WTYE News
Severe Weather Threat Continues for the Area
(Undated) -- Showers and thunderstorms remain in our forecast. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, a line of severe thunderstorms is expected this evening. They say the "primary risk" is damaging winds over 60 mph, though large hail and a tornad...
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County Board Meets Tonight
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Board meets tonight. On the "Consent Agenda," the County Board will discuss and possibly approve agreements with Tick Tock Energy as well as discuss and approve Democratic and Republican Election Judges. They will also discuss and possibly approve the transfer of title for a 2...
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Four New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Four new names have recently been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Tuesday Clifford Meek was booked into jail on charges of Aggravated Domestic Battery and Aggravated Assault. Yesterday, Joe Dillon was booked into jail on charges of Obstructing a Peace Officer,...
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IPDH Reminds the Public to "Fight the Bite"
(Undated) -- The IDPH is issuing a warning about mosquito and tick-borne illnesses. Illinois Department of Public Health, Director, Dr. Sameer Vohra, says it's important to "Fight the Bite." He says the public needs to remember to "reduce, repel, and report." The IDPH has created an interactive Tick...
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Red Cross Says Summer Brings Donation "Drawdown"
(Undated) -- Summer brings a "drawdown" in blood donations across Illinois. According to American Red Cross spokeswoman, Lynn Hruska, this time of year always hurts the Red Cross with donations down across the board. To schedule a blood donation, the Red Cross encourages donors to visit redcrossblood.org.
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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
Frank "Pat" Clements
Frank "Pat" Clements, 51, of Robinson, IL, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Pat was born on October 19, 1974, in Greenfield, IN. Life took Pat to many different places over the years. He grew up in Robinson before spending time in Indianapolis to ...
Jun 10, 2026
Travis Krick
Travis Krick lived louder throughout his 45 years than most people dare to. He passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born on December 10, 1980, in Robinson, the son of Terry and Trudy Krick, and from the start, he was the kind of kid who kept a house lively-ornery e...
Jun 09, 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
Bo Brotherton
Bo Brotherton, 70, of Oblong, IL, passed away on June 3, 2026, at Indiana University Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. A time of visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8th, at the First Christian Church of Oblong. A memorial service will immediately follow at 6:00 p.m. with Bro. Ra...
Jun 05, 2026
Michael Isaac "Zeke" Kerr
Michael Isaac "Zeke" Kerr, 69, of Robinson, IL, passed away on February 14, 2026, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. He was born on June 17, 1956, in Robinson, and from early on, he carried himself like someone from another era. He used to say he should've been born a couple of hundred yea...
Jun 04, 2026
Entertainment News
HGTV stars Tarek and Heather El Moussa feel 'violated' after burglars ransack Newport Beach home
Tarek and Heather El Moussa say they feel "violated" after suspects broke into their Newport Beach home while the family vacationed in Mexico.
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Elizabeth Hurley wows in daring yellow string bikini as she celebrates her 61st birthday
Elizabeth Hurley celebrates her 61st birthday in a yellow bikini on the beach, sharing an Instagram post about loving her life and feeling blessed.
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Billy Ray Cyrus cheated death during sepsis, vocal paralysis battle before staging music comeback
Billy Ray Cyrus reveals he fought vocal paralysis and near-fatal sepsis before staging a remarkable music comeback, inspired by his grandson's words.
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Country star John Rich joins Trump administration advocating for landowners' rights
John Rich announces President Trump appointed him as Special Envoy for American Landowners, a role advocating for farmers and ranchers' rights.
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Black Crowes fans vow to boycott Chris Robinson after he claims anti-USA rant was 'blown out of context'
Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson faces continued fan backlash online after defending his anti-America rant at a Florida concert on May 31.
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Music News
Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Swift, More Celebs Absolutely Lose Their Minds Over Historic Knicks Win
Chalamet sheds his shirt, Swift waves the rally towel, Rihanna shoots hoops in NYC, and more celebrate after historic comeback win
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The Strokes delay new album 'Reality Awaits' and announce huge homecoming New York show with Beach House and Fcukers
Their seventh album was originally set to drop this month, but will now be arriving later in the summer The post The Strokes delay new album 'Reality Awaits' and announce huge homecoming New York show with Beach House and Fcukers appeared first on NME.
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Spiritualized announce 'Acoustic Mainlines' 2026 UK tour
J Spaceman and guitarist Tony Foster will recreate their first ever acoustic shows alongside a string quartet and gospel singers The post Spiritualized announce 'Acoustic Mainlines' 2026 UK tour appeared first on NME.
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See Nick Cave Sing Soulful Shane MacGowan Tribute, 'A Rainy Night in Soho,' in Ireland
The Bad Seeds also played some rarities at the concert, including the first performance of "Stranger Than Kindness" in more than a decade
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Olivia Rodrigo Reveals She Nearly Had 'Anxiety Attack' Before Glastonbury Headlining Set
"It's moments like that where I feel music is just so magical that you just can't really describe it," singer says of playing iconic U.K. fest
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