WTYE News
Sheriff Issues Scam Warning
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Department has issued a scam warning. In a post on their Facebook page they say in this day and age we all know we have to be on "high alert" for scammers. Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, says deputies are receiving complaints that the CCSO phone lines have been...
Aug 28, 2026
Two New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Two new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, Esther Durham was booked into jail yesterday on a Failure to Appear Charge. Kelsie Willson was booked into jail on an out-of-county warrant. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court ...
Aug 28, 2026
Palestine Labor Day Festival is Just Around the Corner
(Undated) - The countdown is underway to the next big event in Crawford County. The annual Labor Day festival in Palestine is just a week away. Events get underway a week from today with the first night of rodeo action and continue through the Labor Day Weekend. Saturday will feature the "Main Street Market Madnes...
Aug 28, 2026
National Average for Gas Ticks Higher
(Undated) -- Gas prices are up slightly as we head into the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.09 a gallon, three cents higher than Monday. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $4.30, six cents lower than Monday. Across the Wabash in Indiana, the statewide a...
Aug 28, 2026
Illinois Sets New Tornado Record
(Undated) -- The statewide tornado count has climbed and shattered the 2024 record. Illinois State Climatologist, Trent Ford, continues to add up tornadoes in 2026, and the numbers keep climbing. According to state records fifteen have occurred in August, pushing the state over the two-hundred mark, shattering the prev...
Aug 28, 2026
WTYE Sports
Maroons Got Rolled By Benton
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons were on the wrong side of a lopsided 55-6 final in Friday night football action from Crosby Field. With the loss, the Maroons fall to 1-1 on the season. They will be back in action next Friday when they host Mt. Carmel for an LIC battle. The Aces will enter next week's game at 2-0 after la...
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RHS Soccer Team Picked Up First Win of the Season
(Robinson) -- The RHS Soccer Team picked up its first win of the season yesterday. The Maroons came away with a 2-1 win over St. Anthony in the Altamont Tournament. RHS got goals from Tucker Reed with an assist from Cooper Stark as well as a "direct kick" from Jude Bonnell. Head Coach, Hilary Maxwell, says de...
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Maroons Hope To Ride Momentum into Week 2 Football Action
(Robinson) -- Week 2 of the high school football season kicks off tonight. The RHS Maroons will be looking to go 2-0 on the season when they welcome Benton to Crosby Field for their home opener. Robinson is coming off a thrilling 44-41 win over Charleston a week ago. Kickoff tonight is set for 7 p.m. Pregame on 101.7 W...
Aug 28, 2026
RHS Varsity Volleyball Team Fell to South Knox
(Robinson) -- The RHS Varsity Volleyball Team fell yesterday to South Knox 15-25, 23-25, 15-25. Sicily Rawlings finished the night with twelve assists, one ace, six digs, and one kill. Grace Miller finished with ten digs and five kills. The Lady Maroons fall to 1-1 on the season. They will be back in action Tuesday on ...
Aug 28, 2026
RHS Girls Tennis Team Picked Up 7-4 Win
(Robinson) -- The RHS Girls Tennis Team picked up a 7-4 win over Casey-Westfield in their first head-to-head match of the season. They got singles wins from Kate Rosborough, Avery Strauch, Avery Ackman, Addy Strauch, and Alivia Murphy. In doubles, the teams of Addy and Avery Strauch as well as Avery Ackman and Piper Bo...
Aug 28, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Nancy Littlejohn
Nancy Littlejohn, 80, of Robinson, IL, died on August 25, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. Nancy was born on July 14, 1946, in Robinson, the daughter of Ralph Littlejohn and Lois Jane (Perry) Littlejohn. She grew up in Robinson and spent a portion of her adult life in Indiana before returning home t...
Aug 27, 2026
Gerold William Jacobs
Gerold William Jacobs, 67, of Oblong, IL, passed away at 2:45 P.M. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Gerold was born on November 22, 1958, in Robinson, IL, the son of Herold William Jacobs and Martha Elizabeth (Spade) Jacobs. He married Karen Sue Perkins on July 2, 1983,...
Aug 26, 2026
Peggy Elaine Hall
Peggy Elaine Hall, 78, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Haven of Ridgeview in Oblong. She came into the world on September 30, 1947, in Robinson, where she grew up before graduating from Robinson High School with the class of 1965. After high school, she headed to Evansville to train as a s...
Aug 24, 2026
Entertainment News
Country duo Dan + Shay nearly broke up at height of success when their communication faltered
Dan + Shay reveal the late-night conversation at Dan Smyers' home that saved their partnership after a 2021 communication breakdown nearly ended it all.
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Comedian Leanne Morgan calls out Hollywood for living in a 'bubble' and misjudging what audiences want to see
Comedian Leanne Morgan says Hollywood lives in a "bubble" and reveals she pushed back on a cursing scene while filming with Reese Witherspoon.
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Sydney Sweeney turns up the heat ahead of 29th birthday in new lingerie campaign
Sydney Sweeney models a retro-inspired lingerie set in newly released photos promoting Syrn's Birthday Boobs collection dropping Sept. 1.
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Ella Langley seemingly fires back after Doja Cat's brutal take on her chart-topping hit
Ella Langley's cheeky social media caption appeared to reference Doja Cat's podcast comments dismissing country music and the "Choosin' Texas" singer.
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Celebrating Dolly Parton's legacy: Test your knowledge of the beloved country icon
How well do you know Dolly Parton? In remembrance of the beloved country icon, look back at the songs, roles, relationships and remarkable moments that defined her life.
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Music News
Here's everything RAYE played in her Reading 2026 headline set
Watch footage here of the London singer topping the bill for the first time on Saturday The post Here's everything RAYE played in her Reading 2026 headline set appeared first on NME.
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Dave joined by James Blake, Central Cee and Kano in Reading 2026 headline set
Check out the full setlist as the London rapper returned to the top of the festival bill for the first time since 2022 The post Dave joined by James Blake, Central Cee and Kano in Reading 2026 headline set appeared first on NME.
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See Kacey Musgraves Cover Dolly Parton's 'Here You Come Again' in Boston
Singer also dedicated "Rainbow" to the late country icon, revealing that Parton was the inspiration behind the song
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It looks like The Who are re-hiring Zak Starkey after acrimonious split
The drummer has rehearsed with the band ahead of a possible European tour The post It looks like The Who are re-hiring Zak Starkey after acrimonious split appeared first on NME.
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Watch Slayyyter walk Sombr from an ambulance stretcher to the stage at Reading 2026
The pair stopped to do press-ups during the theatrical entrance, before Sombr played to one of the weekend's biggest crowds so far The post Watch Slayyyter walk Sombr from an ambulance stretcher to the stage at Reading 2026 appeared first on NME.
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