WTYE News
Friday Fire at the Corner Bar Remains Under Investigation
(Robinson) -- The investigation into last week's fire at the Corner Bar continues. According to Robinson Fire Chief, Riley Pearce, at around 9:30 p.m. Friday, the Robinson Fire Protection District was dispatched to "a commercial structure fire at the 200 block of N. Cross Street in Robinson." He says the firs...
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Robinson City Council Meets Tonight
(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council meets tonight. On the agenda in "Old Business," they will review an ordinance to amend Chapter 38, Golf Carts and Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles, of the Robinson City Code. In "New Business," the City Council will review the annual appropriation ordinance, an...
7h ago
Palestine Rural Health Clinic Closed for Renovations
(Palestine) -- The CMH Rural Health Clinic in Palestine is currently closed for renovations. That was Crawford Memorial Hospital Director of Marketing, Becky Ruppel. Ruppel says in the meantime, there is no need to worry, Amanda Harrington will see patients at the Robinson Rural Health Clinic while the Palestine clinic...
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One New Name Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- One new name was added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Anthony Nichols was booked into jail on a charge of Aggravated Battery. Suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Iran-U.S. Ceasefire Collapse Drives Gas Prices Higher
(Undated) -- Gas prices have jumped as the Iran-U.S. ceasefire "falls apart." According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, the national average price of gasoline has seen its first weekly increase since May 11th, snapping a streak of eight straight weekly declines. De Haan says the turna...
8h 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
Larry D. Cooley
Larry D. Cooley, 72, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Haven of Ridgeview in Oblong, IL. He and his twin brother Terry were born in Robinson on July 9, 1954, to Oral and Elizabeth "Liz" (Dunlap) Cooley. He grew up in Robinson and graduated from Robinson High School with the Class of 19...
7h ago
Randall "Randy" Lee Daugherty
Randall "Randy" Lee Daugherty, 76, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Arbor Rose of Robinson. He was born on June 12, 1950, in rural Palestine, IL, the son of Lester "Skip" and Doris (McCammon) Daugherty. His parents were at a fish fry when Randy made it known he couldn't wait...
7h ago
Holden Franklin-James Mabre
Holden Franklin-James Mabrey, the infant son of Damien Mabrey & Makhia Littlejohn, was welcomed into this world and then into eternity on July 8, 2026. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Nikki & David Littlejohn; his paternal grandfather, Tyler Mabrey; his maternal great-grandparents, Ray & K...
Jul 13, 2026
Emilee N. Fitzwater
It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Emilee Fitzwater, who departed from this world peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Emilee's journey on this earth may have ended, but her spirit remains vibrantly alive in the hearts of al...
Jul 13, 2026
Entertainment News
Jennifer Lopez's bold Wimbledon hat divides fans over Royal Box etiquette
Jennifer Lopez faced backlash for her wide-brimmed hat at Wimbledon's Royal Box, with fans saying it blocked views during the men's singles final.
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Brad Pitt faces fresh family blow as daughter clears major hurdle to drop his last name
Zahara cleared a key legal hurdle in her bid to drop Pitt from her surname, with a court hearing scheduled for Sept. 28 and no objection filed so far.
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Tom Cruise unveils dramatic transformation in first look at Alejandro Iñárritu's highly-anticipated 'Digger'
Tom Cruise is nearly unrecognizable in the "Digger" trailer, playing an eccentric oil magnate whose venture could trigger an $18 trillion disaster.
22h ago
Sam Neill remembered as 'one of the greats' by Nicole Kidman, Toni Collette and more after his sudden death
Nicole Kidman, Toni Collette, and Cillian Murphy lead emotional tributes to Sam Neill, remembering the beloved actor's kindness and dry humor.
Jul 13, 2026
Jelly Roll admits one mistake sent him on a food binge amid Bunnie Xo divorce
Jelly Roll reveals how stress eating during his divorce from Bunnie Xo triggered a food binge, saying "the addict in me came out" after days of overeating.
Jul 13, 2026
Music News
All Heritage Live festivals - with shows from Eric Clapton, Richard Ashcroft, Christina Aguilera - cancelled due to low ticket sales
"We'd been working desperately hard behind the scenes... but the last beacon of hope has fallen through at the 11th hour" The post All Heritage Live festivals - with shows from Eric Clapton, Richard Ashcroft, Christina Aguilera - cancelled due to low ticket sales appeared first on NME.
10h ago
Cast follow on from Oasis tour to announce 2026 'Yeah Yeah Yeah' UK tour
They opened for the Britpop giants during their mammoth 'Live '25' comeback tour last year The post Cast follow on from Oasis tour to announce 2026 'Yeah Yeah Yeah' UK tour appeared first on NME.
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Mick Jagger on if "mad mogul" lyric from new Rolling Stones album is really about Elon Musk
"It's really a sidewinding compliment" The post Mick Jagger on if "mad mogul" lyric from new Rolling Stones album is really about Elon Musk appeared first on NME.
11h ago
Watch Sienna Spiro Showcase Evocative Single 'Great Expectation' on 'Fallon'
The song comes off the British singer's recent debut LP, Visitor
12h ago
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer
Her bandmates have shared a GoFundMe campaign to help with the high expenses of her treatments, recovery and ongoing care The post L7 bassist Jennifer Finch diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer appeared first on NME.
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