WTYE News
Severe Weather is in Our Forecast
(Undated) -- Thunderstorms are forecast to move through the area. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, there is a "moderate risk," level 4 of 5, that these storms will be severe. They say the risks are for strong tornadoes, damaging winds, and large ...
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Newman and Wallace Promoted Recently
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Department saw some "leadership changes" recently. A promotion ceremony was held on Monday by Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, where Sergeant, Jason Newman, was officially promoted and sworn in as Chief Deputy, and Deputy, Lucas Wallace, was promoted and official...
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Several New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- A handful of new names have been recently added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Monday, Kevin Williams was booked into jail on a charge of Unlawful Restraint. Lucas Tolle was booked into jail on an Out of County Warrant. Yesterday, John Worstell was also taken into ...
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First Property Tax Payment Deadline is July 7th
(Robinson) -- Crawford County residents should have received their real estate tax bills. Crawford County Treasurer, Rikki Callaway, reminds taxpayers that property taxes should be paid on or before the due dates to avoid additional penalties, publication costs, certified mailing fees, and other charges. Callaway says ...
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Freedom Fest Set for Saturday in Oblong
(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong is gearing up for this weekend's "Freedom Fest." The Village of Oblong and the Oblong Chamber are inviting the public to celebrate America's 250th birthday. "Freedom Fest" begins this Saturday at 4 p.m. at Oblong Park and culminates in fireworks at 9:10 p.m. Chamber...
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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...
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Steve Leon Hightshoe
Steve Leon Hightshoe of Hutsonville, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper, IN. He was 80 years old, and he had lived all of them as his own man. He was born on September 14, 1945, in Robinson, IL, the son of Russel Leroy & Imo Jeanne (Matheney) Hightshoe. He gre...
Jun 16, 2026
David Dean "Dave" Decker
David D. Decker, known simply as Dave or David, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Robinson, Illinois, at the age of 91, leaving behind a life that was as sturdy as his hands, as wise as his counsel, and as courageous as his spirit. His last few months were a true testament to his faith, love of family and rugged individ...
Jun 15, 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
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...
Jun 04, 2026
Entertainment News
Jane Seymour says finding love in her 70s with fiance John Zambetti feels like a 'miracle'
Jane Seymour, 75, and fiancé John Zambetti, 78, call their love a "miracle" and share details of their romantic and chaotic Malibu proposal.
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Lauren Sánchez Bezos exposes TV career reality after critics said she didn't 'deserve to be there'
Lauren Sánchez Bezos reveals she hid her dyslexia while working as a news anchor, sharing on-air flubs and her journey from fear to advocacy.
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Brittany Aldean shows off toned physique in green bikini during tropical getaway
Brittany Aldean stuns in a green bikini top and patterned skirt in a new mirror selfie shared on her Instagram stories, captioning it with outfit pics.
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Lauren Silverman breaks silence on getting pregnant with Simon Cowell's child while married to someone else
Lauren Silverman reflects on finding out she was pregnant with Simon Cowell's son while still married, calling it one of the hardest times of her life.
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Reality star's daughter arrested on assault charge in New Jersey stemming from alleged dispute
Milania Giudice, daughter of 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Teresa Giudice, was charged with simple assault after a May dispute in Montville Township.
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Music News
TRNSMT Festival 2026: here's the latest weather forecast
The festival returns to Glasgow Green this week, but will it be rain or shine? The post TRNSMT Festival 2026: here's the latest weather forecast appeared first on NME.
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Wu Lyf announce official retail release of 'A Wave That Will Never Break'
The album, which was their first in 15 years, was first released to fans in April The post Wu Lyf announce official retail release of 'A Wave That Will Never Break' appeared first on NME.
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Taylor Swift seen leaving Electric Lady Studios after nine-hour overnight session, as New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani appears to confirm Travis Kelce wedding date
The mayor got fans talking when he said that the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium would "coincide with July 4th, America 250, and Taylor Swift's wedding" The post Taylor Swift seen leaving Electric Lady Studios after nine-hour overnight session, as New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani appears to confirm Travi...
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Lynks shares "accidental" England World Cup parody banger 'Kick The Ball!'
"It's time to show the world that no one kicks like Britain... except for all the times we tried to win and we didn't" The post Lynks shares "accidental" England World Cup parody banger 'Kick The Ball!' appeared first on NME.
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Take a look at what the weather would have been like if there was a Glastonbury 2026
This summer is a fallow year for the Worthy Farm festival, but would it have been rain or shine had it gone ahead? The post Take a look at what the weather would have been like if there was a Glastonbury 2026 appeared first on NME.
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