WTYE News
CCHD Confirms West Nile Positive Mosquito Sample
(Robinson) -- The Crawford County Health Department is reporting the first confirmed West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample of the 2026 season in Crawford County. According to the CCHD, the positive sample was collected in Robinson on August 19, 2026, and was confirmed through routine testing. They say confirmation o...
Aug 21, 2026
Gas Prices Tick Higher Heading into the Weekend
(Undated) -- Gas prices are trending higher as we head into the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.11 a gallon, up eight cents from the beginning of the week. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $4.41, a twelve-cent jump from Monday. Across the Wabash in In...
Aug 21, 2026
The Nerds Take Over the Robinson Civic Center Tomorrow
(Robinson) -- The nerds take over the Robinson Civic Center tomorrow. NerdCon is back with more than thirty unique vendor booths, a Magic: The Gathering: The Hobbit presale event by Galactic Games and Things out of Olney, a Super Smash Brothers tournament, and a cosplay contest. Event organizers are also excited to ann...
Aug 21, 2026
Elk's Children's Care Clinic set for September
(Robinson) -- The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will be in Robinson next month for a free assessment clinic. They will be working in conjunction with the Robinson Elks 1188 Lodge. The clinic will be held at the CMH Bone and Joint Center on September 9th from 9 a.m.-11 a.m., by appointment only. The office i...
Aug 21, 2026
Investigation Continues into Mattoon Building Collapse
(Mattoon) -- A building is severely damaged after it collapsed in Mattoon. The incident happened yesterday near 19th Street and Western Avenue. Authorities say it is unclear what caused the two-story building to collapse. The Mattoon Fire Department and the building's insurance company will conduct investigations to de...
Aug 21, 2026
WTYE Sports
Late Rally Helps the Maroons Pick Up Win Over Charleston
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons kicked off the 2026 football season with a thrilling 44-41 win over Charleston on the road last night. RHS was down by 14 at half and 10 after the 3rd quarter before outscoring Charleston 19-6 in the 4th quarter. The rally was capped off by a two-minute drive that went 80 yards and resulte...
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OHS Falls as Week 1 of the High School Football Season Begins
(Undated) -- The 2026 high school football season is underway. The Oblong Panthers kicked off their 2026 season last night with a loss at Ron Welsh Field. The Panthers fell to Cerro Gordo 30-12. Tonight, the Palestine/Hutsonville Pioneers begin their season at home against Meridian with a 7 p.m. kickoff. The RHS Maroon...
Aug 21, 2026
RHS Golf Team Tied for Third in Four Team Meet
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons Boys Golf Team carded a 179 yesterday in a four-team meet. The Maroons fell to Casey Westfield, who shot a 164. Red Hill/Lawrenceville finished with a team score of 166. Flora carded a 179. Ben Coonce, Zach Chamblin, and Hunter Murrell all shot 43 for the Maroons. The RHS Girls Golf Team w...
Aug 21, 2026
RHS Golf Teams Pick Up Wins Over OPH
(Robinson) -- The RHS Boys and Girls Golf Teams both beat OPH and Marshall last night. Ben Coonce was medalist for the boys with a 39. Leah Correll was medalist for the girls with a 36. They will be back in action tomorrow when they face off against Flora.
Aug 20, 2026
RHS Girls Golf Team Finishes 2nd in Mt. Carmel Invite
(Robinson) -- The RHS Girls Golf Team finished second out of nine teams at the Mt Carmel Invitational on Friday. Leah Correll was the medalist, winning the "invite" with an even-par round of 72. Addie Stewart shot a 92, Natalie Richards carded a 102, and Mya Wright finished with 107. The girls will be back in...
Aug 17, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
William J. "Bill" McMillen III
William J. "Bill" McMillen III, 90, of Robinson, IL, passed away on August 19, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born on September 12, 1935, in Vincennes, IN, to William James McMillen II and Rosalee Frances (Murray) McMillen. He grew up in Vincennes and graduated from Lincoln High Schoo...
Aug 20, 2026
Kevin Delane Bennett
Kevin Delane Bennett, 62, of Oblong, IL, passed away on August 12, 2026, at Eastgate Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Washington, IN. He came into the world on October 16, 1963, in Vincennes, IN, and he grew up in Oblong, learning early that a day was meant to be worked. As a boy, he baled hay, split and sold fire...
Aug 17, 2026
Joseph Erin Brown
Joseph Erin Brown, 16, of Robinson, IL, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. A time of visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29th, at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson. A celebration of his life will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. with...
Aug 10, 2026
Entertainment News
Hayden Panettiere's co-star Justin Chatwin 'pissed off' over Hollywood culture after her passing
Justin Chatwin slams Hollywood culture for failing people battling trauma and addiction as he grieves "Sleepwalker" co-star Hayden Panettiere.
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Wendy Williams delivers blunt 3-word plea in rare sighting amid guardianship battle
Wendy Williams fired off a blunt three-word plea during a rare NYC outing, her first known public appearance since February amid her guardianship battle.
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Crystal Hefner felt 'absolutely brainwashed' during Hugh Hefner marriage, reveals strict Playboy mansion rules
Crystal Hefner describes being brainwashed at the Playboy Mansion, claiming emotional abuse and Stockholm Syndrome during her marriage to Hugh Hefner.
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Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
From a $330 million ranch purchase and a royal return to romantic escapes and bikini-clad vacations, see how closely you followed this week's biggest entertainment headlines.
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Anna Faris admits drinking fueled depression and 'self-sabotage' before she decided to quit
Anna Faris revealed on the "Dear Chelsea" podcast that she stopped drinking after noticing a personal correlation between alcohol and depression.
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Music News
Tupac murder trial plays "secret" police interview with Keffe D admitting role in rapper's shooting
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis' defence lawyers maintain that his accounts were fabricated The post Tupac murder trial plays "secret" police interview with Keffe D admitting role in rapper's shooting appeared first on NME.
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Janie Bradford, Motown songwriter behind 'Money (That's What I Want)', dies aged 87
Berry Gordy described her as one of the label's "unsung heroes" The post Janie Bradford, Motown songwriter behind 'Money (That's What I Want)', dies aged 87 appeared first on NME.
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Janie Bradford, Motown Songwriter Who Co-Wrote 'Money (That's What I Want'), Dead at 87
"Janie was there with me from the very beginning, before there was even a Motown," Berry Gordy writes in tribute to label's receptionist-turned-hit songwriter
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Watch Moby perform 'Father Ted' favourite 'My Lovely Horse' live in Dublin
"If you need a new national anthem, may I suggest this song?" The post Watch Moby perform 'Father Ted' favourite 'My Lovely Horse' live in Dublin appeared first on NME.
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Fontaines D.C. announce intimate New York and Los Angeles shows ahead of 'Dopamine Chamber'
The dates will come just weeks before the release of the band's fifth album in October The post Fontaines D.C. announce intimate New York and Los Angeles shows ahead of 'Dopamine Chamber' appeared first on NME.
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