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...
Aug 22, 2026
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
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
Paulina Porizkova, Halle Berry and Elizabeth Hurley prove age is just a number in bikini photos
Paulina Porizkova, Halle Berry, Elizabeth Hurley and more stars over 55 shared stunning bikini photos on Instagram proving age is just a number.
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Bret Michaels cancels remaining 2026 tour dates hours after 'comeback' performance due to health scare
Bret Michaels' doctors pulled him off the road for months of recovery after recent surgeries, canceling all of his remaining 2026 tour dates.
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Jill Wagner pitched Taylor Sheridan 'Lioness' after military husband revealed real-life program: What to know
Jill Wagner pitched Taylor Sheridan the idea for "Lioness" after her husband David Lemanowicz, a U.S. Army major, introduced her to the program.
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Tom Hanks put 'Band of Brothers' stars in their place during boot camp 'mutiny,' Neal McDonough reveals
Neal McDonough reveals how Tom Hanks arrived by helicopter to deliver a powerful speech that ended a cast mutiny during "Band of Brothers" boot camp.
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'Double Lives of Suburban Wives' star says secret adult-content side hustle got her fired from corporate job
A St. Louis mom of four on TLC's "Double Lives of Suburban Wives" says her hidden adult-content business cost her the corporate job she built for years.
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Music News
New "Letterboxd for clubbing" app lets you rate DJs after a night out
Seen Live also allows users to log gigs, upload photos and discover artists through other people's reviews The post New "Letterboxd for clubbing" app lets you rate DJs after a night out appeared first on NME.
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BBC Introducing announce 'LIVE' events across the UK for young artists after being axed from Reading & Leeds
The programme will span 10 locations with performances, workshops, open mics and panels The post BBC Introducing announce 'LIVE' events across the UK for young artists after being axed from Reading & Leeds appeared first on NME.
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Deep Cuts, Hits, and a Choir: Foo Fighters' Hollywood Bowl Debut Sends Off Gustavo Dudamel With a Bang
The band also paid tribute to late drummer Taylor Hawkins in a short, effective set
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Bret Michaels Cancels All 2026 Tour Dates for 'Rest and Recovery' After Recent Surgeries
"I may have just chosen to go sooner than I should have," singer writes after comeback show following kidney stone removal. "We will come back better than ever"
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Dr. Dre says he is "embracing" AI in music: "It's a new tool for creativity"
The hip-hop legend compared opposition to the technology with the early reaction to drum machines and synthesisers The post Dr. Dre says he is "embracing" AI in music: "It's a new tool for creativity" appeared first on NME.
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