WTYE News
Isolated Thunderstorms Remain in the Forecast
(Undated) -- Isolated thunderstorms remain possible the rest of the week through the weekend. According to the "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, isolated thunderstorms are possible mainly south of I-70 today, tomorrow afternoon, and evenings. They say the threat for severe weather...
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RPD Releases July 4th Enforcement Campaign Numbers
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department has released July 4th enforcement campaign numbers. According to Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, officers made six impaired driving arrests and issued three seat belt citations. He says other enforcement actions included one Aggravated DUI arrest, eight Unlawful Possess...
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Several New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Several new names have been recently added to the Crawford County Jail roster. According to jail records, yesterday, Jonathan Harden was booked into the jail on an out-of-county warrant. Carl Heath was booked into jail on an Aggravated Battery charge. Charles Godfrey was booked on a charge of Aggravated DU...
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Shimer Pleased With July 4th Celebration Despite Issues
(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson celebrated the 250th birthday of America last week. Mayor, Mike Shimer, says, despite the weather, the celebration went well. Shimer says the decorating contest also went well, and they may look at doing something similar in October for Halloween. Shimer reminds everyone to follow the...
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ISP Identifies Man Shot in Sunday Effingham Church Incident
(Effingham) -- The Illinois State Police have identified the man involved in a shooting incident in Effingham on Sunday. According to the ISP, thirty-six-year-old Allen Gattino of St. Charles, MO was shot during an altercation with police at St. John's Lutheran Church. Officers from the Effingham Police Department and ...
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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
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Entertainment News
Princess Diana's honeymoon letter reveals a young bride 'playing with grown-ups' in the royal family
Princess Diana's childhood friend Katherine Hanbury is auctioning letters and photos, including a honeymoon letter revealing Diana's early royal life.
Jul 05, 2026
Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
Test your Taylor Swift knowledge with this quiz celebrating the pop superstar's headline-making romance with Travis Kelce. Featured this week: wedding details, memorable moments from their love story and the celebrity guests making headlines.
Jul 05, 2026
Noah Wyle, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio still captivating audiences well into their 50s
From Noah Wyle in "The Pitt" to Pedro Pascal in "The Last of Us," these Gen X actors born between 1965 and 1980 only get better with age.
Jul 05, 2026
Nicki Minaj, Anna Nicole Smith and more stars who got their start waiting tables at Red Lobster
From waitress to rapper, busboy to comedian - celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Chris Rock got their start working at Red Lobster restaurants.
Jul 05, 2026
Prince William's surprising American roots trace back to patriots who battled the British: book
A new book called "American Crown" reveals Prince William descends from Revolutionary War patriot Nathan Hale and colonial ancestors who fought Britain.
Jul 05, 2026
Music News
Paul McCartney Played Beatles Classic for First Time Since 1964 at Taylor Swift's Wedding
Sixty-two years after the Beatles last performed "I Want to Hold Your Hand," McCartney played the song for the first time as a solo artist at Madison Square Garden reception
Jul 05, 2026
Shakira and FIFA announce $500,000 donation for Venezuela earthquake relief
Metallica and Rush are also among the artists to contribute to relief efforts The post Shakira and FIFA announce $500,000 donation for Venezuela earthquake relief appeared first on NME.
Jul 05, 2026
Watch Mumford & Sons bring out surprise guests Shania Twain and Hozier at BST Hyde Park
"I'm lost for words tonight," frontman Marcus Mumford told the crowd. "All I'm thinking about is the football and Shania Twain" The post Watch Mumford & Sons bring out surprise guests Shania Twain and Hozier at BST Hyde Park appeared first on NME.
Jul 05, 2026
Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks said to have performed at Taylor Swift's wedding
Sources claimed that the Beatles legend performed 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' at the couple's star-studded reception The post Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks said to have performed at Taylor Swift's wedding appeared first on NME.
Jul 05, 2026
Noah Kahan celebrates furries on stage as Pittsburgh show coincides with "world's largest furry convention"
He also shared that his fursona would be "Squid man" The post Noah Kahan celebrates furries on stage as Pittsburgh show coincides with "world's largest furry convention" appeared first on NME.
Jul 05, 2026
