WTYE News
Rainy Weather Forecast to Continue
(Undated) -- It may soon be time to add pontoons to your car. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, periods of showers and a few thunderstorms will bring "widespread rainfall" to the area through tonight. They also say there is a "marginal risk&q...
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LaMotte Fire Department Responds to Alarm at Palestine Grade School
(Palestine) -- A malfunctioning HVAC unit tripped an automatic alarm at Palestine Grade School. LaMotte Fire Department officials say that late Monday night, the LaMotte Fire Department was called to 205 S. Washington, Palestine Grade School, for an automatic fire alarm. They say that after a brief investigation, firef...
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Oblong Village Board Meets Today
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Village Board meets this afternoon. The board will get an update from the Oblong Chamber President, Angie Catt. They will also hear from Shannon Woodard from Stone and Waggoner regarding a public infrastructure grant, and Josh Kapper will provide an update on 101 W. Main. In other business, the V...
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LTC Set to Host "Ag Exploration Night"
(Undated) -- Lincoln Trail College will be highlighting agriculture during an upcoming event. According to Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Program Director of Marketing and Communications, Chris Forde, "Ag Exploration Night" will be a great opportunity to learn more about the new ag program at LTC and ag ...
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CCHD Needs Donations for its Cancer Comfort Bags
(Undated) - The Crawford County Health Department is seeking donations for its "Cancer Comfort Bags." The "Cancer Comfort Bag" program, established in 2022, provides a tote bag filled with comfort items and essentials to Crawford County residents battling cancer. The CCHD says that while they promot...
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WTYE Sports
Listen to the Regional Championship Tonight
(Robinson) -- The Regional Championship will be played tonight at Robinson High School. Number one-seeded Teutopolis will face off against number five seed Newton. T-Town advanced with a 50-43 win over Mt. Carmel on Wednesday. Newton hung on for a 67-58 win over Salem to advance. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Pregame on 101...
Feb 27, 2026
Two OPH Players Named to LOVC 1st Team
(Undated) -- The LOVC has announced its All Conference Team for High School Girls Basketball. Two members of the OPH Lady Wildcats have earned honors. Gena Kidwell and Alyssa Tipton both earned 1st Team honors. The Lady Wildcats finished the season 14-16 overall, 5-1 in the LOVC.
Feb 26, 2026
Hoops Doubleheader on the Schedule Tonight
(Undated) -- All county schools have been eliminated from postseason hoops action. However, our basketball broadcast schedule is not done. The Regional Semifinal and Championship games will be played at RHS and we will be carrying those games live. Today's schedule features a doubleheader with T-Town facing off against...
Feb 25, 2026
Maroons Season Comes to an End
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons season came to an end last night with a 49-41 loss to Mt. Carmel in the Regional Quarterfinals. With the win, Mt. Carmel advances to face Teutopolis tomorrow evening in game one of a doubleheader in the Regional Semifinal. Elsewhere last night, the OPH Wildcats fell to Newton by a final of...
Feb 24, 2026
RHS Wraps Up Regular Season with a Win
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons are heading into the first game of the postseason tonight with a little momentum following Friday's 70-66 win over Dieterich. With the win, the boys ended the regular season 14-17 overall and 2-5 in the LIC. The 9th-seeded Maroons will face off against 8th seeded Mt. Carmel in the Regional...
Feb 23, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Roberta "Bertie" Eileen Stephens
Roberta "Bertie" Eileen Stephens, 73, of Martinsville, IL, died on March 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home. Bertie was born on October 16, 1952, in Robinson, IL, to Warren Elliott and Maxine (VanArsdalen) Elliott Fleek. She grew up in Martinsville and was a proud graduate of the Class of 1970 at Martinsvill...
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Jacquelyn R. "Jackie" Murdock
Jacquelyn R. "Jackie" Murdock, 74, of Robinson, IL, passed away on March 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She was born on August 7, 1951, in Robinson, and she never really strayed far from the place and people she knew best. A 1969 graduate of Robinson High School, Jackie spent her life rooted in this are...
