WTYE News
Brief Taste of Fall Forecast for the Weekend
(Undated) -- A brief taste of fall is forecast for this weekend. Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, says the weekend frost will be brief. Otto says the state will have to wait until November for a consistent run of fall weather.
Oct 16, 2026
"At Home" by Best Western Breaks Ground in Robinson
(Undated) -- The City of Robinson took to social media yesterday to announce the groundbreaking of a new hotel project. According to City officials, they have received quite a few questions about the construction happening on the east side of Ruler Foods, and they're excited to announce that "At Home by Best Weste...
Oct 16, 2026
LTC Set to Participate in "Feed the Need" Food Drive
(Undated) -- Lincoln Trail College has joined with community colleges statewide for the 3rd Annual "Feed the Need" food drive. Organizers say this event serves to address food insecurity in the state of Illinois as well as provide support for students and the communities they attend college in. The drive is s...
Oct 16, 2026
CMH Set to Host Medicare Lunch and Learn Events
(Undated) -- Medicare open enrollment began yesterday, giving millions of Americans a chance to review or change their coverage for 2027. Enrollees have until December 7th to choose between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, as well as prescription drug coverage. Changes next year include a higher Part ...
Oct 16, 2026
Gas Prices Tick Slightly Higher Nationwide
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is up a penny from Monday's average. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.32. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is up two cents from Monday to $4.71. In Indiana, the statewide average is up a penny from...
Oct 16, 2026
WTYE Sports
Oblong and Pal/Hut Fall in Friday Football Action
(Undated) -- The Oblong Panthers came up short in a nail-biter, falling to Martinsville 30-28 in Friday football action. With the loss, the Panthers fall to 1-7. They will wrap up the 2026 season next Saturday on the road at St. Thomas. Elsewhere, the Palestine/Hutsonville Pioneers ended their season with a 54-30 loss ...
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Maroons Wrap Up Football Regular Season Tomorrow
(Robinson) -- The 2026 regular season comes to an end for the RHS Maroons tomorrow. The 3-5 Maroons will welcome 4-4 Richland County to Crosby Field for a 1 p.m. kickoff tomorrow. Pregame on 101.7 WTYE and WTYEfm.com is set for 12:45 p.m. Under the Friday night lights, the 1-6 Oblong Panthers welcome the 3-5 Martinsvil...
Oct 16, 2026
Lady Panthers Improve to .500 on the Season
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Lady Panthers Volleyball Team improved to .500 on the season with a win over North Clay, 25-21, 18-25, 25-21. Head Coach, Pam Johnson, says "Pink Out" night and a win made for a good night. She says the Lady Panthers worked hard and did not give in. With the win, they improved to 13-13 ...
Oct 14, 2026
OHS Falls to Unity Christian
(Oblong) -- In Saturday football action, the Oblong Panthers came up just short of Unity Christian in a 38-35 loss. With the loss, the Panthers now stand at 1-6. They return home this Friday to welcome the Martinsville Bluestreaks to Ron Welsh Field. Oblong will battle a Bluestreaks team coming off a 54-20 league loss ...
Oct 12, 2026
Maroons Fall in Week 8
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons got shut out 42-0 in Friday night football action against the Paris Tigers. With the loss, the Robinson falls to 3-5. They will wrap up the season a week from today with a 1 p.m. road contest versus Richland County. Elsewhere last night, the Palestine/Hutsonville Pioneers fell to Cerro Gor...
Oct 10, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Barbara Mae "Bobbi" Wilson
Barbara Mae "Bobbi" Wilson, born December 16, 1938, in Hurst, Illinois, and called home on October 13, 2026, in Robinson, Illinois, lived a life marked by steadfast faith, quiet strength, and a heart ever turned toward those she loved. She departed this earthly journey after a long period of failing health, y...
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Barbara Mae Grimm
Barbara Mae Grimm of Robinson passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, at age 90. Barbara was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on May 15, 1936, to Catherine and John Hauck. Barbara is survived by her sister, Marion, of Turtle Creek, PA, and her four sons: Matt (Lynn) of New Orleans, LA, Mark (Cindy) of Robinson, John (Daniel...
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Phyllis Neeley
Phyllis Neeley, 92, of Oblong died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 14, 2026, at 5:05PM at the Haven of Ridgeview after an extended period of failing health. Phyllis Joan Smith was born July 14, 1934, in Casey, Illinois, the first child of Darrell Wayne and Ruby (Hays) Smith. Phyllis graduated from...
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Nancy D. Snider
Nancy D. Snider, 82, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. Born July 1, 1944, in Paxton, IL, she grew up in Oblong and graduated from Oblong High School in 1962. She rarely wandered far from home-and she didn't really need to-because nearly everyone and everything...
Oct 16, 2026
Larry D. Cawood
Larry D. Cawood, 66, of Robinson, IL, passed away on October 14, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper, IN. Arrangements are pending with the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson. To send flowers with our preferred florist or plant a memorial tree, please visit our flower store.
Oct 16, 2026
Entertainment News
Engelbert Humperdinck says he tied up a nurse during tuberculosis sanatorium stay after painful treatment
Engelbert Humperdinck revealed on his podcast how he tied up a nurse during his 1961 tuberculosis sanatorium stay after painful daily injections.
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'Days of Our Lives' star Robert Kelker-Kelly ignored alarming symptoms before sudden death: police report
Robert Kelker-Kelly's wife told police the "Days of Our Lives" actor declined a hospital trip despite his alarming symptoms in his final hours.
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John Goodman admits he felt 'frightened' after the sudden fame he experienced from 'Roseanne'
John Goodman admitted he was his "own worst enemy" when fame hit after "Roseanne," sharing how the shift from actor to celebrity shook him deeply.
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Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
From sizzling swimsuit moments to a singer's shopping ordeal, see how closely you followed this week's biggest entertainment headlines.
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'Little House on the Prairie' star says brutal filming conditions left cast members unconscious
Alison Arngrim revealed she passed out on her first day filming "Little House on the Prairie" in Simi Valley, and Sean Penn also fainted on set.
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Music News
Iron Maiden Announce Surprise 2027 North American Tour
Heavy metal legends were "planning on taking a break" next year, but will instead play final 16 shows of their 50th anniversary tour
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Say Now Aren't Flirting on New Single, They're Just 'Hot and Talking'
The track will appear on the British girl group's debut EP Say What You See, co-written and executive produced by PinkPantheress, out Nov. 13
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Harry Styles Performs New Song Written for Liam Payne on Anniversary of His Death
The singer debuted the unreleased song "What Is Enough" in honor of his former One Direction bandmate
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Pharrell Trying to 'Rewrite History' and 'Erase' Chad Hugo from Neptunes, Producer Claims
"Hugo has always been at the center of the Neptunes' success and is equally responsible for the duo's special place in the industry," a new court filing says
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A$AP Rocky Finally Drops His 'Fan Favorite' Song 'Shroom Clouds'
The track, which the rapper first premiered onstage in 2022, arrives ahead of his Don't Be Dumb "extension" Disc 2
Oct 16, 2026
