Madison Richards, Community Engagement Specialist and Program Coordinator, along with Kathy Hilty, one of the program's Big Sisters, explains how Big Brothers Big Sisters works. They also give a history of the organization, and how people can get involved. They also talk about upcoming fundraising events. The show first aired March 14 and 15, 2026. Big Brothers Big Sisters 2026Download
(Brett Purcell, from school's website) The Board also receives presentation from BPA teachers and students; announces 2026 Inductees into Alumni Hall of Fame. The Kenton City Schools' Board of Education approved the transfer of the current Athletic Director to Operations and Facilities Manager. At the March meeting Monday evening, the vote was 4 to 1 in favor of the move, with Rodney Hensel casting the lone no vote. Brett Purcell, who has served as the District’s Athletic Director for the […]
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon (3/16/26) and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off into tonight. The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today. Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some […]
High winds are causing issues around Hardin County this afternoon. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office has been busy with reports of semis being blown over. One is on State Route 117, between the Auglaize/Hardin County line and State Route 67, and other is on State Route 292 south of the city. In addition, there have been reports of semis being blown into ditches. Numerous tree limbs and some full trees are down, and there are several reports of downed power […]
A line of thunderstorms rumbled across the area late this morning. The storms brought damaging winds and heavy downpours. Most of the damage appeared to hit the southern and northeastern areas of our region. Some damage was reported around the Patterson area. A vehicle was damaged by a fallen tree in Ridgeway. Most power outages were brief, but scattered outages remain in the American Electric Power service area. Also in our region, there was damage reported around Russells Point. A […]
The process to raze the old Kenton Middle School and the B and C Buildings of the Kenton High School is underway. The abatement of B & C Buildings is complete and went well. The construction team is working on disconnecting utilities, and they expect heavy equipment to move in starting next week, and demolition to begin shortly thereafter. At KMS, abatement is underway and will continue into April. If all goes according to plan there, heavy equipment will begin […]
On 03-05-2026 at 1027 hours the Findlay Police Department responded to 1322 Glenhaven Drive apartment G for a trespassing in progress call. The caller reported that Sonny Flugga (22 years old of Findlay, Ohio) was in her apartment and refusing to leave. Sonny is former romantic partner of the caller. When officers arrived they attempted to make contact with the resident at the door. Speaking through the door, she indicated that Sonny was refusing to let her leave by physically […]
(GoBus on Detroit Street in Kenton today) A new GoBus stop coming to Kenton as part of a major network expansion launched today. Kenton will be a stop on the new Red Line, which connects Toledo and Cincinnati. According to the GoBus website, the stop in Kenton is at 925 North Detroit Street. You can purchase tickets now for travel starting today (March 2) on the GoBus website, which is ridegobus.com. Routes typically operate twice daily, one northbound and one […]
Two people were killed in a fire that occurred in Wapakoneta Sunday night. According to a release from Wapakoneta Fire and EMS, firefighters were dispatched at around 10:15 Sunday night to 409 Park Street. Upon arrival, firefighters began battling the blaze and conducted search operations. Two victims were located inside. They were both transported to Lima Memorial Hospital, and both were later pronounced dead. At this time, their names are not being released pending notification of next of kin. The […]
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.