Mar 03, 2026
Barbara J. Day
Barbara J. Day, 86, of Robinson, IL, passed away on March 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She was born on August 19, 1939, in Indianapolis, IN, and grew up in Mount Carmel, IL, where she graduated from Mount Carmel High School with the Class of 1958. On May 25th of that same year, she married Jerry C. Day in Fairf...
Mar 03, 2026
Betty Schuur
Betty Schuur passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026, while holding her husband Dave's hand. Betty was born in New York City but spent most of her childhood years in Korea as her parents were Presbyterian missionaries. Her father, Otto, was a Minister at the only Presbyterian church in Seoul, South Korea at...
Mar 03, 2026
George Ernest Baker
George Ernest Baker, 93, of Robinson, IL, died on February 26, 2026, at 3:24 a.m. at Arbor Rose (now known as Shepard Premier) in Robinson, IL. George was born on December 16, 1932, in Robinson, IL, to George Franklin Baker & Marian Lillian "Briggs" Baker. He graduated from Robinson High School in 1950. H...
Mar 02, 2026
Entertainment News
Demi Lovato condemns past relationship with 30-year-old man when she was teen: 'That's not OK'
Demi Lovato criticized her past relationship with an ex-boyfriend, calling their 12-year age gap "not OK" as she reflects on dating him at 17 years old. Lovato did not mention names.
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Kesha's war on White House backfires as administration mocks singer for boosting video views
The White House brushes off Kesha's demands to stop using her music in TikTok videos, with officials mocking the pop star's outrage over military content.
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Nelson twins refused 'dishonorable' bankruptcy to protect father's legacy after inheriting millions in debt
Nelson family nearly lost "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" after Ricky Nelson's death left estate millions in debt, but twin sons refused bankruptcy to save legacy.
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Coast Guard investigates death of 'Deadliest Catch' deckhand in Alaska fishing incident
Coast Guard investigates the death of "Deadliest Catch" deckhand Todd Meadows, who fell overboard while fishing near Alaska aboard the Aleutian Lady vessel.
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'Real Housewives' star stranded 17 hours away in US as sons shelter in Dubai during Iranian missile strikes
"Real Housewives of Dubai" star Caroline Stanbury shares her parental nightmare as Iran strikes UAE, leaving her unable to return home to teenage sons in Dubai.
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Music News
Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan says rock music was "purposely dialed down" by CIA and MTV from the late '90s
"If you were at MTV or around MTV in 1997 or 1998, suddenly they decided rock was out when rock was still very, very high up in the thing. And it was replaced by rap..." The post Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan says rock music was "purposely dialed down" by CIA and MTV from the late '90s appeared fi...
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Harry Styles Reflects on Liam Payne's Death: 'It's Difficult to Lose a Friend Who Is So Like You'
In a recent interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, the musician addressed the death of his One Direction bandmate for the first time
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TRNSMT change set times to show Scotland World Cup match
Richard Ashcroft will take to the stage earlier than planned, and fans can stay behind to catch the match on "largest screens in the country" The post TRNSMT change set times to show Scotland World Cup match appeared first on NME.
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FLO tell us about imminent new music: "Expect it to be more intense in every way"
The R&B trio also told NME about wanting to inspire young talent from underprivileged backgrounds, and how a busy year of touring has meant that they "have really grown, and it's showing in the music" The post FLO tell us about imminent new music: "Expect it to be more intense in every way" appe...
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Justin Timberlake sues to block release of "this is going to ruin the tour" body cam footage from DWI arrest
The musician says release of the footage saying would cause "severe and irreparable harm" to his "personal and professional reputation" and subject him "to public ridicule and harassment" The post Justin Timberlake sues to block release of "this is going to ruin the tour" body ca...
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