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12/19/2025

Danny Joe Blankenship, 74, of Vanceburg, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born at Petersville on January 22, 1951, a son of the late Bruce and Lorene “Polly” Stacy Blankenship. Danny w...

12/17/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Danny Blankenship, who died this morning.

For nearly 38 years, Danny faithfully shared gospel music and the message of Christ with listeners on WKKS. Week after week, his voice and his music became a steady presence in countless homes, offering comfort, encouragement, and hope.

Danny didn’t just play gospel music. He lived it. His love for the Lord was evident in every song he shared and every word he spoke, and his love for his listeners was genuine and unwavering. To many, he was more than a radio host. He was a friend, a witness, and a source of peace.

Tonight’s program on WKKS is a special tribute honoring Danny’s life, his ministry, and his many years of faithful service. We invite listeners and friends to join us as we remember a man who used the airwaves to glorify God and touch lives across our community.

Please keep Danny’s family and loved ones in your prayers.

Well done, faithful servant.

12/15/2025

WKKS WEATHER-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENTS 3:00 a.m. Monday 12/15/25

SNOW EMERGENCY
• LEVEL 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.

• No school TODAY in Lewis County. It’s a traditional snow day for students.

• Two-hour delays for the Lewis County Courthouse, Justice Center, and Health Department.

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• Area residents are urged to check on their neighbors during this cold weather event to make sure they are OK. Anyone who may have emergency needs such as food or medicine deliveries, should call Vanceburg Police at 606-796-2111. – If you live outside Vanceburg City Limits, call the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office at 796-2912.

12/14/2025

12/12/2025

WKKS WEATHER-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENTS
FRIDAY (12/12/25) 8:00 a.m.

LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY

• Lewis County is at a Level 1 Snow Emergency.
Some roadways remain hazardous and may be icy.
Use extreme caution if driving.
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CLOSINGS, CANCELLATIONS, ETC . . .
• Lewis County Schools - CLOSED - Traditional Snow Day

• TWO-HOUR DELAYS TODAY
- Lewis County Courthouse
- Lewis County Justice Center
- Lewis County Health Department
• Lewis County Extension Office

• CANCELLATIONS
• Martin Church of Christ Christmas Play for this evening (12/12).
• Garrison Christmas Parade - SATURDAY
• Tollesboro Christmas Parade - SATURDAY
• Sand Hill Church’s Christmas in the Barn - SATURDAY
• LCMS Cheer Turkey Shoot - SATURDAY

OTHER -
• PrimaryPlus locations and pharmacies will open at 9:00 a.m. TODAY.
• The Public Auction for the George Morgan Thomas House in Vanceburg will be held as scheduled on Saturday.
• Project Merry Christmas Pickup will be held as scheduled on Saturday for all who can make it. An alternate date will be scheduled for those who can’t pick up.

Safety comes first, and organizers made these decisions out of caution for participants and attendees.

Make a plan. Stay Prepared. Be informed.

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12/11/2025

12/07/2025

The issue that caused streaming problems has been found, and the gremlins have been chased away.
Thanks to Chrles, our IT guru, for tracking it down and remedying it so quickly!
www.WKKSRadio.com

09/15/2025

WKKS DEBUT IS TODAY
Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Willie Nelson's new studio album Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle in all configurations on Friday, November 7.
The album will be available digitally, on CD and as a single LP black vinyl release.
Workin’ Man (his 155th album, according to Texas Monthly's interactive All Willie Nelson Albums Ranked list and 78th solo studio album) premieres Willie's new interpretations of 11 classic songs written by Merle Haggard, the latest in Nelson’s storied history of focusing entire albums on a single songwriter’s or artist’s work. In just the last decade, Willie has released albums focusing on songwriters Harlan Howard, Ray Price, George Gershwin and Rodney Crowell and released two volumes of songs associated with Frank Sinatra. Nelson and Haggard were longtime friends and collaborators who released three collaborative albums together: 1983’s Pancho and Lefty, 2007’s Last Of The Breed (alongside Ray Price) and 2015’s Django and Jimmie.
The first single from the album out today is Willie’s take on the classic “Workin’ Man Blues,” which was a #1 country hit for Haggard in 1969.
Willie's Workin' Man Blues debuts today at 1:50 and 4:50 on WKKS.