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Contractors working on the downtown construction project in Kenton, inadvertently hit a shallow gas line in the parking lot area on the south side of Price-McElroy Funeral Home. Enbridge Gas is on the way to the scene to shot the gas off. In the meantime, Main Street, from Columbus Street to Carrol Street is closed. It is expected to be reopened at around 6:30 this (Wednesday March 26) evening.
Hardin Northern Jr. High and High School: All A Honor Roll 7th Grade – Reagan Camper, Jyles Conley, Sophia Faber, Rune Frater, Brody Halsey, Brady Holtzberger, Faith LaPlant, Hope Ribley, Presley Terhark, Sawyer Weihrauch 8th Grade – Emma Ayers, Sydney Byers, Wyatt Haley, Zackary Hartman, Legacie Mermann, Giovanni Noascono, Madilyn Suter, Leah Wurstbaugh 9th Grade – Treysen Eibling, Kylie Lenhart, Addison Richardson, Milee Seabrook, Karter Terhark 10th Grade – Kendall Frank, Cody Thiel 11th Grade – Riley Newton, Luke Price, […]
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for our area until 1am Thursday March 20. South winds 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts to 50 miles per hour possible. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Be aware of these adverse conditions when driving, especially on west to east oriented roads or if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects so they […]
In a Hazardous Weather Outlook, the National Weather Service stated that wind gusts of around 40 miles per hour will be possible today (Wednesday March 19) into tonight. Additionally, a few strong to severe storms will be possible this evening as temperatures top off near 70. Damaging winds will be the primary threat, although a tornado or two cannot be ruled out. Wind gusts around 40 miles per hour are also possible on Thursday. Temperatures will be falling throughout the […]
The City of Kenton will participate in the Statewide Tornado Drill tomorrow morning. At 9:50 Wednesday morning, they will be sounding the alarm to help you practice your emergency sheltering plans. This is a great opportunity for everyone from schools, homes, and businesses to rehearse their tornado drills and safety procedures.
Area fire departments have been busy today battling a couple of field fires. The latest was reported at around 3 this (Friday) afternoon, when crews were dispatched to the 6200 block of County Road 130. There were around 70 to 80 bales of hay on fire at that location. Residents are being advised against any controlled burns, as they can quickly get out of control. In a special statement, the National Weather Service said there is a very high to […]
The body of an Ada man who has been missing since November of 2024 has been located. According to a release from Ada Police Chief Alec Cooper, the body of 55-year-old Todd C. Musson was found in rural Hardin County on Wednesday. Chief Cooper and Ada police officers expressed their deepest condolences to the Musson family during this incredibly difficult time. Multiple agencies were involved in the search, including: Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, Hardin County Crime Task Force, Kenton Police […]
The Union County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who is said to have absconded from supervision. 44-year-old Billy Joe Johnson Jr. was originally charged with possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony. He is a white man and has brown hair and blue eyes. Johnson stands five feet nine inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. His last known location was 202 North Davis Street in Forest. If you see him, contact the Union County Sheriff's Office at 937-645-4110.
A woman has been reported missing to the Allen County Sheriff's Office. 33-year-old Ayan Abdi Hersi was last seen on January 31 in Lima and has reportedly been seen in or around the Ada area. She is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. She was wearing an orange hoodie, blue puffer jacket and jeans. If you see someone matching that description, contact the Ada Police Department at 419-634-0010.
WKTN is a locally owned and operated radio station broadcasting from Kenton, Ohio since 1963.
Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.
