The average price for a gallon of gas in Hardin County rose slightly from last week. AAA reported that the average price for a gallon of regular grade gas is $2.65 today. That is up one penny from last week's $2.64. Hardin County and Allen County tied for the cheapest price in the region. The most expensive price is in Union County at $2.75 per gallon The statewide average is $2.69 and the national average is […]
COLUMBUS – The deadline for submitting nominations for the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame is just weeks away and we want to hear from those who know former service members who are excelling and making a difference in society. Now in its 26th year, the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame recognizes those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and continue to contribute to our communities, state and nation through exceptional acts of volunteerism, advocacy, professional distinction, public service or […]
An apartment was broken into over the weekend in Kenton. According to the Kenton Police Department report, officers were dispatched to Kenton Village Apartments at 655 East Street in Kenton, where they discovered that an apartment had been broken into sometime since Friday night. Various kitchen items were broken. It is not what, if anything, was stolen. The incident remains under investigation.
A Kenton juvenile reported finding several stolen items at a residence in Kenton over the weekend. According to the report from the Kenton Police department, a 12 year old girl flagged down an officer at the intersection of Franklin and Mill Streets to report stolen items she said were at a residence in the 700 block of West Franklin Street. The bicycle and accessories that were recovered was valued at just over $400. A 14 year old […]
The frying pan that never got used. That can of ravioli that didn’t get opened. The perfectly good jacket that didn’t get worn. Spring typically means finals week and commencement celebrations at colleges across the country. It also means that several tons of recyclable waste, like the items mentioned above, will go into landfills as students leave for the summer. This year, the University of Findlay – represented by Findlay Green Campus Initiative (FGCI), Campus Ministry, Campus Housing, Facilities, and […]
State officials and members of the Bureau of Workers' Compensation announced that an additional $1 million will be dedicated to funding body armor for Ohio law enforcement officers. Due to high demand, BWC will contribute the funds to the Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor Program, which was created by Governor DeWine last year while he served as Ohio’s Attorney General. The additional money brings total funding for the body armor program to $3.5 million. The new $1 million in […]
Kenton High School Boys Varsity Tennis falls to Shawnee High School 3-2. Senior Taj Chahal took his opponent, Gabriel Rutter, to a 3rd set and won 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 at 2nd singles to improve his record to 7-4 (3-3 in the WBL) while Junior Hayden Robinson won in a 3rd set tie break versus Adam Stump, 5-7, 6-2, 7-6 (7-1) to even his record to 4-4 (3-4 in the WBL). Landon Rush lost a close one at 1st singles to […]
The Scioto River through Kenton is holding up well despite moderate to heavy rain that fell Thursday and into the overnight. (in picture is Scioto River Friday afternoon at the Main Street bridge in Kenton) More rain is forecast Saturday night and early next week, which could cause problems with already saturated ground. The immediate concerns in our region are flood warnings that have been extended into Saturday morning for Allen, Auglaize and Hancock Counties. ...The flood warning continues for […]
A house was totally destroyed by fire Thursday morning south of Alger. According to information from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, the Alger Fire Department was dispatched around 8:15 Thursday morning to 8091 County Road 35. The house was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived and was a total loss. No one was home at the time, and there were no injuries. The Red Cross provided assistance for the immediate needs of those affected, such as temporary lodging, food […]
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.