WTYE News
Crawford County Spared From the Worst of Wednesday Storms
(Undated) -- Once again, Crawford County appears to have been spared the worst of the stormy weather last night. Despite several watches and warnings, including a "Tornado Warning" issued for the area, the reports of "significant damage" appear to be minimal. Following the storms, we are in for sunn...
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Charleston and Effingham Continue to Assess Tornado Damage
(Undated) -- While Crawford County may have been spared the worst of last night's weather, other parts of the state did not fare as well. The city of Charleston declared a state of emergency after a confirmed tornado rolled through town at about 6:40 p.m., knocking down trees and power lines and blocking roadways. Auth...
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Two New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Two new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Nicole Baker was booked into jail on a Failure to Appear charge. Blaine Cottrill was booked into jail on a charge of Domestic Battery. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court o...
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Oblong Mayor Talks Door-to-Door Solicitors
(Oblong) -- Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, recently took to social media to talk about solicitors. Fielder says when solicitors register with the Chief of Police, they undergo a background check and are given a permit that includes the name of the company they are soliciting for, along with a badge stating the same and ...
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More Changes Coming to IECC Leadership
(Undated) -- More changes are coming to IECC. According to Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Program Director of Marketing & Communications, Chris Forde, the IECC Board of Trustees has accepted the retirement notification of Chris Simpson, Vice Chancellor for Business Operations and President of Olney Central Col...
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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
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
Steve Leon Hightshoe
Steve Leon Hightshoe of Hutsonville, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper, IN. He was 80 years old, and he had lived all of them as his own man. He was born on September 14, 1945, in Robinson, IL, the son of Russel Leroy & Imo Jeanne (Matheney) Hightshoe. He gre...
Jun 16, 2026
David Dean "Dave" Decker
David D. Decker, known simply as Dave or David, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Robinson, Illinois, at the age of 91, leaving behind a life that was as sturdy as his hands, as wise as his counsel, and as courageous as his spirit. His last few months were a true testament to his faith, love of family and rugged individ...
Jun 15, 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
Robert Neal Estep
Robert Neal Estep, 55, passed away on May 29, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 15, 1970, in Sullivan, IN, the son of Robert and Diana (Davis) Estep. Though his life began in Indiana, Neal grew up in Robinson, IL, where he graduated from Robinson High School in 1988. From there, Neal continued hi...
Jun 04, 2026
Entertainment News
Prince William refuses to quit hobby that terrifies Kate Middleton: experts
Kate Middleton's ongoing efforts to stop Prince William from riding motorcycles mirror struggles most married couples face, royal experts say.
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'Top Gear' star Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis after health scares
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Jillian Michaels says leaving the left felt like 'Neo in the Matrix' and warns it 'comes for everyone'
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Olivia Wilde speaks out about the exact moment she knew relationship with Jason Sudeikis was over
Olivia Wilde reveals the birthday-night comment from Jason Sudeikis that confirmed their relationship was over after years of growing apart.
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Irina Shayk sizzles in topless photos for new fashion campaign
Irina Shayk poses topless in new Haikure collaboration, sharing photos she shot herself at home to celebrate the Italian fashion brand partnership.
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Music News
Olivia Rodrigo shares she has "smelled" fans wearing diapers front row at her shows
"I think about it kind of often" The post Olivia Rodrigo shares she has "smelled" fans wearing diapers front row at her shows appeared first on NME.
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Watch the emotional moment they play Oasis' 'Wonderwall' after England's World Cup victory against Croatia
Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon were seen mouthing along to the lyrics after they secured the 4-2 victory The post Watch the emotional moment they play Oasis' 'Wonderwall' after England's World Cup victory against Croatia appeared first on NME.
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Sabrina Carpenter obtains restraining order against man attempting to break into her home several times
William Applegate, 31, told the court he and Carpenter were part of a classified military program that required them to "be together as soon as possible" The post Sabrina Carpenter obtains restraining order against man attempting to break into her home several times appeared first on NME.
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The Snuts announce new album 'Joy In Short Moments' with uplifting single 'Defibrillator'
"I wanted to write a track that detailed a conscious decision to live and love more" The post The Snuts announce new album 'Joy In Short Moments' with uplifting single 'Defibrillator' appeared first on NME.
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Tiny Habits team up with The 1975's Matty Healy for tender single 'Anything He Was' as they announce new album 'Keepers'
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