WTYE News
RPD Announces Several Arrests
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is reporting several recent arrests. According to the RPD, last Saturday, Sierra Sanders of Robinson was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. She was also cited for Illegal Transportation of Alcohol and Possession of Adult Use Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle. Joe...
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CEO Trade Show is Coming Up Next Week
(Undated) -- The CEO Trade Show is coming up next week and the public is invited. Crawford County CEO Board President, Kate Pleasant, says this event is all about supporting an incredible group of young entrepreneurs who have spent months building real businesses from the ground up. She says it's also a great chance to...
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Gas Prices Remain High Headed Into the Weekend
(Undated) -- Gas prices remain high across the nation. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is currently $4.05, eight cents higher than Monday. Here in the "Land of Lincoln," the statewide average is $4.29 a gallon, up two cents from the beginning of the week. Acros...
23h ago
Robinson Library Set to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Public Library is reminding everyone to "save the date." They are pleased to invite the public to the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Robinson Public Library at its 606 N. Jefferson location. Organizers say there will be many events at the library that day, including food trucks...
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BBB Warning Against Storm Repair Scams
(Undated) -- This is the time of year for storms, storm damage, and storm damage repair scams. The Better Business Bureau is warning the public to avoid storm repair scams. They say to be cautious of "storm chasers" who seek cash up front in the aftermath of severe weather. BBB Investigator, Don O'Brien, says...
23h ago
WTYE Sports
Richland County Rolled Over RHS
(Robinson) -- Richland County jumped out to the early lead with a four-run first inning and never looked back en route to a 9-1 win over the RHS Maroons yesterday. Gunner Hoalt took the loss for Robinson, pitching three and two-thirds innings, surrendering six runs on eight hits, striking out four, and walking none. Is...
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Lady Maroons Wins Sixth in a Row
(Robinson) -- The Lady Maroons improved their season record with a 9-2 win over Richland County yesterday. Eva Hermann was once again dominant on the bump, racking up 12 strikeouts, allowing just six hits and two runs over seven innings while walking none. With the win, the 14-6 Lady Maroons are on a six-game winning s...
23h ago
Statesmen Roll to Win Over Shawnee
(Undated) -- Landen Smith drove in four runs on four hits to lead the Lincoln Trail Statesmen past Shawnee Community College 19-8 on Thursday. Jackson Frasure surrendered seven runs on ten hits over four and one-third innings, striking out five and walking one. Cole Christopher pitched one inning of shutout ball for th...
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Lady Statesmen Took Both Games of a Doubleheader
(Undated) -- The LTC Lady Statesmen took both games of a Thursday doubleheader against Rend Lake yesterday. In game one, the Lady Statesmen hung on for a narrow 4-3 win. Lily Hickman gave up five hits and three runs over seven innings, striking out seven and walking none en route to the win. In game two, LTC rolled to ...
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Maroons Roll Over Dugger Yesterday
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons rolled over Dugger-Union yesterday, 14-2. Bryalon Murray provided a pop in the middle of the lineup, leading the Maroons with three runs batted in, going 1-for-4 on the day. Isaac Hardiman went 3-for-3 at the plate in the win. Hardiman earned the win for RHS on the bump, surrendering three...
Apr 23, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Loretta L. Higgins
Loretta L. Higgins, 90, of Robinson, IL., peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2026 in the comfort of her home. Loretta was born on December 8th, 1935 in Palestine, IL. And was the beloved daughter of Leo Lingafelter and Leona (Reynolds) Lingafelter-Smith. She was raised by her mother and step-father Harold A...
22h ago
Milburn Hornback
Milburn Hornback, age 90, passed away peacefully in his home in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by family, on January 13, 2026, following a long illness. He is survived by a brother, David (Charlotte) Hornback of Huntington IN, and 5 children: Bonnie Banks of Robinson IL, Teresa (Ken) Kercher of Evansville IN, Richard (Cyn...
Apr 16, 2026
Entertainment News
LeAnn Rimes poses in red bikini in Cabo, shares emotional message about 'heart-wrenching' family issues
LeAnn Rimes poses in a tiny red bikini as she and Eddie Cibrian mark their 15th anniversary in Cabo amid heart-wrenching family struggles at home.
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Heidi Klum stuns in black triangle bikini during relaxing poolside moment
Heidi Klum rocks a black triangle bikini while walking poolside with her dogs Uschi, Jäger and Fritz in a new Instagram video shared this week.
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Rob Reiner's son describes devastating moment he learned both parents were dead: 'My living nightmare'
In a Substack post, Jake Reiner opened up about losing parents Rob and Michele Reiner and the trauma of brother Nick's alleged role in their deaths.
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Jack Nicholson spotted in rare photo as legendary actor celebrates turning 89
Jack Nicholson was spotted in a rare photo as the legendary three-time Academy Award-winning actor celebrated his 89th birthday April 22.
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Cher denied temporary conservatorship over troubled son Elijah Blue Allman
A judge denied Cher's bid for a temporary conservatorship over her son Elijah Blue Allman, 49, amid alleged drug abuse and multiple criminal charges.
16h ago
Music News
Boyz II Men Join Cody Johnson for Surprise 'On Bended Knee' Performance at Stagecoach
The R&B vocal group had the desert fest crowd swaying to their 1994 chart-topping hit
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Black Sabbath regain ownership of "historically important" early Earth demos after legal battle
Having revealed that the band's first manager had returned the 1969 recordings to the band, Sharon Osbourne said the next step was to "talk about what everybody wants to do it" The post Black Sabbath regain ownership of "historically important" early Earth demos after legal battle appeared first on ...
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Ashlee Simpson Brings the Y2K Nostalgia to Emo Nite at Stagecoach
3OH!3 also performed at Diplo's Honky Tonk and had the crowd singing along to their breakout hit "Don't Trust Me"
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Tom Rowley on how playing with Arctic Monkeys shaped his debut album: "You come across some fucking mad people"
The Milburn star turned touring member of Monkeys - also credited on their last two albums - takes us inside the rock'n'roll world of 'Moses & The Drones', featuring a song made with Alex Turner The post Tom Rowley on how playing with Arctic Monkeys shaped his debut album: "You come across some fucking mad peo...
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BigXthaPlug Leads a Sing-a-Long to Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas,' Delivers the Hits to Stagecoach
The artist brought non-stop fan favorites to the desert festival
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