WTYE News
More Storms Could Impact the Area Through the Weekend
(Undated) -- We could be in for another round of storms. According to the "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon north of I-70 and tonight across the area. They say the probability of severe storms is low. There will be "periodic...
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Several Tornadoes Confirmed During Sunday's Outbreak
(Undated) -- The National Weather Service has released official information regarding several tornadoes that impacted the area on Sunday. They say the strongest recorded storm was an EF-2 tornado that hit southeast of Newton, with winds of 120 mph. It reportedly stayed on the ground for nearly four miles and had a max ...
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RAAM Cyclists Moving Through the Area
(Undated) - If you've traveled through the area recently, you've no doubt come across some dedicated bike riders. The riders are part of the "Race Across America." According to event organizers, for 44 years, "Race Across America" (RAAM) has been challenging ultra cyclists from around the globe to p...
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RPD Announces July 4th Holiday Patrols
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department announced plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. According to RPD Chief, Eric Schmidt, the safety campaign will run through July 6th. They are asking all area residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day safely. He s...
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BBB Offering Pet Boarding Tips
(Undated) -- If you are going on vacation, you may not be able to take your pets along. The Better Business Bureau has some tips for travelers looking for a trustworthy pet sitter or boarding facility this summer. They say that while pet care options vary, your two major options are pet sitting and pet boarding. Better...
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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
Tammy Sue Herlocher
Tammy Sue Herlocher, 66, of Palestine, IL, passed away on June 19, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Every good recipe starts with what you're handed, and Tammy was handed a good start. She was born on April 6, 1960, in Lawrenceville, IL, and grew up in the Birds area. Her grandmother was the steady ...
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Jerry Welty
Jerry Welty, 62, of Palestine, IL, passed away on June 17, 2026, in Evansville, IN. He was born on September 6, 1963, in Flora, IL, and from the beginning, he was never one to make himself the subject of conversation. He didn't talk much about his own life, and he didn't need a lot of attention. He was quieter than tha...
Jun 23, 2026
Velma Louise Thompson
Mrs. Velma Louise Thompson, known lovingly to many as Velma, passed from this life on June 12, 2026, in Oblong, Illinois, at the age of 95. She was born on September 25, 1930, in Bixby, Missouri, to Ellis and Mary Patterson Wisdom, and she lived a long and faithful life marked by quiet strength, steadfast devotion, and...
Jun 17, 2026
Dennis Fay Jennings
Dennis Fay Jennings, age 79, died February 15, 2026 while visiting a friend in Lincoln City, Oregon. Dennis was a resident of Chicago for 55 years. He was born in Oakland, California on June 26, 1946. His parents were Benjamin Fay Jennings and Retha Edna (McDaniel) Jennings. He was a graduate of Palestine High School i...
Jun 09, 2026
Entertainment News
Country star Bailey Zimmerman burned bandmates and shoved guitarist before trashing hotel room, affidavit says
An affidavit details Bailey Zimmerman's allegedly chaotic day at a New Mexico resort, from a wild soundcheck to $16,000 in hotel room damage.
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Prince William's door is 'bolted shut' as Prince Harry plans UK return with Meghan Markle, children: expert
Prince Harry reportedly plans to bring Meghan Markle and their two children to the U.K. in July, marking their first family trip in four years.
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Oprah Winfrey admits she begged talk show audience to bury footage of Whitney Houston onstage fall
Oprah Winfrey reveals Whitney Houston fell off the stage during a 2009 taping after relapsing on drugs, and she begged the audience not to share footage.
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Jennifer Grey, Tracy Pollan go topless in throwback photo as fans gush over 'shredded' looks
"Dirty Dancing" star Jennifer Grey shares a topless throwback beach photo with her best friend, and Michael J. Fox's wife, Tracy Pollan to celebrate her 66th birthday.
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Singer Jewel reveals how shoplifting addiction during homelessness almost destroyed her
Jewel reveals how homelessness, panic attacks, and a shoplifting addiction led to her lowest point before she transformed her life through presence.
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Music News
PJ Harvey Imagines What 'Voyager' Spacecraft Thinks of Earth on Otherworldly New Single
Song has featured in physicist Brian Cox's speaking tours
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Check out the epic orchestral parts being recorded for Muse's new album 'The Wow! Signal' at Abbey Road
Their 10th studio LP is set to land this Friday (June 26) The post Check out the epic orchestral parts being recorded for Muse's new album 'The Wow! Signal' at Abbey Road appeared first on NME.
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Phoebe Bridgers Reveals New Album: Get Ready for a 'Lost Weekend'
After a run of phoneless pop-up shows across the country, the singer-songwriter has finally announced the follow-up to 2020's Punisher
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Watch Babymetal join Bring Me The Horizon on stage for 'Kingslayer' at Graspop Metal Meeting
They have rarely played the collaborative track live together since releasing it in 2020 The post Watch Babymetal join Bring Me The Horizon on stage for 'Kingslayer' at Graspop Metal Meeting appeared first on NME.
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Signed speakers from Foals, Wolf Alice, Robert Plant up for grabs in Record Store Day x War Child prize draw
Entries are open to the public from today (June 24) The post Signed speakers from Foals, Wolf Alice, Robert Plant up for grabs in Record Store Day x War Child prize draw appeared first on NME.
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