WTYE News
Charleston-Mattoon Tornado Confirmed as an EF-2
(Undated) -- Following Wednesday's storms, the National Weather Service has confirmed tornadoes across the area. The storm that impacted the Charleston-Matton area has been confirmed as an EF-2 with peak winds of 116 mph. It reportedly stayed on the ground for nearly fourteen miles and had a max width of 800 yards. The...
5h ago
CCHD Set to Hold "Heartsaver" CPR Class
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department will hold a "Heartsaver" CPR Class next week. The CCHD says the classes are $25 per person and will be held at the Crawford County Health Department. The "HeartSaver CPR" class is set for June 23rd. The class will cover AED Training, Infant CPR, Chi...
5h ago
West Union Cafe Moves Closer to Reopening
(West Union) -- The comeback of a popular area restaurant is nearing completion. According to a post on their Facebook page, the West Union Cafe is reopening its doors and is currently looking for "great people to join the team." They will be hosting "walk-in interviews" next week. Find the full sch...
5h ago
National Average Falls Below the $4 Mark
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has fallen below four dollars. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.96 a gallon. Drivers here in the Land of Lincoln are paying a statewide average of $4.21, down a dime from Monday. Across the Wabash in Indi...
6h ago
Red Cross Needs Blood Donations Now
(Undated) -- Despite efforts to rebuild the national blood supply, the inventory has continued to drop at an alarming rate. According to the American Red Cross, scheduled donations, which account for 90% of all blood donations, have dropped sharply in recent weeks. As a result, the blood supply has fallen, raising conc...
6h ago
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
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.
Jun 18, 2026
'Top Gear' star Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis after health scares
Jeremy Clarkson reveals he is battling aggressive but early-stage prostate cancer in the final two episodes of "Clarkson's Farm" season five.
Jun 18, 2026
Jillian Michaels says leaving the left felt like 'Neo in the Matrix' and warns it 'comes for everyone'
Jillian Michaels compares her political evolution to Neo in "The Matrix," describing how COVID, media distrust, and marriage shifted her views.
Jun 18, 2026
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.
Jun 18, 2026
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.
Jun 17, 2026
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.
Jun 18, 2026
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.
Jun 18, 2026
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.
Jun 18, 2026
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.
Jun 18, 2026
Tiny Habits team up with The 1975's Matty Healy for tender single 'Anything He Was' as they announce new album 'Keepers'
The Boston trio joined forces with Healy last year to cover James Taylor's classic 'Carolina In My Mind' The post Tiny Habits team up with The 1975's Matty Healy for tender single 'Anything He Was' as they announce new album 'Keepers' appeared first on NME.
Jun 18, 2026
