WTYE News
RPD Announces "Speeding Enforcement Blitz"
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department has announced "stepped up patrols" throughout July. Chief, Eric Schmidt, says officers are partnering with IDOT, ISP, and more than two hundred law enforcement agencies across the state in an effort to reduce speeding. Schmidt says speeding causes unnecessary dange...
Jul 10, 2026
Palestine Rural Health Clinic Set to Close Next Week for Remodel
(Palestine) -- The CMH Rural Health Clinic in Palestine will be closed soon for renovations. According to Crawford Memorial Hospital Director of Marketing, Becky Ruppel, the Palestine Rural Health Clinic will be undergoing renovations and closed from Monday, July 13th, through August 10th. Ruppel says patients don't ne...
Jul 10, 2026
New Details Released Following Olney Homicide Investigation
(Olney) -- New details have been released following the double homicide investigation in Olney. According to the Illinois State Police, after an investigation at the request of the Olney Police Department and Richland County Sheriff's Office, they arrested 25-year-old Dylan Jones of Olney. The initial investigation ind...
Jul 10, 2026
CCHD Set to Offer Food Manager Certification Class
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department will be hosting a Food Manager Certification class later this month. The cost of the class is $125, and organizers say space is limited. Those interested are encouraged to contact Darcee Dunlap at 618-544-8798. The class will be held on July 28th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....
Jul 10, 2026
Gas Prices Surge Higher Following Recent Decline
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has begun ticking back up following recent declines. This morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com show a national average of $3.86 a gallon, up seven cents from last Friday. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $4.09, seven cents higher than a week ag...
Jul 10, 2026
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
Loretta Jean (Miller) Maddox
Loretta Jean (Miller) Maddox Nov. 10, 1945 - July 6, 2026 Loretta Jean (Miller) Maddox passed away on July 6, 2026, at the Pavilion of Ottawa, Ottawa, II Born November 10, 1945, in Greenup, IL to Leo and Freda (Mitchell) Miller. She married Earl Loren Yingst March 30, 1961, and had five children (Sebastian, Earl Loren ...
Jul 10, 2026
Marjorie "Margie" Waddington
Marjorie "Margie" Waddington, 76, of Robinson, IL, passed away on July 4, 2026, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. She was born on January 18, 1950, in Indianapolis, IN, arriving early alongside her twin sister. It was nothing short of a miracle that they both survived, and that early mira...
Jul 08, 2026
Entertainment News
Christie Brinkley says she's rethinking soulmates after four marriages
Christie Brinkley reveals she's rethinking soulmates after four marriages, saying age brings a freedom that's "quite wonderful" in her life today.
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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau hop for good luck together in new TikTok video post
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau hop for good luck in a viral TikTok video that has fans calling the former Canadian prime minister "lovestruck."
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Taylor Hicks admits life after winning 'American Idol' was 'a lot tougher than it seems'
Taylor Hicks reveals the biggest misconception about winning "American Idol" and the one piece of advice he'd give his younger self after the confetti fell.
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Prince William dumped Kate Middleton with one phone call and then came 'crawling back,' royal author claims
Kate Middleton was reportedly devastated when Prince William ended their relationship, but a bold social campaign made him realize his massive mistake.
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'Shameless' star Emmy Rossum reveals secret marriage at 21 after boyfriend's alleged shocking ultimatum
Emmy Rossum claimed on "Call Her Daddy" that she accepted a marriage ultimatum at 21 and was already planning her divorce before the ceremony.
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Music News
Watch Bring Me The Horizon play new 'Repented' version of debut album 'Count Your Blessings' in full in Manchester
Fans described the raucous set as a "generational full circle moment" The post Watch Bring Me The Horizon play new 'Repented' version of debut album 'Count Your Blessings' in full in Manchester appeared first on NME.
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Robbie Williams joins CMAT on stage during day two of Bilbao BBK Live 2026
In partnership with Bilbao BBK Live 2026. Fresh from headlining the main stage earlier that night, Robbie Williams surprised both CMAT and the crowd by running on stage during her set on day two of Bilbao BBK Live 2026. Nearing the end of her late night slot on the Repsol stage, the Dunboyne singer joked [...] The post...
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Interpol play secret intimate Madrid warm-up show before smashing Mad Cool 2026 with The Walkmen's Matt Barrick on drums
Before hitting the Orange Stage, they announced a secret gig billed as Iron City, the title of their latest single The post Interpol play secret intimate Madrid warm-up show before smashing Mad Cool 2026 with The Walkmen's Matt Barrick on drums appeared first on NME.
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Jack White offers Twin Temple support slot after duo were dropped from Charley Crockett tour due to "Satanic imagery"
Vocalist Alexandra James said it would be "a most infernal pleasure to play the devil's music" with him The post Jack White offers Twin Temple support slot after duo were dropped from Charley Crockett tour due to "Satanic imagery" appeared first on NME.
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Pitbull fans set Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park concert
"To be able to pursue my dream and be on the stage like this, represent with all the baldies around the world, this is priceless" The post Pitbull fans set Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park concert appeared first on NME.
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