WTYE News
Severe Weather Possible Through the Weekend
(Undated) -- Weekend weather could bring severe storms to the area. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, a couple of isolated thunderstorms are possible today and tonight. They say that while severe storms are not likely, any storms could produce heavy rainfal...
Sep 18, 2026
CCHD Set to Host "Car Seat Safety Event"
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department is reminding parents to get their child's car seat checked. They say having your car seat checked will help you know that you are using your child's car seat or booster seat correctly and that you are doing the best you can to protect your precious cargo. The Crawford ...
Sep 18, 2026
RPD Continues to Take Applications
(Undated) -- The Robinson Police Department is hiring. They are once again accepting applications for "entry-level" officers and those seeking a lateral transfer. RPD Chief Eric Schmidt says qualified entry-level applicants will be contacted via email and are required to attend physical and written testing on...
Sep 18, 2026
Gas Prices Continue to Surge Higher
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded continues to surge higher. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.48 a gallon, eighteen cents higher than a week ago. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $4.85 a gallon, a thirty-five-cent jump from last...
Sep 18, 2026
ISP Encourages Homecoming Season Safety
(Undated) -- The Illinois State Police reminds teens and their families to enjoy homecoming celebrations responsibly this year because the choices made today can have lasting consequences. In July 2026, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published its "Young Driver Traffic Safety Fact Sheet," ...
Sep 18, 2026
WTYE Sports
Maroons and Pioneers Fall in Week 5
(Undated) -- The Robinson Maroons fell to 2-3 on the season and 1-2 in the LIC, following last night's 20-7 loss to the Marshall Lions. The Maroons' only score came in the second quarter. RHS will look to rebound next Friday when they take on the 0-5 Lawrenceville Indians. Elsewhere in Friday night football action, the...
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Maroons Look to Go Two in Row in Friday Night Football Action
(Undated) -- It's week 5 of the high school football season, and the RHS Maroons will look to ride the momentum of last week's win over Casey-Westfield. The 2-2 Maroons welcome the 1-3 Marshall Lions to Crosby Field tonight. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The pregame on 101.7 WTYE and WTYEfm.com starts at 6:45 p.m. Elsewher...
Sep 18, 2026
Maroons Volleyball Team Falls to Mt. Carmel
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Varsity Volleyball Team fell yesterday to Mt. Carmel, 25-20, 17-25, 20-25. Lily Brown finished with five kills, two aces, and two digs. Eva Brashear finished with three kills, three aces, and three digs. Grace Miller also added three kills, three aces, and six digs en route to the loss. The 8...
Sep 18, 2026
RHS Tennis Team Picks Up Win Over Casey-Westfield
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons Tennis Team picked up a 7-2 win over Casey-Westfield yesterday. The Lady Maroons took four of six singles matches before sweeping all three doubles courts. Kate Rosborough, Alex Leek, Avery Ackman, and Addy Strauch all picked up wins in singles action. Robinson took control in doubles, swe...
Sep 18, 2026
RHS Soccer Team Wins Third in a Row
(Robinson) -- The RHS Soccer Team is now on a three-game winning streak following yesterday's 3-2 win over T-Town. Head Coach Hillary Maxwell says that despite last-minute changes to the time and location because of the heat, the Maroons persevered and worked hard for the win. Hayden Bonnell scored twice with assists f...
Sep 16, 2026
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