continues to threaten region
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 27 The Madisonville Police Department says fentanyl remains one of the most dangerous drug threats. They say the deadly synthetic opioid is often hidden in counterfeit pills and mixed into other street drugs. The Drug Enforcement Administration reports that nearly 1 in 3 fentanyl p...
Jan 28, 2026
State police emphasize limiting travel
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 27 There's a lot of shoveling that needs to be done. Just look around. Unfortunately, shoveling snow is not for everyone. It can be dangerous because of the combination of intense, sudden physical exertion and cold temperatures places extreme stress on the heart. Doctors say the...
Jan 27, 2026
Price gouging concerns grow
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 14. The state says price gouging can show up in times like this. Attorney General Russell Coleman says Kentucky law defines price gouging as a charge that is more than 10 percent above the price prior to the emergency. Goods and services covered by the price gouging law include fo...
Jan 26, 2026
25 individuals charged in illegal harvesting and selling of catfish
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Partly Sunny and turning colder The Hopkins County Sheriff's Office says the intruder in last week's home invasion who was shot is still in critical condition. The intruder was shot last Friday evening in a residence in the 600 block of Fowler Road. Charges are pending against 52-year-old W...
Jan 23, 2026
Naked Madisonville man facing indecent exposure charge
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 40 After nine months of working with Senator Mitch McConnell's office, Madisonville will be receiving funds for a cyber crime facility. Mayor Kevin Cotton explains. Bryan says these facilities bridge the gap between technical criminal activities and legal prosecution, helping agenc...
Jan 22, 2026
Revitalization efforts going towards old structures in downtown Madisonville
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Showers are possible with a high of 43 In Hopkins County, investigators are working to establish a motive in the home break-in last Friday night of a Madisonville residence on Fowler Road. Deputies report that the home owner shot the intruder who had made a forced entry. 52-year-old William...
Jan 21, 2026
New secure digital state ID available
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Sunny and 35 The Hopkins County Fiscal Court will convene this morning at 10. The meeting at the Government Center will include reports from several department heads, including the County Attorney, county clerk, and the jailer. In Madisonville, the Annexation and Zoning Committee wil...
Jan 20, 2026
$2.5 million be granted for Madisonville cybercrime facility
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Sunny on this M-L King Jr. Holiday and 20 Hopkins County's state senator says this year's long session will produce a two-year state budget. Robby Mills says his goal is to help Henderson County secure enough funding for the I-69 bridge because it has huge implications for years to co...
Jan 19, 2026

