WTYE News
Thunderstorm Chances Remain Through Wednesday
(Undated) -- "Several chances for thunderstorms" are expected through the middle of next week. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, some of these storms could be "strong to severe" at times, with the highest chances tonight and tomorrow...
May 15, 2026
Remainder of May Looks Wet
(Undated) -- The rest of May looks to bring "above normal" rainfall. Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, says the forecast for the rest of the month looks wet. Otto says, despite recent rainfall, southern Illinois is showing up on the drought monitor as "abnormally dry" with moderate and ...
May 15, 2026
RPD to Take Part in "Click It or Ticket" Enforcement Campaign
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 "Click It or Ticket" campaign running today through the Memorial Day travel period. RPD Chief, Eric Schmidt says, "Buckle up every trip, every time." "Seat belts save lives, and they ar...
May 15, 2026
Two New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Two new names were added to the Crawford County Jail roster yesterday. According to jail records, Joshua Morris was taken into custody on an active Warrant. Tatianna Taylor was booked into jail yesterday on a charge of Retail Theft. Suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
May 15, 2026
Gas Prices Remain High Across the Nation
(Undated) -- Gas prices remain at some of the highest levels since 2022. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.54 a gallon, five cents higher than Monday's average. Here in the "Land of Lincoln," the statewide average is above the five-dollar-a-gallon mark at $5.09,...
May 15, 2026
WTYE Sports
Maroons Roll Over Flora
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons got on the board first and cruised to a 6-1 win over Flora yesterday. RHS got on the board in the bottom of the first inning with four runs. They added two more in the second en route to the victory. Gunner Hoalt earned the win for the Maroons, surrendering four hits and one run over seven...
May 15, 2026
Lady Maroons Double Up T-Town
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons doubled up T-Town last night, 4-2. RHS scored four runs in the bottom of the second inning and were able to make them stand on their way to the victory. Eva Hermann earned the win for RHS, surrendering two hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking one. Avah ...
May 15, 2026
LTC Sophomore Jared Jackson Committed to UMSL
(Undated) -- A Lincoln Trail College basketball player is headed to the "next level." Jared Jackson, a Lincoln Trail College sophomore guard, has committed to continue his playing career at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Jackson chose the Tritons after a recruiting process that ultimately came down to...
May 15, 2026
Robinson Rally Comes Up Short
(Robinson) -- Robinson's late rally came up short in an 8-6 loss to Mattoon yesterday. The Maroons lost despite out-hitting Mattoon 11 to nine. Hayden Bonnell, Graysen Brown, and Isaac Hardiman each collected two hits for RHS. Hardiman also took the loss for Robinson, pitching four innings, giving up seven runs on seve...
May 14, 2026
Wildcats Get Rolled By Cowden
(Oblong) -- The OPH Wildcats got rolled by Cowden/Herrick 13-6. A Cowden nine-run fifth inning proved to be the difference in the loss. Lucas Blessing stepped on the bump first for OPH. The righty gave up five hits and three runs over four innings, striking out six and walking two. Brody Keesling pitched just two-third...
May 14, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Simmerman
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Simmerman, 86, of Lake Stevens, WA, formerly of New Palestine, IN, passed away on May 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, faith, and quiet devotion to the people she loved most. Born on November 17, 1939, in Palestine, IL, Gwen was the daughter of Ralph Walters and Ora (McDaniel) Wa...
May 12, 2026
Lenora "Jean" Garrard
Mrs. Lenora "Jean" Garrard, lovingly known as Jean, was born on July 1O, 1932, in Robinson, Illinois, and she passed away on May 7, 2026, in Olney, Illinois, after several years of failing health. Jean lived a life marked by quiet strength, steadfast faith, and a generous spirit that blessed all who knew her....
May 11, 2026
Thaddeus Scott "Tad" Lowrance
Thaddeus Scott "Tad" Lowrance, 63, of Parkersburg, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. Tad was born December 2, 1962, in Robinson, IL, to parents Larry Lowrance and Karen (Murphy) Stremme. He married Karen Vander Velde on July 9, 2007; she survives. ...
May 01, 2026
Entertainment News
Julianne Moore slammed for saying she doesn't want to act in movies with 'explosions and guns'
Julianne Moore sparked backlash at the Cannes Film Festival after saying she doesn't like movies with "explosions and guns" in a Variety interview.
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Carly Pearce knew her marriage was a mistake on her wedding night and 'blew up my life to get out'
Carly Pearce says she knew on her wedding night that marrying Michael Ray was a mistake, revealing he made it 'very clear' she had made a big error.
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Molly Sims turns heads in orange bikini for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue
Molly Sims stuns in multiple bikinis for her eighth Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue appearance at age 52, celebrating confidence and beauty.
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Demi Moore, Heidi Klum bring bombshell glamour to Cannes in head-turning looks
Demi Moore, Heidi Klum and Andie MacDowell led stunning red carpet fashion moments at the glamorous 79th Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera.
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Kimberly Williams-Paisley credits two-word phrase as the secret behind her 23-year marriage to Brad Paisley
Kimberly Williams-Paisley reveals the simple secret to her 23-year marriage to Brad Paisley, inspired by advice she heard from Jamie Lee Curtis: "Don't leave."
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Music News
Bulgaria's Dara wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
Israel - whose controversial participation caused some countries to boycott - came in second place The post Bulgaria's Dara wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest appeared first on NME.
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Kiefer Sutherland cancels US tour due to "very low ticket sales"
"I don't think it's fair to the people who have bought tickets, or the venues, to play to half empty houses" The post Kiefer Sutherland cancels US tour due to "very low ticket sales" appeared first on NME.
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How Lykke Li's Biggest Song Landed on Drake's 'Iceman': 'It Has a Life of Its Own'
The Swedish singer reflects on her 2011 breakout "I Follow Rivers," and why hearing it on Drake's new album felt like destiny
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Listen to Primus' 'The Ol' Grizz' from surprise new EP 'A Handful Of Nuggs'
Les Claypool and co. have not released a full album since 2017's 'The Desaturating Seven' The post Listen to Primus' 'The Ol' Grizz' from surprise new EP 'A Handful Of Nuggs' appeared first on NME.
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Anthrax announce first album in 10 years, 'Cursum Perficio', and share monstrous single 'It's For The Kids'
Scott Ian said the new song "represents all the best parts of Anthrax in a very angry four-minute package" The post Anthrax announce first album in 10 years, 'Cursum Perficio', and share monstrous single 'It's For The Kids' appeared first on NME.
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