Featured

862 Results / Page 3 of 96

Background

Featured

Mid-Ohio Energy Awards $11,000 in Scholarships to Eight Area Students

Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative Mid-Ohio Energy recognized eight area students as the winners of their annual scholarship program. This year, the cooperative awarded a total of $11,000 to students whose parents or guardians are members of Mid-Ohio Energy. Scholarship winners were Brogan Weston of Ridgedale, Isabella Fry of Waynesfield-Goshen, Mason Howard of Ridgemont, Bailey Hinesman of Upper Sandusky, Rebecca Baldinger of River Valley, Emma Chiles of River Valley, Lauren Dilley of Upper Sandusky and Emri Harpster of Waynesfield-Goshen. These students were […]

todayApril 7, 2026 266

Featured

Mount Blanchard Man Arrested After Day‑Long Standoff in Hancock County on Friday

A Mount Blanchard man was taken into custody Friday after a day‑long standoff in which Hancock County deputies and the county’s Special Response Team executed a search warrant at a home on West Clay Street. According to a release from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 08:14 a.m. deputies from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office responded to 105 West Clay Street in the Village of Mount Blanchard for a welfare check. Through their investigation the situation was determined to […]

todayApril 6, 2026 1846 3 7

Featured

Marysville Man Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Shooting at Police Officers

A Marysville man who opened fire on police officers and attempted to kill a Marysville Police Sergeant has been sentenced to decades in prison. According to a release from the Office of the Union County (Ohio) Prosecuting Attorney, Dustin Ohm, 30, of Marysville, was sentenced Friday in the Union County Court of Common Pleas after pleading guilty to Attempted Aggravated Murder, three counts of Felonious Assault, and additional related charges stemming from a violent shooting on May 30, 2025. The […]

todayApril 6, 2026 715

Featured

Kenton Lions Club Holds Recent Meeting, Hears from Junior Trophy Bassmasters

Pictured Left to Right, Garrett Ray, Lion President Brad Bailey. The Kenton Lions Club held its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 1st, at the Kenton Elks.  The meeting was called to order at 6:27 pm by Lion President Brad Bailey with 23 members and one guest present.  Guest Speaker:  Garrett Ray, of the Junior Trophy Bassmasters, began by thanking the Lions Club for the past donations to the group.  Garrett reminded the club that he took over the group in […]

todayApril 6, 2026 199

Featured

Missing Chicago Teen Found Safe in Waynesfield, Reunited with Family

A missing 15-year-old Chicago girl has been safely found and reunited with her family after being located in Waynesfield Thursday.According to a release from the Waynesfield Police Department, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, a Venezuelan-born couple traveling through the area stopped Waynesfield PD Chief Nathan Motter and requested immediate assistance regarding their son’s girlfriend, whom they believed to be in trouble. Upon conducting a brief investigation with assistance from Chicago PD Detective Monica Mata and the U.S. Marshals Office, Chief […]

todayApril 3, 2026 396 6

Featured

Suspect Taken Into Custody After Hardin County Pursuit

Hardin County Sheriff's Office According to a release, a Hardin County Sheriff’s Deputy was on routine patrol today, April 2, when they observed a Chevrolet SUV traveling at a high rate of speed on a rural county road. The Deputy, after confirming the speed, turned to initiate a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle attempted to elude the Deputy by turning into a driveway in the 18000 block of County Road 146, continuing down a farm lane and eventually driving into […]

todayApril 2, 2026 4467 3 15

Featured

Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Announces 2026 Honorees for Annual Awards Gala

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance announced the outstanding honorees at the Annual Awards Gala and Banquet. The Business of the Year is Scooter's Coffee; Small Business of the Year, Stillwater Metal; Nonprofit of the Year, Hardin Leadership; Community Service, Ohio Northern University Office of Admissions; Citizen of the Year, Sarah Johnson; and the R.E. Allen Lifetime Achievement Award winner is Stephanie McCullough. The awards will be presented April 16 from 5:00 until 8:30pm in McIntosh Center at Ohio […]

todayApril 2, 2026 173 1

Featured

Roundhead Man Sentenced to Prison in Federal Child Pornography Case

A rural Roundhead man was sentenced this week in U.S. District Court in Toledo on a charge involving child pornography. According to court documents, Mark Butterman was committed to the custody of the United States Bureau of Prisons for 9 years and five months. Upon release, he will be placed on supervised release for 15 years, with numerous conditions. He was also ordered to pay $3000 restitution to each of the six victims listed, for a total of $18,000. After […]

todayApril 2, 2026 7796 11

Featured

OSHP Urges Drivers to Stay Focused During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

COLUMBUS – In recognition of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to always keep their eyes on the road, their hands on the wheel and their mind on the task. “National Distracted Driving Awareness Month is a great time for all drivers to commit to eliminating distractions and keeping their full attention on the road," said Governor Mike DeWine. "Driving distracted is just as dangerous as driving drunk, and I encourage all drivers […]

todayApril 2, 2026 59

CONTACTS

ABOUT

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.