WTYE News
Wabash River Forecast to Fall Below Flood Stage Thursday
(Hutsonville) -- Flooding continues throughout the area. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, several rivers will remain above flood stage due to recent heavy rainfall. The Wabash River at the Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant site is expected to fall below flood...
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Robinson City Council Meets Tonight
(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council meets this evening. On the agenda in "New Business," they will approve an ordinance annexing certain territory to the City, an ordinance granting a variance from the requirements of the City's development code, and an ordinance amending Chapter 38 Golf Carts and Multipu...
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Several New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Several new names have been recently added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Friday, Doit Birchfield was booked into jail on charges of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Improper Use of Registration or Title, Driving While License Revoked, and Unlawful Possessio...
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Gas Prices Continue to Fall For Now
(Undated) -- The nation's average price of gasoline has fallen 14.1 cents over the last week and stands at $3.90 a gallon. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, average gasoline prices declined in nearly every state over the last week, while all 50 states saw average diesel prices move lowe...
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ISP Issues "Scott's Law" Reminder
(Undated) - The Illinois State Police are reminding the public about "Scott's Law." The plea from the ISP comes after troopers have been victims of nine Scott's Law crashes, with two injuries reported. Safety Education Unit Trooper, Ryan Wagand, reminds drivers that "Scott's Law" applies to all stat...
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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
WTYE Obituaries
Jerry Welty
Jerry Welty, 62, of Palestine, IL, passed away on June 17, 2026, in Evansville, IN. He was born on September 6, 1963, in Flora, IL, and from the beginning, he was never one to make himself the subject of conversation. He didn't talk much about his own life, and he didn't need a lot of attention. He was quieter than tha...
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Todd N. Sawyer
Todd N. Sawyer, 54, of Robinson, IL, passed away unexpectedly and was found at his home on June 16, 2026. He was born on January 4, 1972, in Mount Carmel, IL. Todd's family moved around some in his early years, living in several communities before settling in Allendale and later Robinson, but it didn't much matter wher...
Jun 22, 2026
Velma Louise Thompson
Mrs. Velma Louise Thompson, known lovingly to many as Velma, passed from this life on June 12, 2026, in Oblong, Illinois, at the age of 95. She was born on September 25, 1930, in Bixby, Missouri, to Ellis and Mary Patterson Wisdom, and she lived a long and faithful life marked by quiet strength, steadfast devotion, and...
Jun 17, 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
Entertainment News
Brittany Aldean wows in a cutout swimsuit as she rings in her birthday during tropical getaway
Brittany Aldean celebrates her 39th birthday with a tropical getaway, sharing swimsuit snaps, beachside cocktails and a private jet arrival.
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Bunnie XO says she funded Jelly Roll's early career by 'turning tricks' while reflecting on divorce
Bunnie XO reveals communication breakdown, IVF struggles and feeling like the "chaser" in her marriage to Jelly Roll before their divorce filing.
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Jackie Kennedy was unimpressed by Buckingham Palace until Queen Elizabeth's advice changed everything: author
A new book, "The Kennedys & the Windsors," explores how Queen Elizabeth and Jackie Kennedy's relationship evolved from awkward first meeting to mutual respect after tragedy.
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'Sopranos' actress Sarah Shahi says James Gandolfini gave her one of the best on-screen kisses of career
Sarah Shahi reveals her kiss with James Gandolfini was one of the best she's ever had, recalling their steamy Sopranos scene on a recent podcast.
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Country singer Bailey Zimmerman faces felony criminal charge after allegedly trashing New Mexico hotel room
Country singer Bailey Zimmerman faces a felony criminal damage charge in New Mexico after allegedly trashing a hotel room causing $16,000 in damages.
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Music News
Missy Elliott to Receive Visionary Icon Honor at Culture Creators Awards Brunch
The award will be presented by Amazon Music and the Culture Creators Foundation
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Listen to Tame Impala's blissed-out cover of Smashing Pumpkins' 'Hummer' from new tribute album 'Sending Hearts To All My Dearies'
"Excited to have a great group of contemporary artists covering SP tracks," the Pumpkins said of the "ambitious" project - which also features Yonaka, Alice Glass, Palaye Royale and more The post Listen to Tame Impala's blissed-out cover of Smashing Pumpkins' 'Hummer' from new tribute album 'Sending...
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Buddy Guy, Blues Survivor, to Celebrate 90th Birthday With Eric Clapton, John Mayer
Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, Jon Batiste, and many others, including Guy himself, will perform at star-studded concert in New York this fall
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My Morning Jacket's Jim James Turned Old Film Scores Into His First Solo Album in Eight Years
The singer-songwriter previewed Wowed Out with the mesmerizing first single, "Come Again"
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Everyone Says Hi announce new album 'Funny Cos It's True' with swirling single 'Don't Underestimate Yourself' and UK live shows
The indie group features ex-members of Kaiser Chiefs, The Kooks, The Dead 60s and more The post Everyone Says Hi announce new album 'Funny Cos It's True' with swirling single 'Don't Underestimate Yourself' and UK live shows appeared first on NME.
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