WTYE News
Flood Watch Continues for the Area
(Undated) -- A "Flood Watch" continues through tomorrow afternoon as flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, periods of heavy rain and a few thunderstorms are expected through today and ton...
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Turn Around, Don't Drown
(Undated) -- Another day, another round of wet weather. Here at the Classic Hits, WTYE studio, we have recorded just over seven inches of rain so far this month, the majority of which has fallen since June 18th. In May we recorded just shy of six and a half inches. Due to the ongoing wet weather, authorities are once a...
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Detail Released Following Thursday Morning Accident
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Department has released information about yesterday's two-vehicle accident on Route 33. According to Sheriff, Bill Rutan, at around 6:30 a.m. thirty-six-year-old Damien Williams, of Annapolis, was traveling west when he crossed the centerline, striking thirty-eight-year-old Je...
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Griffith Jailed on Several Charges
(Undated) -- An area woman was booked into jail yesterday on a "laundry list" of charges. According to jail records, thirty-eight-year-old Ashley Griffith was booked into jail on charges of Theft Over $500, Forgery, Unlawful Possession of Stolen Checks, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possess...
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Gas Prices Climb Slightly
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is up slightly but remains below $4 a gallon. This morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com show a national average of $3.89, up four cents from Monday. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $4.18 a gallon, five cents higher than Monday's average. India...
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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
Marjorie "June" Agan
Marjorie "June" Agan, 90, of Palestine, IL, passed away on June 23, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. Life dealt her a hand on June 3, 1936, in Martinsville, Illinois, and June spent the next ninety years playing it on her own terms, a habit she picked up early. You could trace it back to Red...
Jun 25, 2026
Jerry Welty
Jerry Welty, 62, of Palestine, IL, passed away on June 17, 2026, in Evansville, IN. He was born on September 6, 1963, in Flora, IL, and from the beginning, he was never one to make himself the subject of conversation. He didn't talk much about his own life, and he didn't need a lot of attention. He was quieter than tha...
Jun 23, 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
Entertainment News
Clay Aiken says Kelly Ripa feud sparked the 'most catastrophic' week of his life
Clay Aiken reflects on his 2006 feud with Kelly Ripa, calling it the most catastrophic week of his life. The two have not spoken in 20 years.
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Reese Witherspoon's biggest lesson for her 'Legally Blonde' successor was surprisingly simple
Reese Witherspoon mentors "Legally Blonde" prequel star Lexi Minetree on self-care and navigating life in the spotlight ahead of the "Elle" series debut.
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Prince Harry's UK plans could send powerful message to King Charles and Prince William: experts
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may stay at Princess Diana's ancestral home, Althorp House, during their reported U.K. trip with Archie and Lilibet.
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding betting frenzy reveals one overwhelming prediction
Bettors wager millions on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding details, from the venue to the guest list and bridesmaid predictions.
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Kane Brown says he's 'glad I'm here' after 150 mph golf ball struck him in the ear
Kane Brown went to the hospital after being hit in the head by a golf ball, suffering a split ear and a concussion.
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Music News
Check out Hayley Williams and Daniel James' two new singles 'Great' and 'Training' as Power Snatch
The duo released their 'EP1' collection earlier this year The post Check out Hayley Williams and Daniel James' two new singles 'Great' and 'Training' as Power Snatch appeared first on NME.
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Primal Scream announce details of 'The Bunker Trilogy' expanded reissues of 'Vanishing Point', 'XTRMNTR' and 'Evil Heat'
The collection will be released on double LP, CD and digitally The post Primal Scream announce details of 'The Bunker Trilogy' expanded reissues of 'Vanishing Point', 'XTRMNTR' and 'Evil Heat' appeared first on NME.
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Quavo Gets Everything He Wants on Pharrell Williams-Produced Single 'Haavin'
The track previously premiered at Louis Vuitton's Menswear Spring-Summer 2027 show is the first glimpse into Quavo's upcoming album project executive produced by Williams
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Dua Lipa Is Taking Her Book Club to the Next Level and Opening Her Own Library
The physical spot will reside inside Portugal's famed Livraria Lello
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Lionel Richie Postpones Concerts Following Doctors' Advice
Singer was reportedly hospitalized after cutting his Minnesota gig mid-show, but is expected back on stage later this week
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