WTYE News
Charleston-Mattoon Tornado Confirmed as an EF-2
(Undated) -- Following Wednesday's storms, the National Weather Service has confirmed tornadoes across the area. The storm that impacted the Charleston-Matton area has been confirmed as an EF-2 with peak winds of 116 mph. It reportedly stayed on the ground for nearly fourteen miles and had a max width of 800 yards. The...
Jun 19, 2026
CCHD Set to Hold "Heartsaver" CPR Class
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department will hold a "Heartsaver" CPR Class next week. The CCHD says the classes are $25 per person and will be held at the Crawford County Health Department. The "HeartSaver CPR" class is set for June 23rd. The class will cover AED Training, Infant CPR, Chi...
Jun 19, 2026
West Union Cafe Moves Closer to Reopening
(West Union) -- The comeback of a popular area restaurant is nearing completion. According to a post on their Facebook page, the West Union Cafe is reopening its doors and is currently looking for "great people to join the team." They will be hosting "walk-in interviews" next week. Find the full sch...
Jun 19, 2026
National Average Falls Below the $4 Mark
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has fallen below four dollars. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.96 a gallon. Drivers here in the Land of Lincoln are paying a statewide average of $4.21, down a dime from Monday. Across the Wabash in Indi...
Jun 19, 2026
Red Cross Needs Blood Donations Now
(Undated) -- Despite efforts to rebuild the national blood supply, the inventory has continued to drop at an alarming rate. According to the American Red Cross, scheduled donations, which account for 90% of all blood donations, have dropped sharply in recent weeks. As a result, the blood supply has fallen, raising conc...
Jun 19, 2026
WTYE Sports
Three RHS Players Named to 2026 Little Illini Conference All-Conference Selections
(Robinson) -- A trio of Robinson Maroons baseball players made the 2026 Little Illini Conference All-Conference Selections. Graysen Brown was named 1st Team. Gunner Hoalt was named 2nd Team and Braylon Murray was an Honorable Mention. The Maroons wrapped up the season with a loss against Newton in the 2A Effingham Regi...
Jun 08, 2026
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
WTYE Obituaries
Velma Louise Thompson
Mrs. Velma Louise Thompson, known lovingly to many as Velma, passed from this life on June 12, 2026, in Oblong, Illinois, at the age of 95. She was born on September 25, 1930, in Bixby, Missouri, to Ellis and Mary Patterson Wisdom, and she lived a long and faithful life marked by quiet strength, steadfast devotion, and...
Jun 17, 2026
Dennis Fay Jennings
Dennis Fay Jennings, age 79, died February 15, 2026 while visiting a friend in Lincoln City, Oregon. Dennis was a resident of Chicago for 55 years. He was born in Oakland, California on June 26, 1946. His parents were Benjamin Fay Jennings and Retha Edna (McDaniel) Jennings. He was a graduate of Palestine High School i...
Jun 09, 2026
Entertainment News
Russell Crowe says 'Gladiator II' failed because it lacked original film's 'moral core'
Russell Crowe says the "Gladiator" sequel failed because it destroyed the "moral core" that made the original 2000 film a global box office success.
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Brooks Nader flaunts her toned abs in black bikini while filming her reality show
Brooks Nader shows off toned abs in a black bikini while filming season two of her hit reality show Love Thy Nader, sharing behind-the-scenes photos.
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Jack Osbourne tells critics to 'shut the f--- up' after backlash over White House UFC fight attendance
Jack Osbourne defends attending the UFC fight at the White House, calling the backlash "completely insane" and stressing it was a sporting event.
Jun 19, 2026
Goldie Hawn sounds the alarm on childhood celebrity culture: 'All I can say is it's a nightmare'
Goldie Hawn calls child influencer fame a "nightmare," warning kids lack tools to handle celebrity without earning it through discipline and hard work.
Jun 19, 2026
Jelly Roll, Bunnie Xo 'still having a baby together' despite divorce: everything we know about the split
Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo on May 18 in Tennessee, with Bunnie saying a big fight on Mother's Day led to a breakdown in their relationship.
Jun 19, 2026
Music News
Keith Richards says Mick Jagger "won't bloody stop" making new music
"We had enough stuff if we wanted to keep pushing, and so Mick and I gave each other the usual wry look and said: 'Yeah, let's keep pushing'" The post Keith Richards says Mick Jagger "won't bloody stop" making new music appeared first on NME.
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Tay Keith's family pays tribute to "a cultural force whose work helped define the sound of a generation"
"While the world knew him as Tay Keith, his family knew him as BryTavious - a source of love, strength, laughter, and guidance" The post Tay Keith's family pays tribute to "a cultural force whose work helped define the sound of a generation" appeared first on NME.
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Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer bassist, dead at 50
"We love our brother so so much," the band's frontwoman wrote. "Words don't cover it. I know so many out there love him too" The post Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer bassist, dead at 50 appeared first on NME.
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Albert Hammond Jr. explains delay of The Strokes' new album 'Reality Awaits'
The guitarist has also released a new dance punk single with KennyHoopla titled 'NEW AMERICA//' The post Albert Hammond Jr. explains delay of The Strokes' new album 'Reality Awaits' appeared first on NME.
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Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder shares inspirational new song 'Better Believe'
He made the track alongside college students in conjunction with the Chicago young people's charity Guitars Over Guns The post Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder shares inspirational new song 'Better Believe' appeared first on NME.
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