WTYE News
OSFM Announces $6 Million in Small Equipment Grants
The Illinois Fire Marshal's office has given around six million dollars to fire protection districts across the Land of Lincoln. Each selected department will get up to $26,000 in funding for firefighting and ambulance equipment. Counties in this area received funding: In Crawford County, the money went to the LaMott...
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Special Olympics Back in Terre Haute
More than five thousand athletes, coaches, and fans are heading to Terre Haute next week for the 2026 Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games. The state's largest annual competition kicks off June 12th on the campuses of Indiana State and Rose-Hulman. Events are free and open to the public.
Jun 03, 2026
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Village of Oblong Board Meeting This Evening
The Village of Oblong Board is scheduled to meet this evening with several items of business on the agenda. The meeting gets underway at 5 p.m. this evening. Trustees will hear public comments and review delinquent water bills. Among the evening's discussion items, board members are expected to consider a request from ...
Jun 03, 2026
Real Estate Tax Bills Hitting Crawford Co. Mailboxes
Crawford County residents should be on the lookout for real estate tax bills to hit their mailboxes. Crawford County Treasurer, Rikki Callaway, says her office has been working diligently to prepare and mail the "2025 payable 2026 real estate tax bills." Taxpayers are reminded that property taxes should be pa...
Jun 01, 2026
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Cross Street Market Season Begins Tomorrow
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Chamber is inviting the public to kick off summer with the 2026 Cross Street Market. The Cross Street Market will be held each Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through July 25th. Follow the Robinson Chamber on Facebook for the latest information. Interested vendors are invited to sign up at robin...
May 29, 2026
WTYE Sports
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
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
WTYE Obituaries
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...
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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...
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Robert Neal Estep
Robert Neal Estep, 55, passed away on May 29, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 15, 1970, in Sullivan, IN, the son of Robert and Diana (Davis) Estep. Though his life began in Indiana, Neal grew up in Robinson, IL, where he graduated from Robinson High School in 1988. From there, Neal continued hi...
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Entertainment News
Ted Danson says he wants to 'apologize forever' for doing blackface at Whoopi Goldberg roast
Ted Danson calls his 1993 blackface performance at Whoopi Goldberg's roast "arrogant and stupid," saying he wants to apologize for the rest of his life.
Jun 04, 2026
Comedian Bert Kreischer says blood clot scare may have saved him from dying in a tour bus fire
Bert Kreischer reveals how a blood clot diagnosis and forced sobriety may have saved him from dying in a tour bus fire that erupted in seconds.
Jun 04, 2026
Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson's past controversial remarks resurface after halting patriotic chant
Chris Robinson sparked backlash after shutting down a "U.S.A." chant at a Black Crowes concert in Tampa. Now, his past comments on politics are coming back to light.
Jun 04, 2026
Cassie Ventura fled the United States after testifying against Diddy in sex crimes trial: docs
Cassie Ventura filed court documents revealing she no longer resides in the United States after testifying against Diddy at his sex crimes trial.
Jun 04, 2026
Vanilla Ice refuses to quit Freedom 250 concert, says he won't let anyone tell him he 'can't be proud'
Vanilla Ice defends his decision to perform at the Great American State Fair's Freedom 250 concerts, saying he is proud of his country and honored.
Jun 04, 2026
Music News
The Mary Wallopers announce new album 'Paddywhackery' with defiant 'Crowns of England' and 2026 UK and Ireland tour
"We want to spread like a virus and destroy anyone who thinks they are above The Mary Wallopers" The post The Mary Wallopers announce new album 'Paddywhackery' with defiant 'Crowns of England' and 2026 UK and Ireland tour appeared first on NME.
Jun 04, 2026
Paul Simon Documents Return to the Road in 'The Quiet Celebration Concert' Movie
Film features a complete performance of Simon's Seven Psalms, and a second set of hits and deep cuts, including "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" and "The Sound of Silence"
Jun 04, 2026
Watch Massive Attack cover 'Regret of the Times' by Seo Taiji and Boys: "We see this cover as an act of continuity, revival and solidarity"
The 1993 song has become an anti-establishment anthem and has been played at democratic demonstrations in South Korea over the years The post Watch Massive Attack cover 'Regret of the Times' by Seo Taiji and Boys: "We see this cover as an act of continuity, revival and solidarity" appeared first on NME.
Jun 04, 2026
Céline Dion Comeback Shows Ticket Onsale Halted by Ticketmaster for 'Suspicious Activity'
The live entertainment company shut the onsale off after fans spent hours waiting in online queues before getting kicked out
Jun 04, 2026
Susan Boyle and Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos link up for new Irn Bru World Cup ad
"More than any other group of fans in the world, the Girders spirit will get us through," Boyle said The post Susan Boyle and Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos link up for new Irn Bru World Cup ad appeared first on NME.
Jun 04, 2026
