The average price for a gallon of gas in Hardin County continues to rise. AAA reported that the average price for a gallon of regular grade gas is $2.66 today. That is seven cents higher than last week's average. That still makes it the cheapest price in our region. The most expensive price continues to be Marion County, where the average price per gallon is $2.80. The statewide average is $2.69 and the national average is […]
COLUMBUS - Weather is warming up and soon you'll notice more orange barrels on Ohio roadways. In an effort to keep roadside workers safe, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation are joining other state and local transportation agencies across the United States to mark National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. “Just like Ohio’s drivers, road construction workers want to make it home safe at the end of each day,” said Governor DeWine. “Accidents in construction zones […]
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be joining forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on distracted driving enforcement. The initiative will begin on Sunday, April 12 at 12:01 a.m. and will continue through Saturday, April 20 at 11:59 p.m. The high-visibility enforcement will include the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police and the West Virginia State Police, as well as OSHP. Last year, 51 people lost their […]
Firefighters are on the scene of a house fire on County Road 84 west of Grant. The Kenton Fire Department was dispatched just after 2 Friday afternoon. Providing mutual assistance are fire departments from Forest, McGuffey and Dunkirk. We'll have more details when they are available.
The Carman Legacy Tour is coming to the Riverdale School Auditorium this Sunday. The free concert is scheduled for April 14 at 6pm, with doors opening at 5. VIP tickets are being sold for $100, which includes a CD, reserved seating and a meet and greet with Carman after the concert. To purchase VIP tickets, call 419-273-2089. Carman is a contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, television host and evangelist. He has received 15 gold and platinum albums and videos and […]
The Wapakoneta Police Department is asking students of Wapakoneta High School, who'll be attending prom this weekend to make smart decisions. The department reminded students all decisions have consequences so don’t make choices that would turn the night into something you would want to forget. The Wapakoneta Police Department encourages every student to make the pledge to your parents, staff and friends that you will PROMise to use good judgement this weekend.
The number of U.S. Postal Service employees attacked by dogs nationwide fell to 5,714 in 2018 — more than 500 fewer than in 2017 and more than 1,000 fewer since 2016. But, for local Postal Service officials and mail carriers, one bite is one too many and new tools continue to be unleashed to help reduce dog attacks in the area. Technology supports carrier safety in several ways: Mobile Delivery Devices are hand-held scanners, used by carriers to confirm customer […]
A pilot escaped injury in a crash at the Union County Airport Thursday afternoon. According to a release from the Union County Sheriff's Office, a 9-1-1 call reported the crash near the runway at the airport. As the Cessna single engine plane was landing, it was forced off the runway by a strong wind gust and flipped upside down. The nose of the plane dug into the ground. The pilot, identified as 21 year old David J. […]
A Bellefontaine man died after jumping out of moving vehicle in Logan County Thursday morning. WPKO Radio reported that 26 year old Cory Stewart was a passenger in the car being driven by 26 year old Heather Waskom. As the car was travelling west on Township Road 190, Stewart stated that he was done with life and opened the door and jumped. Waskom told Logan County Sheriff's deputies that Stewart, who was pronounced dead at the scene, […]
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.