WTYE News
Thursday Accident on Route One Kills Two
(Undated) -- A two-vehicle accident yesterday claimed the lives of both drivers. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, at around 4:18 p.m. twenty-year-old Kaden Meek of Lawrenceville was southbound on Route One when he crossed the center line and collided with thirty-five-year-old Braden Doersam of Robinson...
20h ago
City of Robinson Looking for Flag Sponsors
(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson will hold a "Flag Fundraiser" today at City Hall to help replace and refresh the American flags that proudly line Main Street during patriotic holidays. Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, says flag sponsorships are $50 each. He says your contribution will help continue this beauti...
23h ago
Local Officers Participate in Torch Run for Special Olympics
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department completed its leg of the annual Torch Run for Special Olympics yesterday. According to a post on the RPD's Facebook page, they were passed the torch by Chris Robbins and Jesse Stephens with IDOC. RPD officers carried it from Robinson to Oblong and passed the torch to Oblong ...
23h ago
Keep Cool During the Heat of Summer
(Undated) - While we are forecast to enjoy "resort temperatures" this weekend, the recent blast of hot weather should serve as a reminder to be careful during the heat of summer. The Crawford County Health Department reminds the public of some basic summer safety tips. Stay inside during the hottest parts of ...
23h ago
Gas Prices Continue to Slip Lower
(Undated) -- Gas prices continue to move lower. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.09 a gallon, down a penny from Monday. Drivers here in the Land of Lincoln are paying a statewide average of $4.40 a gallon, down twelve cents from Monday. Across the Wabash in Indiana, the ...
23h 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
Gene Huguet
Gene Huguet, 82, of Hutsonville, Illinois, passed away June 6, 2026, at Shepherd Premier Senior Living in Robinson, Illinois. Gene was born April 4, 1944 in Urbana, Illinois, to Frank and Dolly Huguet. He grew up in Ludlow, graduated from Rantoul Township High School, and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Education f...
23h ago
Frank "Pat" Clements
Frank "Pat" Clements, 51, of Robinson, IL, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Pat was born on October 19, 1974, in Greenfield, IN. Life took Pat to many different places over the years. He grew up in Robinson before spending time in Indianapolis to ...
Jun 10, 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
Bo Brotherton
Bo Brotherton, 70, of Oblong, IL, passed away on June 3, 2026, at Indiana University Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. A time of visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8th, at the First Christian Church of Oblong. A memorial service will immediately follow at 6:00 p.m. with Bro. Ra...
Jun 05, 2026
Michael Isaac "Zeke" Kerr
Michael Isaac "Zeke" Kerr, 69, of Robinson, IL, passed away on February 14, 2026, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. He was born on June 17, 1956, in Robinson, and from early on, he carried himself like someone from another era. He used to say he should've been born a couple of hundred yea...
Jun 04, 2026
Entertainment News
Justin Baldoni attorney rips Blake Lively after judge awards limited attorney fees
Justin Baldoni's lawyer says Blake Lively 'failed' after judge awards her limited attorney fees in legal battle.
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Tim Allen reveals the one thing that has saved his nearly 20-year marriage to Jane Hajduk
Tim Allen says humor saves his nearly 20-year marriage to Jane Hajduk, revealing they are "very different people" but "pretty good buddies."
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Millie Bobby Brown stuns in polka dots and denim as she launches Americana clothing collection
Millie Bobby Brown celebrates the launch of her Americana collection for Florence by Mills Fashion, posing in a polka dot shirt by a vintage car.
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Jennifer Lopez claims she could 'give a Ted Talk' on dysfunctional relationships and narcissists
Jennifer Lopez jokes she could give a Ted Talk on narcissists and dysfunctional relationships, says she's now in her "good era" after major life changes.
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'Top Gun: Maverick' star James Handy's official cause of death revealed as new details emerge in murder case
"Top Gun: Maverick" actor James Handy died from a stab wound and neck compression, ruled a homicide. Michael Gledhill now faces murder charges.
16h ago
Music News
Watch Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé kick off World Cup at star-studded opening ceremony in Canada
Additional ceremonies were held in the US and Mexico, with the likes of Katy Perry, Shakira and Tyla performing The post Watch Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé kick off World Cup at star-studded opening ceremony in Canada appeared first on NME.
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Watch Bob Dylan perform 'I Shall Be Released' for the first time in 18 years
It continues his streak of working 'Basement Tapes' tracks into his summer setlists The post Watch Bob Dylan perform 'I Shall Be Released' for the first time in 18 years appeared first on NME.
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Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova talks "audacious" debut album 'CYKA': "I want to cause trouble"
The Russian punk talks to NME about inspiration, ICE and Trump's America, and why she vows to "create as much pain as I humanly can to the criminal regime of Vladimir Putin and everyone who supports him" The post Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova talks "audacious" debut album 'CYKA': "I want to ...
4h ago
DEVO and The B-52s on their joint tour and inspiring Nirvana: "Both bands are totally unique"
Ahead of their UK co-headline dates, DEVO's Mark Mothersbaugh and The B-52s' Kate Pierson talk to NME about what they have in common, inspiring Kurt Cobain and John Lennon, the state of the world and that Michael Jackson angel dust story The post DEVO and The B-52s on their joint tour and inspiring Nirvana: "Both ...
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Katy Perry and 10-Year-Old Singer Tius Bring Heartfelt 'Wonder' Performance to the World Cup
During the touching performance, Lukas sang the opening and closing lines of the song
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