WTYE News
Oblong Unit 4 Board Meets Tonight
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 Board meets tonight with several items on the agenda. In "New Business," the board will approve the IHSA Membership for the 2026-2027 school year. They will also discuss and consider approval of the Volunteer Student Accident Insurance. They will also discuss and approve several ...
21h ago
Time is Running Out to Get Your "Freedom Fest" Plates
(Oblong) -- Time is running out to get an Oblong Specialty License Plate celebrating the Freedom Fest and America's 250th Birthday. The Oblong Chamber is reminding the public that whether you are a collector of specialty plates, have roots in Oblong, or just want to support Oblong pride, call or stop by Vault Antiques ...
21h ago
Robinson Chamber Awards Nomination Deadline Fast Approaching
(Robinson) -- The deadline to submit your nominations for this year's Robinson Chamber Awards Banquet is fast approaching. Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says it's time to "celebrate the remarkable individuals and businesses who help our community thrive." She says nominations will be accepted thr...
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Several New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- A handful of new names have been recently been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, yesterday, Joel Courtney was booked on charges of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and Violation of an Order of Protection. Todd Jones was booked on a charge of Theft Under $500....
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National average Surges to Over $4 a Gallon
(Undated) -- Another day, another jump in the price at the pump. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.90 a gallon, four cents higher than yesterday and eighty-seven cents higher than a year ago. Here in Illinois, the statewide average has climbed to $4.04 a gallon, eighty-tw...
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WTYE Sports
LOVC Announces Boys All Conference Team
(Undated) -- The LOVC has announced its All Conference Team for High School Boys Basketball. Two members of the OPH Wildcats have earned honors. Riley Blank and Caden Goodwin both earned 1st Team honors.
Mar 13, 2026
Three RHS Lady Wrestlers Advance in Postseason
(Robinson) -- Three RHS Lady Maroons wrestlers participated in the IWCOA State Series over the weekend. Head Coach, Hilary Maxwell, says three girls participated in the Heyworth Sectionals. Maxwell says Dasia MacCracken, Madison Siler, and Alexis Inboden are all advancing to the IWCOA State meets this weekend. MacCrack...
Mar 09, 2026
Leah Correll and Zoe Tuttle Named to LIC "All-Conference Team"
(Robinson) -- The Little Illini Conference has announced the "All-Conference Team" for Girls' Basketball. From Robinson, Leah Correll and Zoe Tuttle were named First Team All-Conference and Lillie McDonald was named "Honorable Mention."
Mar 06, 2026
Listen to the Regional Championship Tonight
(Robinson) -- The Regional Championship will be played tonight at Robinson High School. Number one-seeded Teutopolis will face off against number five seed Newton. T-Town advanced with a 50-43 win over Mt. Carmel on Wednesday. Newton hung on for a 67-58 win over Salem to advance. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Pregame on 101...
Feb 27, 2026
Two OPH Players Named to LOVC 1st Team
(Undated) -- The LOVC has announced its All Conference Team for High School Girls Basketball. Two members of the OPH Lady Wildcats have earned honors. Gena Kidwell and Alyssa Tipton both earned 1st Team honors. The Lady Wildcats finished the season 14-16 overall, 5-1 in the LOVC.
Feb 26, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Betty Jane Stout
Betty Jane Stout, 61, of Hutsonville, IL, passed away on March 16, 2026, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. Born on December 6, 1964, in Robinson, Jane was the daughter of Floyd Stout & Betty Lou (Davis) Stout, and from the very beginning, she came into the world with a spirit that was impossible to box in. She grew ...
21h ago
Elizabeth "Liz" Marie Brown
Elizabeth "Liz" Marie Brown, 81, of Palestine, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in the comfort of her home. Born on January 12, 1945, in Vincennes, IN, Liz was the daughter of John & Josephine (Roach) Coy, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Richard "Dick" Brown on January ...
Mar 18, 2026
Barbara (Hardesty) Miller
Barbara (Hardesty) Miller, 86, of Palestine, IL, passed away on March 15, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 8, 1939, in Robinson, IL, she was the daughter of Nolan and Birdena (Wilson) Hardesty. Soon after her birth, her family moved to LaMotte Prairie, a place she alwa...
Mar 18, 2026
Lovena Lynn (Skinner) Johnson
Lovena Lynn (Skinner) Johnson, 65, of Hammond, IN, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2026, in Robinson, IL. Born on July 8, 1960, in Hammond, IN, she came into the world with a spirit that could never be mistaken for anyone else's. She was a woman with strong opinions, a larger-than-life presence, and a personality...
Mar 17, 2026
Entertainment News
Reality TV star Jordan Wright found dead in drainage canal at 33
Reality TV star Jordan Wright from "The Only Way Is Essex" has died at age 33, after reportedly being found in a Thailand drainage canal near Phuket beach.
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Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette' season axed amid domestic assault investigation
ABC cancels Taylor Frankie Paul's "Bachelorette" season amid alleged domestic abuse video. Disney halts production following 2023 incident investigation.
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Miley Cyrus admits the 'terrible habit' she learned from Dolly Parton
Miley Cyrus reveals the promotional strategy she learned from godmother Dolly Parton that led to creating the "Hannah Montana" 20th anniversary special.
13h ago
Neil Sedaka's cause of death revealed after legendary singer died at 86
Neil Sedaka's cause of death revealed as atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with kidney failure, according to a death certificate obtained by Fox News Digital.
13h ago
John Stamos stuns social media with first tattoo at 62 as fans crown him a 'baddie'
John Stamos debuted his first tattoo at age 62 this week, choosing a Native American horseback rider design to symbolize artistic freedom.
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Music News
Watch Lily Allen unveil original 'West End Girl' painting at London's National Portrait Gallery
The piece by Nieves González reflects "strength, power, vulnerability, determination and confusion", and is now on public display for one year The post Watch Lily Allen unveil original 'West End Girl' painting at London's National Portrait Gallery appeared first on NME.
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Niall Horan Recalls Electric Connection on Single 'Dinner Party'
The singer previously shared that the song is about the night he met his long-time girlfriend
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Listen to Foo Fighters' raw new single 'Caught In The Echo'
The group's 12th album, 'Your Favorite Toy', arrives next month The post Listen to Foo Fighters' raw new single 'Caught In The Echo' appeared first on NME.
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Latto Announces Pregnacy on Cover for New Album 'Big Mama'
The rapper also shared the LP's debut single, "Business & Personal"
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BTS' New Album 'Arirang' Is Finally Here
Five-and-a-half years in the making, the South Korean firebrand's record is just the beginning of a big year for the group
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