WTYE News
Dana "Rapid Response Job Fair" Set for June
(Undated) -- The Illinois Department of Employment Security, CEFS, and Dana Corp will be hosting a "Rapid Response Job Fair." The job fair is intended to assist Dana employees who will be affected by the upcoming closure of Dana's Robinson facility. In April, Dana Corporation announced the closure of its Robi...
May 20, 2026
Police Committee Meets Today as RPD Works to Relocate
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Committee is meeting this afternoon. The Committee will discuss and possibly approve the repair/remodel cost for the recently purchased MTI building, approve going out for bids for a camera system, the installation of networking components, the purchase and installation of a phone syst...
May 20, 2026
Three New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Robison) -- Three new names have been recently added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Monday, Javier Avila-Chavez was booked into jail on a charge of Driving While Suspended. Tuesday, Jeffery Otte was booked on charges of Violation of Probation and Improper Lane Usage. Yesterday...
May 20, 2026
El Niño Expected to Keep the Weather "Chaotic"
(Undated) -- A building El Niño in the Pacific Ocean could affect summer weather in Illinois. According to DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, the summer weather could be more "chaotic." Meteorological summer runs from June through August.
May 20, 2026
Cross Street Market Season Begins Soon
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Chamber is gearing up for another Cross Street Market season. Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says they've added an extra weekend this year. Schaefer says those interested in being part of this year's market can register at robinsonchamber.com.
May 20, 2026
WTYE Sports
Maroons Roll Over Flora
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons got on the board first and cruised to a 6-1 win over Flora yesterday. RHS got on the board in the bottom of the first inning with four runs. They added two more in the second en route to the victory. Gunner Hoalt earned the win for the Maroons, surrendering four hits and one run over seven...
May 15, 2026
Lady Maroons Double Up T-Town
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons doubled up T-Town last night, 4-2. RHS scored four runs in the bottom of the second inning and were able to make them stand on their way to the victory. Eva Hermann earned the win for RHS, surrendering two hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking one. Avah ...
May 15, 2026
LTC Sophomore Jared Jackson Committed to UMSL
(Undated) -- A Lincoln Trail College basketball player is headed to the "next level." Jared Jackson, a Lincoln Trail College sophomore guard, has committed to continue his playing career at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Jackson chose the Tritons after a recruiting process that ultimately came down to...
May 15, 2026
Robinson Rally Comes Up Short
(Robinson) -- Robinson's late rally came up short in an 8-6 loss to Mattoon yesterday. The Maroons lost despite out-hitting Mattoon 11 to nine. Hayden Bonnell, Graysen Brown, and Isaac Hardiman each collected two hits for RHS. Hardiman also took the loss for Robinson, pitching four innings, giving up seven runs on seve...
May 14, 2026
Wildcats Get Rolled By Cowden
(Oblong) -- The OPH Wildcats got rolled by Cowden/Herrick 13-6. A Cowden nine-run fifth inning proved to be the difference in the loss. Lucas Blessing stepped on the bump first for OPH. The righty gave up five hits and three runs over four innings, striking out six and walking two. Brody Keesling pitched just two-third...
May 14, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
William "Barry" Caywood II
William "Barry" Caywood II, 83, passed away on May 18, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana. Barry was born on October 4, 1942, at Brooks Hospital in Robinson, Illinois, to Nelson and Shirley Caywood. He grew up in Bridgeport, Illinois, and graduated from Bridgeport High School before attending Southern Illinois Univ...
May 20, 2026
Kevin Donald Kirk
Kevin Donald Kirk, 66, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on May 16, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born on September 19, 1959, the son of Donald & Theresa Kirk, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Susan Kirk; his sons, Dallas & wife Claire Kirk and their daught...
May 19, 2026
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Simmerman
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Simmerman, 86, of Lake Stevens, WA, formerly of New Palestine, IN, passed away on May 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, faith, and quiet devotion to the people she loved most. Born on November 17, 1939, in Palestine, IL, Gwen was the daughter of Ralph Walters and Ora (McDaniel) Wa...
May 12, 2026
Entertainment News
James Franco rides Sylvester Stallone's 'Rambo' legacy back into Hollywood after scandal: experts
Nearly a decade after sexual misconduct allegations, James Franco returns to mainstream Hollywood with a role in the "Rambo" franchise universe.
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'Top Gun' actor defends his reputation after self-imposed, decade-long media ban from 'mishandled' profile
Miles Teller addressed decade-old "kind of a d--" label, saying the 2015 Esquire profile felt like a violation of what actually transpired.
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Ella Langley's behind-the-scenes ACM Awards video has fans 'crying all over again' after record-breaking night
Ella Langley won seven ACM Awards, breaking the all-time single-year record, and shared behind-the-scenes footage of her historic night on Instagram.
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Truck driver sentenced after nearly $10M in cocaine found hidden inside Kim Kardashian SKIMS shipment
Authorities say a truck driver hid nearly $10 million in cocaine inside a legitimate Kim Kardashian SKIMS shipment. He was sentenced to over 13 years.
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'Dutton Ranch' star Cole Hauser reveals rattlesnake discovery that shut down production during Texas shoot
Cole Hauser reveals 3,400 rattlesnakes were found during "Dutton Ranch" filming in Texas, with one encounter shutting down a night shoot early.
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Music News
Smashing Pumpkins have reunited with Butch Vig for a new song that's "98 per cent done" and coming soon
Corgan added that he wrote the song with Butch "or a specific purpose - which I can't give that part out..." The post Smashing Pumpkins have reunited with Butch Vig for a new song that's "98 per cent done" and coming soon appeared first on NME.
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Static Dress release free-to-play psychological horror game 'The Magistrate's Loop'
It's inspired by their upcoming second album 'Injury episode' The post Static Dress release free-to-play psychological horror game 'The Magistrate's Loop' appeared first on NME.
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The Darkness' Justin Hawkins responds to AI deepfake of him appearing in viral Downing Street meme
"I was never asked if it's OK to use my likeness. And for the record, it certainly fucking isn't" The post The Darkness' Justin Hawkins responds to AI deepfake of him appearing in viral Downing Street meme appeared first on NME.
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Bruce Springsteen hails Stephen Colbert as "the first guy in America who lost his show because we got a president who can't take a joke"
Springsteen performed his ICE protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis' during Colbert's penultimate episode yesterday (May 20) The post Bruce Springsteen hails Stephen Colbert as "the first guy in America who lost his show because we got a president who can't take a joke" appeared first on NME.
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Moby hits out at Donald Trump and "most corrupt, evil, incompetent administration"
The electronic artist spoke about the "unbelievably dark, dark times" the US is facing The post Moby hits out at Donald Trump and "most corrupt, evil, incompetent administration" appeared first on NME.
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