WTYE News
RPD Announces "Speeding Enforcement Blitz"
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department has announced "stepped up patrols" throughout July. Chief, Eric Schmidt, says officers are partnering with IDOT, ISP, and more than two hundred law enforcement agencies across the state in an effort to reduce speeding. Schmidt says speeding causes unnecessary dange...
21h ago
Palestine Rural Health Clinic Set to Close Next Week for Remodel
(Palestine) -- The CMH Rural Health Clinic in Palestine will be closed soon for renovations. According to Crawford Memorial Hospital Director of Marketing, Becky Ruppel, the Palestine Rural Health Clinic will be undergoing renovations and closed from Monday, July 13th, through August 10th. Ruppel says patients don't ne...
22h ago
New Details Released Following Olney Homicide Investigation
(Olney) -- New details have been released following the double homicide investigation in Olney. According to the Illinois State Police, after an investigation at the request of the Olney Police Department and Richland County Sheriff's Office, they arrested 25-year-old Dylan Jones of Olney. The initial investigation ind...
22h ago
CCHD Set to Offer Food Manager Certification Class
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department will be hosting a Food Manager Certification class later this month. The cost of the class is $125, and organizers say space is limited. Those interested are encouraged to contact Darcee Dunlap at 618-544-8798. The class will be held on July 28th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....
22h ago
Gas Prices Surge Higher Following Recent Decline
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has begun ticking back up following recent declines. This morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com show a national average of $3.86 a gallon, up seven cents from last Friday. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $4.09, seven cents higher than a week ag...
22h ago
WTYE Sports
Three RHS Players Named to 2026 Little Illini Conference All-Conference Selections
(Robinson) -- A trio of Robinson Maroons baseball players made the 2026 Little Illini Conference All-Conference Selections. Graysen Brown was named 1st Team. Gunner Hoalt was named 2nd Team and Braylon Murray was an Honorable Mention. The Maroons wrapped up the season with a loss against Newton in the 2A Effingham Regi...
Jun 08, 2026
Lady Maroons Season Ends in Dramatic Fashion
(Robison) -- The softball season came to an end for the RHS Lady Maroons in dramatic fashion yesterday. RHS fell to Tolono-Unity 4-3 in eight innings. RHS held a 2-0 lead heading into the top of the 7th inning when a three-run home run to left field by Karleigh Jamison gave the Tolono Rockets the lead. RHS answered bac...
May 28, 2026
Maroons Baseball Season Comes to an End
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons got shut out 7-0 in their season finale against Newton in the 2A Effingham Regional Semifinal. Felix Reynolds took the loss for Robinson, pitching four innings, surrendering five runs on eight hits, striking out one, and walking two. Gunner Hoalt, Graysen Brown, Brody Baker, and Brayden Tu...
May 28, 2026
Lady Maroons Face Tolono Unity in the 2A Sectional Semifinal
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons will have their hands full when they square off against Tolono Unity this afternoon in the 2A Sectional Semifinal. The Lady Maroons advanced to today's contest following Friday's thrilling walk-off victory over T-Town in the 2A Regional Championship. The Lady Maroons and Tolono Unity ...
May 27, 2026
RHS Rolls to 10-0 Shutout Over OPH
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons rolled to a 10-0 five-inning shutout of the OPH Wildcats yesterday. Graysen Brown earned the win for RHS, surrendering one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking two. Lucas Blessing took the loss for OPH, going two and two-thirds innings, surrendering six runs ...
May 26, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Loretta Jean (Miller) Maddox
Loretta Jean (Miller) Maddox Nov. 10, 1945 - July 6, 2026 Loretta Jean (Miller) Maddox passed away on July 6, 2026, at the Pavilion of Ottawa, Ottawa, II Born November 10, 1945, in Greenup, IL to Leo and Freda (Mitchell) Miller. She married Earl Loren Yingst March 30, 1961, and had five children (Sebastian, Earl Loren ...
21h ago
Marjorie "Margie" Waddington
Marjorie "Margie" Waddington, 76, of Robinson, IL, passed away on July 4, 2026, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. She was born on January 18, 1950, in Indianapolis, IN, arriving early alongside her twin sister. It was nothing short of a miracle that they both survived, and that early mira...
Jul 08, 2026
Entertainment News
'Shameless' star Emmy Rossum reveals secret marriage at 21 after boyfriend's alleged shocking ultimatum
Emmy Rossum claimed on "Call Her Daddy" that she accepted a marriage ultimatum at 21 and was already planning her divorce before the ceremony.
10h ago
Taylor Swift's 'incredible' wedding detailed by Kylie Kelce as Jason Kelce jokes about 15 beers
The Kelce family's four daughters served as flower girls as Taylor Swift walked down the aisle in a custom Christian Dior Haute Couture gown.
13h ago
Meghan Markle returns to Britain with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet for first time in years
The trip comes after Prince Harry reportedly worked to secure private security for his family following the U.K. government's refusal of police protection.
15h ago
Brittany Aldean wows in vacation style during Bahamas getaway with Jason Aldean
Brittany Aldean showcased signature beachwear looks during an extended Bahamas family vacation featuring fishing, boating and the famous swimming pigs.
16h ago
'Knots Landing' star Donna Mills issues urgent warning about aging
Donna Mills says staying in shape is essential to aging well, warning that years without exercise causes losses you can never fully get back.
18h ago
Music News
Bad Bunny's Ex Wins Round in Battle Over Voice Note Used on 'Un Verano Sin Ti'
Carliz De La Cruz Hernández got a green light to pursue her claim over the "Bad Bunny baby" tagline on "Dos Mil 16"
9h ago
Pitbull Sets Guinness World Record for Most 'Bald Caps' at London Festival
More than 20,000 people participated in the "largest gathering of people wearing bald caps" at BST Festival in Hyde Park
11h ago
Taylor Swift Paid 'Over $160,000' to Obtain NYC Permit for MSG Wedding, Says Zohran Mamdani
The update comes after the superstar and her husband, Travis Kelce, faced criticism for their Fourth of July wedding
12h ago
Fiona Apple Wants to Write About the 'Endless Barrage of Horrors' in Today's World
"I just didn't want you to think that I was turning a blind eye or that I didn't care," the singer-songwriter says in a rare update. "I fucking care"
14h ago
The Linda Lindas Embrace Imperfection on 'Gotta Get Out' Album Featuring Hayley Williams on 'Closer'
The punk rockers' new LP arrives on Aug. 28
15h ago
