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Ohio Farm Bureau Pushes for Stronger Landowner Protections in State Energy and Land Use Bills

Farmland preservation and landowner rights remain core priorities for Ohio Farm Bureau and its members. Over the past 20 years, the state has lost more than 1 million acres of farmland, and as Ohio continues to be a hotspot for development, Ohio Farm Bureau is working on all fronts to protect family farms and Ohio’s Number 1 industry. Recently, staff members provided interested party testimony on two pieces of legislation that would have direct impact on land use, private property […]

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Good Samaritan Rescues Driver from Burning Car After Head-On Crash in Hancock County

Two people were injured in a head-on crash in the 21,000 block of State Route 235 that occurred Thursday morning in Hancock County. According to a release from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, a southbound car driven by Caiden Helms crossed the center and struck a northbound vehicle by driven by Kathy Elsass. Following the crash, Elsass' car caught on fire. She was initially trapped inside but was pulled to safety by a passing Good Samaritan before the car became […]

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Hardin County Fairgrounds Hit Hard by Thursday Evening Storms

(Machinery Building) Strong storms rolled through Hardin County starting around 8 Thursday evening. High winds resulted in downed power lines and trees throughout the county.  Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart stated motorists should continue to be vigilant for all possible roadway obstructions.  A hard-hit area in Kenton was the Hardin County Fairgrounds. Extensive damage occurred to the Poultry and Rabbit Building and Merchants Building. (Poultry and Rabbit Building) Hardin County Fair Marketing and Communications Director Kolt Buchenroth said crews are […]

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How to Report Storm Damage to the National Weather Service in Wilmington

The National Weather Service in Wilmington provides several ways for the public and trained spotters to submit severe weather reports. Urgent reports should be called in using the unlisted weather spotter phone number provided in the local spotter guide. Amateur radio operators can submit reports through the sectional networks that serve the Wilmington office, following established procedures. Reports, along with photos and videos, can also be shared to the National Weather Service’s social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter. Additionally, […]

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Tornado Warning Issued for Marion and Wyandot Counties

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Tornado Warning (03/26/26) for... Northern Marion County in north central Ohio... Southern Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio... Northwestern Morrow County in north central Ohio... Southern Crawford County in north central Ohio...* Until 845 PM EDT.* At 811 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Upper Sandusky, moving east at 80 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to […]

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Allen, Van Wert, and Putnam Counties

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (03/26/26) for... Southeastern Putnam County in west central Ohio... Southern Van Wert County in west central Ohio... Allen County in west central Ohio...* Until 830 PM EDT.* At 744 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles east of Monroe to 6 miles southeast of Van Wert to near Columbus Grove, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny […]

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Golf-Ball-Sized Hail and Storm Rotation Reported Between Celina and Coldwater

The Mercer County Sheriff's Office has issued a severe weather alert for the area between Celina and Coldwater (03/26/2026). Radar has indicated golf-ball-sized hail and rotation in the storm, according to the Emergency Management Agency (EMA). The National Weather Service has also issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Mercer County effective until 8:30pm. Residents are urged to stay alert and take precautions as the weather conditions continue to change rapidly. Avoid being outdoors if possible and monitor local updates for […]

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Wyandot and Hancock Counties

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for today, 3/26/2026 for: -Seneca County in northwestern Ohio...-Northwestern Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio...-Southwestern Sandusky County in northwestern Ohio...-Wood County in northwestern Ohio...-Hancock County in northwestern Ohio...-Southwestern Lucas County in northwestern Ohio...* Until 815 PM EDT.* At 726 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Delta to Mcclure to near Continental, moving east at 70 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph […]

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Tornado Watch Issued for Hardin and Surrounding Counties

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in effect until 11:00 PM EDT tonight (03/26/26) for: Hardin, Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Shelby, Union, and Wyandot Counties. Residents in these counties should remain alert for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes and be prepared to take shelter if warnings are issued.

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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.

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