WTYE News
2026 RHS Band Booster Holiday Market is This Weekend
(Robinson) -- The 8th Annual RHS Marching Maroons Holiday Market is coming up on Saturday. According to Susan Hartrich, this is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Band Boosters, and they have a huge variety of vendors lined up. Organizers say this weekend's event helps to raise money for the band trip to Memphis ne...
28m ago
CCHD Set to Host Mother and Infant Safety Expo
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department will be hosting an upcoming event for new and expecting parents. According to CCHD Outreach Coordinator Amy Howell, next week's Mother and Infant Safety Expo will provide information on infant and maternal health, safe sleep, breastfeeding, car seat safety, and communi...
31m ago
VFW Poppy Day is Coming Up
(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong is reminding the public that the VFW will be at the four-way stop this weekend. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, took to Facebook yesterday to remind the public of the upcoming VFW Poppy Day. Fielder reminds everyone that the VFW will be handing out poppies this Saturday from 9 a.m. to no...
34m ago
CCEMA Reminds the Public About CO Safety
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Emergency Management Agency, along with the Illinois State Fire Marshal, is reminding the public of the importance of carbon monoxide detectors. As we begin turning up our thermostats to stay warm during the winter season comes an increased risk of home fires and carbon monoxide inciden...
39m ago
BBB Offers Online Shopping Safety Tips
(Undated) - Shopping online can be a breeze, whether for everyday items or the perfect gift. As we move into the "holiday shopping season," the Better Business Bureau is offering a few tips to stay safe while shopping online. They say to always use a secure internet connection when making a purchase. Remember...
42m ago
WTYE Sports
Lady Panthers Fall in Regional Championship
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Lady Panthers Volleyball Team's season came to an end last night. The girls fell in straight sets to Farina, 25-11, 25-17, in the Regional Championship. Head Coach, Pam Johnson, says the Lady Panthers had a great season, finishing with a 19 and 17 record. She says she is very thankful for the sen...
Oct 30, 2026
Lady Panthers Advance to Regional Campionship
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Lady Panthers picked a playoff win over Lawrenceville last night, 21-25, 25-16, 25-21. Head Coach, Pam Johnson, says she is unbelievably proud of this team. She says the Lady Panthers played with passion. They all had one goal and that was to win. With the win, the girls improved to 19-16 on the ...
Oct 29, 2026
Lady Maroons Roll to Win Over Flora
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Maroons Volleyball Team picked up a straight-sets win over Flora yesterday, 25-15, 25-12. Head Coach, Sydni Bailey, says the girls struggled a little to find their rhythm early in the first set, but eventually settled in and started getting Eva Brashear the ball. Bailey says Brashear did a gr...
Oct 27, 2026
Lady Panthers Pick Up Regional Win
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Lady Panthers picked up a straight-sets win over Dietrich last night in first-round regional action, 25-18, 25-15. Head Coach, Pam Johnson, says the Lady Panthers had a very well-played game. She says they are a very talented team with all the components to carry them into this postseason. With t...
Oct 27, 2026
Panthers Win, Maroons Fall to Wrap Up 2026 Football Season
(Undated) -- The high school football season is over following weekend action. The Oblong Panthers wrapped up their 2026 season with a 42-38 road win over St. Thomas More. With the win, the Panthers finished the season 2-7. Elsewhere on Saturday, the Robinson Maroons got rolled in Round One of the IHSA Playoffs, fallin...
Oct 26, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
William Thomas "Tom" Burke Sr.
He William Thomas "Tom" Burke Sr., 78, of Monticello, IL, died on October 25, 2026, at LaBelle of Danville in Danville, IL. Tom was born on May 28, 1948, in Monticello, IL, to Walter and Helen (Thomas) Burke. He served his country in the United States Army. Tom enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He...
Oct 29, 2026
Michael D. "Mike" Pethtel
Michael D. "Mike" Pethtel, 66, of Robinson, IL, passed away on October 23, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. Mike was born on July 12, 1960, in Robinson, IL, to Duane Pethtel and Jean Currie. He grew up in Gary, Indiana, before moving to Crawford County, where he made his home. He worked ...
Oct 27, 2026
Entertainment News
Paris Jackson demands $600M from father Michael Jackson's estate in legal war with longtime executor
Paris Jackson accused executor John Branca of financial retaliation after she challenged his handling of Michael Jackson's multibillion-dollar estate.
2h ago
Tony Butala, voice behind 'The Way You Look Tonight' and The Lettermen co-founder, dead at 87
Tony Butala co-founded The Lettermen in the late 1950s and performed for over 60 years, earning four Grammy nominations and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
12h ago
Spencer Pratt says $1,200 hotel 'fortress' was cheaper than security as death threats mounted
Spencer Pratt says death threats and armed security costs during the Los Angeles mayoral race made the Hotel Bel-Air the cheapest option available.
Nov 3, 2026
Country singer Nicole Taylor of Taylor Red dead at 35
Nicole Taylor's sisters Nika and Natalie shared an emotional TikTok video announcing the Taylor Red singer's death after a cancer battle.
Nov 3, 2026
Bruce Springsteen sparks fan fury after backing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Bruce Springsteen's endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race drew fierce backlash from fans citing antisemitism concerns.
Nov 3, 2026
Music News
Cage the Elephant Preview New LP With Raucous Single 'Make It Easy'
The rock band performed the track on Jimmy Kimmel Live ahead of the album announcement
3h ago
Nikki Minaj is Going Down With Trump's Ship After Nearly Every Candidate She Backed Lost
The rapper defended Trump and Republicans after the stunning midterm losses
7h ago
Stevie Wonder's Eviction Lawsuit Escalates as Rent-Free Resident Demands Repairs to Walls and Plumbing
Carmen Efferson, reportedly Wonder's one-time fiancée, claimed the singer failed to make the necessary repairs to the Hollywood Home
9h ago
Abdul El-Sayed Embraced His Swiftie Status All the Way to the U.S. Senate
The physician, who has spoken about his respect for Swift, just won the heated race for Michigan's open Senate seat
14h ago
The Midterms Gave Us a Blue Wave - And Some Hilarious Music Memes
Few corners of the internet are having more fun than music fans on X
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