WTYE News
"Above Average" Temperatures and Precipitation Forecast for this Spring
(Undated) -- Despite freezing rain this morning, we could see "above average" temperatures for the start of Spring. Ford says that's welcome news, as most of Illinois is playing catch-up in the moisture game. Drought impacts haven't changed much this winter, with concern growing in east central Illinois, wher...
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Robinson Chamber Awards Nominations Now Open
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Chamber is now accepting nominations for its annual Awards Banquet. Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says it's time to "celebrate the remarkable individuals and businesses who help our community thrive." She says nominations are now open and will be accepted through Friday...
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Gas Prices Slip Lower Over the Weekend
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded fell over the weekend. According to GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $2.95 a gallon, five cents below Friday's average. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is unchanged at $3.03 a gallon. Across the Wabash in Indiana, drivers are paying...
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It's Almost Time to "Spring Forward"
(Undated) -- "Daylight Saving Time" begins Sunday, when we "spring forward," adding more usable daylight after work and school across the country. Every year, the debate over the time change fires up again, but never translates into action. In 2024, President Trump promised to eliminate daylight sav...
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Check Your Smoke and CO Alarms This Weekend
(Undated) - The time change is this weekend, and once again, fire officials say it's a great time to check your smoke detectors and CO alarms. The Robinson Fire Protection District reminds residents to test, inspect, and replace any broken or expired smoke and CO alarms. They say smoke alarms with "non-replaceable...
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WTYE Sports
Listen to the Regional Championship Tonight
(Robinson) -- The Regional Championship will be played tonight at Robinson High School. Number one-seeded Teutopolis will face off against number five seed Newton. T-Town advanced with a 50-43 win over Mt. Carmel on Wednesday. Newton hung on for a 67-58 win over Salem to advance. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Pregame on 101...
Feb 27, 2026
Two OPH Players Named to LOVC 1st Team
(Undated) -- The LOVC has announced its All Conference Team for High School Girls Basketball. Two members of the OPH Lady Wildcats have earned honors. Gena Kidwell and Alyssa Tipton both earned 1st Team honors. The Lady Wildcats finished the season 14-16 overall, 5-1 in the LOVC.
Feb 26, 2026
Hoops Doubleheader on the Schedule Tonight
(Undated) -- All county schools have been eliminated from postseason hoops action. However, our basketball broadcast schedule is not done. The Regional Semifinal and Championship games will be played at RHS and we will be carrying those games live. Today's schedule features a doubleheader with T-Town facing off against...
Feb 25, 2026
Maroons Season Comes to an End
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons season came to an end last night with a 49-41 loss to Mt. Carmel in the Regional Quarterfinals. With the win, Mt. Carmel advances to face Teutopolis tomorrow evening in game one of a doubleheader in the Regional Semifinal. Elsewhere last night, the OPH Wildcats fell to Newton by a final of...
Feb 24, 2026
RHS Wraps Up Regular Season with a Win
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons are heading into the first game of the postseason tonight with a little momentum following Friday's 70-66 win over Dieterich. With the win, the boys ended the regular season 14-17 overall and 2-5 in the LIC. The 9th-seeded Maroons will face off against 8th seeded Mt. Carmel in the Regional...
Feb 23, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
George Ernest Baker
George Ernest Baker, 93, of Robinson, IL, died on February 26, 2026, at 3:24 a.m. at Arbor Rose (now known as Shepard Premier) in Robinson, IL. George was born on December 16, 1932, in Robinson, IL, to George Franklin Baker & Marian Lillian "Briggs" Baker. He graduated from Robinson High School in 1950. H...
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Norma J. "Sis" Wesley
Norma J. "Sis" Wesley, 92, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the comfort of her daughter's home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 5, 1933, in Flat Rock, the daughter of Earl & Lulu Edith (Rich) Butcher, and she grew up in the South Union area just o...
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Entertainment News
Eric Dane's cause of death revealed after ALS battle
Eric Dane's cause of death revealed as respiratory failure from ALS. The "Grey's Anatomy" star died at 53, leaving behind his wife and two daughters.
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Jennifer Garner's kids left 'mortified' when friends parents play her hit movie at birthday parties
Jennifer Garner reveals her children were mortified when "13 Going On 30" played at birthday parties, leading to fake headache calls to come home early.
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Jim Carrey's shocking new look ignites online frenzy, prompts 'body double' speculation among fans
Jim Carrey's dramatic new look at the 51st Cesar Awards in Paris sparked fan speculation, with some questioning if it was really him at the ceremony.
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Prince William was 'ready to go to war with the press' over Kate Middleton's topless photos scandal: book
New book "William and Catherine" reveals how Prince William fought to protect Kate Middleton after intrusive paparazzi photos violated their privacy during a 2012 vacation.
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Seth Rogen honors Catherine O'Hara with posthumous Actor Award win for 'The Studio' role
Seth Rogen delivers emotional tribute accepting posthumous award for Catherine O'Hara at 32nd annual Actor Awards. The late actress died in January at age 71.
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Music News
SXSW "devastated" by Austin bar mass shooting as bosses work "in close coordination" with authorities ahead of next week's festival
The festival is due to take place next week The post SXSW "devastated" by Austin bar mass shooting as bosses work "in close coordination" with authorities ahead of next week's festival appeared first on NME.
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Eric Dane's Cause of Death Revealed
The actor died on Thursday, Feb. 19 from respiratory failure related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS
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Harry Styles Is Bringing 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' One Night Only Concert to Netflix
The live recording of the musician's Friday, March 6 concert at Co-op Live in Manchester, England will stream on Netflix beginning at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 8
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Sex Pistols and Frank Carter Reschedule 'Never Mind the Bollocks' Tour
The punk legends will return to the road in September after a wrist injury to guitarist Steve Jones forced them to postpone their 2025 trek
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Bad Bunny Made His Australia Debut - And Set a Stadium Attendance Record
The Latin superstar sold out two nights at Sydney's ENGIE Stadium
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