WTYE News
High Winds Prompt Elevated Fire Risk Warning
(Undated) -- The National Weather Service is warning against "elevated conditions for wildfire growth and spread today." They say strong gusty southwest winds are expected to develop later today, with gusts expected between 30 and 35 mph. They say relative humidity values are also expected to drop to 30 to 35...
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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 review a resolution for maintenance of streets by the municipality under the Illinois Highway Code. They will also review an ordinance amending the City of Robinson Enterprise Zone and the Intergovernmental ...
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CCHD Highlights its Residential Sharps Program
(Undated) - The Crawford County Health Department is encouraging the community to take advantage of its "Residential Sharps Collection Program." According to CCHD officials, the "Residential Sharps Collection Program" offers free "sharps" containers as well as proper disposal of full conta...
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Gas Prices Trend Higher Amid Geopolitical Tensions
(Undated) -- Average gasoline prices continue to drift higher as crude oil trades near its highest level since last summer. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, the increase is driven by mounting geopolitical risk premiums tied to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. He ...
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Data Shows "Off-farm" Income is Becoming a Necessity
(Undated) -- In these challenging financial times, "off-farm" income is getting more attention. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist, Danny Munch, says the data clearly shows that more farmers are diversifying their income with "off-farm" sources. He says he believes this trend will continue fo...
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WTYE Sports
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...
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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
Lady Maroons Fall to T-Town
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons season came to an end last night in the Regional Championship as they fell to T-Town 32-20. Madi McClenathan was our leading scorer with 7 and Leah Correll scored 5. The RHS Boys will be back on the hardwood tonight for a home game against Dietrich. Tipoff is set for around 7:30 p.m. ...
Feb 20, 2026
RHS Boys Fall While RHS Girls Get Ready for Regional Championship
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons fell to La Salette Academy last night, 41-36. With the loss, the Maroons fall to 13-17 on the season. They will try to rebound on Friday when they host Dieterich. Elsewhere on the hardwood tonight, the fourth-seeded RHS Lady Maroons will have their hands full when they square off against t...
Feb 19, 2026
RHS Maroons Pick Up Win Over Marshall
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons jumped out to an early lead last night en route to a 62-51 home conference win over Marshall. With the win, the Maroons improve to 13-16 on the season. They will look to keep the late-season momentum going when they face La Salette Academy tonight on the road. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ...
Feb 18, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Stephen "Steve" W. Koontz
Stephen "Steve" W. Koontz, 73, of Robinson, IL, died on February 18, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. Steve was born on May 28, 1952, in Flora, IL, and he carried a little of Flora with him everywhere he went: a steady work ethic, a practical kind of confidence, and a way of taking pride in wh...
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Benetta W. "Bea" Ayres
Benetta W. "Bea" Ayres, 87, of Salem, IL, went home to be with her Lord on February 21, 2026, in the comfort of her daughter's home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 3, 1938, in Cumberland, KY, the daughter of Benjamin and Nannie (Holbrook) Webb. Her childhood was spent in the hills ...
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Rollie Michael Spade
Rollie Michael Spade, 78, of Lawrenceville, IL, passed away on February 19, 2026. He was born on March 17, 1947, in Robinson, IL, the son of William Spade and Etola Arama (Garringer) Rowles. Rollie grew up in this area and graduated from Oblong High School in 1965. Not long after, he stepped into a chapter that would s...
Feb 23, 2026
Entertainment News
Ozzy Osbourne chose to die 'like a rock star' with emotional final Black Sabbath performance, Sharon says
In an emotional podcast interview, Sharon Osbourne shared how Ozzy chose to perform his last show despite knowing his fate. He died just weeks later.
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Kristin Cavallari describes Hollywood bash that 'felt like a drug den' with 'sketchy' energy
Reality star Kristin Cavallari describes sketchy party with stripper poles, drug den vibes that made her flee after just four minutes of creepy energy.
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Brooks Nader stuns in bathing suit and sparkling dress during St Barths birthday getaway
The Sports Illustrated swimsuit model documented her epic St. Barths birthday celebration with family aboard superyachts in designer swimwear and gowns.
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Cardi B takes shocking tumble into a trap door onstage during Seattle concert
Cardi B fell into a trap door during her Seattle concert but recovered like a pro. The rapper's onstage tumble went viral, and fans praised her for laughing it off.
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Martin Short's daughter Katherine dead at 42
Martin Short's daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, died Monday in Los Angeles. She was 42. The comedian expressed "profound grief" in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.
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Music News
New Iron Maiden documentary 'Burning Ambition' is coming to cinemas
The film offers an "intimate look at their uncompromising vision and unwavering connection" The post New Iron Maiden documentary 'Burning Ambition' is coming to cinemas appeared first on NME.
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Kneecap capture "revolutionary times" on electric new single 'Smugglers & Scholars'
It's the second single from their upcoming album 'FENIAN', out in April The post Kneecap capture "revolutionary times" on electric new single 'Smugglers & Scholars' appeared first on NME.
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Outkast Settle Trademark Dispute With EDM Duo ATLiens
The parties reached a settlement agreement last week, following the hip-hop group filing a trademark lawsuit in August 2024
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Lorde, Tate McRae Top Osheaga 2026 Lineup
Sombr, Clipse, Turnstile, Geese, the XX, and Zara Larsson will also perform at the three-day event in Montreal this summer
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The xx announce long-awaited comeback gig: "This is the start of a next chapter"
"There's no better place to return than in front of our Mexican fans" The post The xx announce long-awaited comeback gig: "This is the start of a next chapter" appeared first on NME.
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