WTYE News
Robinson City Council Meets Tonight
(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council meets this evening. In "New Business," the board will review an ordinance annexing 11313 North Trimble Road to the City of Robinson, an ordinance authorizing the borrowing of money by the City of Robinson, and an ordinance authorizing the purchase of 11385 North Trimble...
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Hutsonville Village Board Meets Today
(Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Village Board meets this afternoon. The board will consider a motion to approve a "Model Housing" Ordinance, a lien release for 402 N. Main, and an agreement for part-time law enforcement employment. In other business, the board will hear the finance and personnel committee me...
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Unit 4 Board Accepts Resignation of Parker Havill
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 Board accepted the resignation of a teacher during last night's "Special Board Meeting." According to Unit 4 Officials, after returning from closed session, the board accepted the resignation of Parker Havill as High School Teacher, effective at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 sc...
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Gas Prices are Likely to See Another Spike
(Undated) -- Gas prices briefly pulled back, but another surge could be coming. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, average gasoline prices declined in just six states over the last week, with Indiana experiencing some of the steepest relief after the state temporarily waived both its exc...
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May is Mental Health Month
(Undated) -- May is Mental Health Month. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, agencies across the nation strive to raise awareness, fight the stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their...
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WTYE Sports
Maroons Roll to 12-0 Shutout of Lawrenceville
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Maroons rolled to a 12-0 shutout over Lawrenceville yesterday. Graysen Brown was dominant on the mound for RHS, striking out 10. He surrendered zero hits and zero runs over five innings while walking none. The Maroons collected 11 hits in the game. Felix Reynolds provided a pop in the middle ...
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Herman Was Dominant in RHS Win Over Lawrenceville
(Robinson) -- Eva Hermann was dominant in the circle, as she rang up 11 strikeouts in the Lady Maroons 12-0 win over Lawrenceville yesterday. Hermann surrendered one hit and zero runs over five innings while walking two. The Lady Maroons accumulated 14 hits in the game. Mallory Mosbey, Brylee Yates, and Rhianna Moss ea...
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Wildcats Pick Up Second Win of the Season
(Oblong) -- The OPH Wildcats picked up their second win of the season, rolling to a 13-1 win over Dugger Union. Caden Goodwin collected three hits in three at-bats. He doubled in the third inning, singled in the first, and singled in the second. Jude Wirey stepped on the mound first for the Wildcats. He surrendered one...
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Richland County Rolls Over Robinson
(Robinson) -- Richland County put up two runs in the top of the 1st and never looked back on their way to an 8-1 win over the Robinson Maroons. Graysen Brown took the loss for RHS, surrendering two runs on four hits, striking out three, and walking one. Hayden Bonnell went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one...
May 07, 2026
Maroons Fall to Mt. Carmel
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons came up on the wrong side of an 8-3 final against Mt. Carmel yesterday. Mt. Carmel put up four runs in the 2nd inning and never trailed the rest of the way. Isaac Hardiman started the contest for Robinson and gave up five hits and six runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out non...
May 05, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Dion E. Wright
Mr. Dion E. Wright, known lovingly to many simply as Dion, passed from this life on May 9, 2026, in Mattoon, Illinois, at the age of 65, following a courageous battle with bone cancer. Dion was born May 20, 1960, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, to Donald K. and Patricia J. (Rich) Wight, both of whom preceded him in death. ...
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Gwendolyn "Gwen" Simmerman
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Simmerman, 86, of Lake Stevens, WA, formerly of New Palestine, IN, passed away on May 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, faith, and quiet devotion to the people she loved most. Born on November 17, 1939, in Palestine, IL, Gwen was the daughter of Ralph Walters and Ora (McDaniel) Wa...
22h ago
Lenora "Jean" Garrard
Mrs. Lenora "Jean" Garrard, lovingly known as Jean, was born on July 1O, 1932, in Robinson, Illinois, and she passed away on May 7, 2026, in Olney, Illinois, after several years of failing health. Jean lived a life marked by quiet strength, steadfast faith, and a generous spirit that blessed all who knew her....
May 11, 2026
James "Jim" Seaney
James "Jim" Seaney, 77, of Robinson, IL, died on May 9, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the family he so dearly loved. He was born on September 2, 1948, in Evansville, IN, the son of Harold Seaney and Evelyn (Spinks) Seaney. Jim grew up in Evansville and graduated from Central High School in 1...
May 11, 2026
Dorinda Sue Smith
Dorinda Sue Smith, 65, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away at 7:22 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, Illinois. Dorinda was born on January 31, 1961, in Robinson, Illinois, the daughter of Claude Jake Best and Dixie Lee (Hepner) Best. She was a proud graduate of Oblong High School, Class of ...
May 11, 2026
Entertainment News
Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello faces backlash after singing at NYC ICE protest rally
Tom Morello sang Woody Guthrie at the Hands off NYC protest and called the Trump administration an "authoritarian clown show," sparking backlash.
8h ago
Carrie Underwood fires back at Nikki Glaser feud rumors after 'noticeable' tension on 'American Idol'
Carrie Underwood addressed Nikki Glaser feud rumors after "American Idol" fans called out what appeared to be a tense Taylor Swift-themed episode.
10h ago
Brooks Nader narrowly avoids wardrobe malfunction minutes before 'Baywatch' reboot red carpet
Brooks Nader revealed she busted out of her dress four minutes before showtime at the FOX Upfronts while promoting the new Baywatch reboot series.
10h ago
Country singer's bassist arrested on child sex charges moments after performing at music festival
Country star Chase Matthew's bassist Carsen Richards has been charged with sodomy and incest involving a minor and arrested at a Kentucky concert.
14h ago
'The Americans' star Matthew Rhys slams 'out of control' trend of playing videos out loud in public
Matthew Rhys sounds off on people blasting phone videos in public without headphones, saying the growing habit is driving him completely bananas.
14h ago
Music News
FKA Twigs Countersued by Band the Twigs Who Want to Bar Grammy Winner From Using Stage Name
The artist has been countersued for trademark infringement in her ongoing legal battle with the indie band
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Watch U2 Film a Video For Upcoming Single 'Street of Dreams' Off Their Next Album
The reunited band, with Larry Mullen Jr. back on drums, shot the video on top of a school bus in Mexico City, and the song will appear on a currently-untitled LP later this year
8h ago
Kanye West Loses at Trial Over Uncleared Sample on 'Hurricane'
The artist, now known as Ye, testified that he knowingly removed a sample from the song after a listening event because he lacked clearance
11h ago
Grammys Reveal 2027 Show and Nominations Dates
The Recording Academy's marquee night will return to Los Angeles next February, but with a new TV network home in ABC
12h ago
Jack Douglas, Revered Rock Producer for John Lennon and Aerosmith, Dead at 80
Douglas also helmed records by Cheap Trick and the Patti Smith Group and worked with Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, the Who, and New York Dolls
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