WTYE News
Three Sentenced to IDOC During Early July Court Appearances
(Undated) -- The Crawford County State's Attorney's Office is reporting the July 8th sentencing of several individuals. Amberleigh Fox was sentenced to ten years in the IDOC on a Class 1 Felony charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Holly Cook was sentenced to two years on a Class 3 Felony charge of Aggravat...
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Trio Sentenced in July Court Appearances
(Undated) -- Brian Johnson was sentenced to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections during a July 13th Crawford County Court appearance. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Johnson was sentenced on a Class 3 Felony charge of Unlawful Possession of a Counterfeit License Plate. On Jul...
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RPD Releases Speed Enforcement Numbers
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department has released enforcement numbers following its July "Speed Enforcement Patrol." According to the RPD, during the campaign, they issued twenty-two speeding citations, made three DUI arrests, four other felony/misdemeanor traffic arrests, five drug arrests, and one u...
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Two New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Two new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Melissa Jordan was booked into jail on an out-of-county warrant. April Gosnell was booked into jail on a Violation of an Order of Protection. Suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a cour...
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Gas Prices Could Hit 'Calendar Record"
(Undated) -- Gas prices could hit a "calendar record" this week. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, average gasoline prices were a mixed bag across the country last week as oil markets went on a "wild ride," surging on geopolitical tensions before pulling back Sunday ...
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WTYE Sports
IHSA Needs Officials Ahead of Upcoming Football Season
(Undated) -- With less than a week until high school football practices begin, the IHSA says they need more officials. Illinois High School Association Director, Craig Anderson, says with many of their officials getting older, they need some "new blood." Games begin Aug. 20 and 21.
Jul 31, 2026
Robinson Maroons Set to Begin Football Season on August 21st
(Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois High School Association is releasing the 2026 Illinois high school football schedules for the upcoming fall season. Week one games kick off August 20th through the 22nd, a week earlier than usual, due to expanded playoffs debuting this year. The playoffs are expanding from 32 teams per...
Jul 23, 2026
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
WTYE Obituaries
Steven Roscoe Scott
Steven Roscoe Scott, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, was taken in death on July 29, 2026. He was born in Robinson on December 2, 1963, and grew up in Palestine, where he was a boy on the move, riding his bike all over the place. That restlessness carried on into adulthood after graduating from Palestine...
Aug 03, 2026
Steven Ganster
Steven Ganster, 69, of Robinson, passed away on July 23, 2026, at Haven of Ridgeview in Oblong, surrounded by family. He was, fittingly, The Puzzle Man. He knew that a picture only comes together one piece at a time, and that even the small pieces matter. Steve's own life was like that. Set the pieces down side by side...
Jul 28, 2026
Entertainment News
'Lioness' star Jill Wagner chose Tennessee farm life to raise her family
Jill Wagner reveals why she chose Tennessee farm life and what a typical day looks like before returning for "Lioness" season three.
Aug 03, 2026
Boy George stands firm with pro-Israel song as faith guides him through record label split and West End exit
Boy George says he parted ways with record label head Tony Pontius and exited "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the London Palladium amid backlash.
Aug 03, 2026
King Charles makes risky move toward Prince Harry as Prince William 'remains wary': experts
King Charles reportedly plans to offer Prince Harry a room at Buckingham Palace during his September visit, but experts say Prince William is wary.
Aug 03, 2026
Brooks Nader sizzles in iconic red swimsuit as she shares behind the scenes snaps from 'Baywatch' reboot set
Brooks Nader shared behind-the-scenes photos in the iconic red swimsuit as filming wrapped on FOX's "Baywatch" reboot alongside Noah Beck and Livvy Dunne.
Aug 03, 2026
Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump reveals her unexpected song of the year pick
Kai Trump revealed Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" as her song of the year in a new video, surprising fans with the classic 2010 hit as her pick.
Aug 03, 2026
Music News
Former 'X Factor' finalist denies murder and GBH after hitting influencer with car
Pre-trial hearings are scheduled for August 11 and October 9 The post Former 'X Factor' finalist denies murder and GBH after hitting influencer with car appeared first on NME.
Aug 03, 2026
Megadeth announce last ever UK and European tour with Black Label Society and Testament: "We wanted it to be a true celebration of metal"
"This isn't about saying goodbye. It's about celebrating everything we've built together over the last four decades" The post Megadeth announce last ever UK and European tour with Black Label Society and Testament: "We wanted it to be a true celebration of metal" appeared first on NME.
Aug 03, 2026
Ash surprise fans at Kendal Calling by performing as tribute band before being presented with gold discs for 'Girl From Mars'
"We go way back with Tim Burgess, so when he asked if we'd come and do our thing at the legendary Tim Peaks of course we jumped at the chance" The post Ash surprise fans at Kendal Calling by performing as tribute band before being presented with gold discs for 'Girl From Mars' appeared first on NME.
Aug 03, 2026
Fans at Lollapalooza go viral for passing a bag of pee over the crowd
"Be an adult, be respectful and go to the porta potty. No artist is worth that" The post Fans at Lollapalooza go viral for passing a bag of pee over the crowd appeared first on NME.
Aug 03, 2026
Lil Uzi Vert misses Lollapalooza birthday set but joins Major Lazer and shares surprise EP
The surprise release continues their trend of sharing music on their birthday The post Lil Uzi Vert misses Lollapalooza birthday set but joins Major Lazer and shares surprise EP appeared first on NME.
Aug 03, 2026
