WTYE News
Walmart Remains Closed But the Pharmacy is Serving Customers
(Robinson) -- While the store remains closed, the pharmacy at Walmart is now serving customers. Store officials say that they are now filling prescriptions, and the phone lines are back open. However, the store itself remains closed to customers, so all prescription pickups will be curbside. They say those needing assi...
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Several New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Several new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Tuesday, Christopher Polland was booked into jail on an out-of-county-warrant. Yesterday, Roberto Palacios was booked into jail on a Violation of an Order of Protection charge. Daniel Stoll was booked...
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National Night Out Set for Next Week
(Robinson) - "National Night Out" is coming up next week, and as in years past, the Robinson Police Department will be hosting an event. Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, says the RPD is excited to once again host "National Night Out." The public is invited to bring their kids out to see and inte...
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Gas Prices Surge
(Undated) -- Gas prices remain high. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.10, four cents higher than Monday. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $4.36 a gallon, thirteen cents higher than Monday. Across the Wabash in Indiana, the statewide average is $3.64, up fifteen...
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"National Blood Crisis" Continues
(Undated) -- The American Red Cross is announcing a "blood supply crisis." The Red Cross announced an "emergency blood shortage" on July 13th, and despite thousands of individuals stepping forward to help, they say the situation has escalated into a blood supply crisis. Account Manager, Donor Recrui...
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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.
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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
Mary Laughead
Mary Laughead, 112, formerly of Palestine, IL, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. She was born Mary Amelia Burkett on May 3, 1914, in the Heathsville area of Crawford County, delivered by a country doctor who made his rounds on foot, by buggy, and sometimes on horseb...
Jul 29, 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
Justin Trudeau can't keep his hands off Katy Perry during romantic South of France getaway
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau enjoyed a romantic sunset boat cruise in the South of France, where the former PM applied sunscreen on his girlfriend.
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Country singer Ruston Kelly commits to sobriety after relapsing on drugs following freak golf cart crash
Ruston Kelly reveals he relapsed after a golf cart accident left him with a broken arm and a month-long Percocet prescription that spiraled quickly.
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Monica Lewinsky has one request for critics nearly 30 years after White House scandal
Monica Lewinsky wishes critics would get new jokes after nearly three decades, sharing on a podcast how she reshaped public perception of her own story.
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Ryan Gosling's family-first philosophy reshaped his Hollywood career: experts
From "Barbie" to "Ghost Rider," Ryan Gosling's pivot toward blockbuster franchises traces back to a deliberate family-first philosophy he embraced as a dad.
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Kate Middleton is 'indispensable' to royal family as slimmed-down monarchy faces mounting pressure: expert
Royal expert Katie Nicholl calls Kate Middleton "the monarchy's greatest asset," revealing how her cancer journey forged a deeper bond with King Charles.
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Music News
Modest Mouse guitarist Simon O'Connor will not join upcoming tour following inappropriate messages allegations
Les Savy Fav guitarist Seth Jabour will take his place The post Modest Mouse guitarist Simon O'Connor will not join upcoming tour following inappropriate messages allegations appeared first on NME.
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Glen Hansard: Family Announces Memorial Arrangements, Public Funeral
"Music at the funeral will be provided by Glen's friends and family," family says of August 4th memorial
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Boy George responds to "genocide denier" criticism after pro-Israel song 'We Will Dance Again': "I come from a place of peace"
"The suggestion that I feel no compassion for Palestinians is both untrue and absurd" The post Boy George responds to "genocide denier" criticism after pro-Israel song 'We Will Dance Again': "I come from a place of peace" appeared first on NME.
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North West Scraps Tour Plans: 'It Isn't Happening Anymore'
The 13-year-old artist, who released her debut EP earlier this year, had 14 tour dates planned with rapper Molly Santana
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Massive Attack members banned from re-entering Singapore after Palestinian flag display
Authorities have also said they will not allow the band to perform in the country in the future The post Massive Attack members banned from re-entering Singapore after Palestinian flag display appeared first on NME.
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