WTYE News
Hot and Stormy Weather Remains in Our Forecast
(Undated) -- Hot and stormy weather is in our forecast. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, a "multi-day" stretch of hot and humid weather will continue most of the week, bringing high temperatures in the low to mid-90s, low temperatures in the mid-...
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Two Arrested on Drug charges Following Traffic Stop
(Robinson) -- A pair of Robinson residents were arrested late last week on drug charges following a traffic stop at Hucks in Robinson. Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, is reporting that on Thursday just after midnight, deputies arrested thirty-year-old Juliana Connor for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and P...
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Charleston Man Arrested Following Friday Traffic Stop
(Undated) -- A Friday night traffic stop landed a Charleston man behind bars. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, at around 10:05 p.m. deputies arrested thirty-four-year-old Steven Lisenbee for Driving While License Suspended and a Clark County Warrant for Failure to Appear for the same charge. Lisenbee w...
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Unit 2 Board to Hold Budget Hearing Ahead of Regular Meeting
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Unit 2 Board has several items on the agenda for tonight's meeting. In "Old Business, they will consider and approve the amended Fiscal Year 2025 budget. In "New Business," they are set to consider and approve "emergency" HLS resolutions for skylight repair at Washing...
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Unit 4 Board Meets Tonight
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 School Board will meet tonight for its regular monthly meeting. In "Old Business," the board will hear reports from various committees, the Academic Foundation, a Summer School report, and discuss and approve the amended 2024-2025 school district budget. In "New Business,&qu...
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WTYE Sports
RHS Basketball Coach Announces Upcoming Camp
(Robinson) -- RHS Head Basketball Coach, Randy Bishop, has announced an upcoming camp. Bishop says the camp will be held June 9th through June 12th. Camp fees are $65 for any boy going into 6th grade through 12th grade for the 2025-2026 school year. Bishop says camp forms are available on the Robinson Boys Basketball F...
Jun 04, 2025
Robinson Lady Maroons Fall to Columbia Varsity Eagles
(Columbia IL) -- The Robinson Lady Maroons Softball came up short in a 3-1 road loss against the Columbia Varsity Eagles on Tuesday. After three scoreless innings, Columbia broke through in the fourth with a three-run homer, which proved to be the game-winning play. Robinson managed to get on the board in the sixth wit...
May 28, 2025
Lady Maroons Softball Team Heads to Regionals Today
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons Softball Team begins Regional play today at Greenville. RHS Athletic Director, Tara Apple, says the first pitch for today's game has been bumped up thirty minutes to 4:00 p.m. instead of 4:30 p.m. to accommodate Hillsboro's Graduation Ceremony. She says as a result, the bus departure ...
May 23, 2025
Three Maroons Advance to Track State Championship
(Robinson) -- The RHS Boys Track and Field Team competed at the Tolono Unity Sectional yesterday. The Maroons finished in 10th as a team. Three individual athletes qualified for the state championship meet next weekend. Jevan Wampler finished in 1st in the shot put, Blake Green finished in 3rd in the Long Jump, and Mil...
May 22, 2025
Maroons Fall to Newton to Wrap Up the Season
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons baseball season came to an end yesterday in the Regional Semifinal. The Maroons fell 4-3 to the Newton Eagles in Newton as a result of a walk-off. The game was tied at three in the bottom of the 7th when Newton's Drake Wolf hit a sac fly to score the winning run. Gunner Hoalt took the loss...
May 22, 2025
WTYE Obituaries
Rosemary Badgley
Rosemary Badgley, 85, of Robinson, IL, passed away on June 19, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on April 6, 1940, in Robinson, the daughter of Francis Lee and Bethel (Crossfield) Moore. She grew up here, graduated from Robinson High School in 1959, and never really le...
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Jerry Lee Smith
Jerry Lee Smith, age 83, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 8:07 AM at Ridgeview Nursing and Rehab in Oblong. He was born on April 19, 1942, in Pike County, Indiana, to Zelta James Smith and Aileen (Waterson) Smith. Jerry was a proud graduate of Bridgeport High School, Class of 196...
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Eric Neil Pierson
Eric Neil Pierson, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend to many, left us too soon on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, aged 55 years old. He was born August 30, 1969, to Larry and Diana Pierson in Palestine, Illinois, where he had a traditional small-town upbringing, playing in the streets with friends, being active...
Jun 20, 2025
Barbara Joan (Brown) Garrard
Mrs. Barbara Joan (Brown) Garrard, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Peoria, Arizona on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Barbara was born in Robinson, IL, January 24, 1931, to Kenneth and Leona M (Beeman) Brown, the third of six children. She was a Christian of deep faith and was baptized at the age of 12. She met...
Jun 19, 2025
Mary Mae Carey
Mary Mae Carey lived her 92 years like a well-loved hymn-soft and steady in some verses, bright and joyful in others, but always anchored in faith. She passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, surrounded by the love she spent a lifetime giving away. She was born on April 13, 1933, in Berne, IN, to Mearle and Gladys Chr...
Jun 17, 2025
Entertainment News
Barbara Walters turned down Clint Eastwood romance because she didn't 'mix business with pleasure'
New documentary exposes Barbara Walters' controversial career and complex relationships, highlighting how the pioneering journalist neglected personal life for professional success.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton quietly building trusted team for 'inevitable transition': experts
While King Charles III has been dutifully completing royal duties, Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Prince and Princess of Wales, are thinking about their futures.
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Missing witnesses and lingering questions plague prosecution as Diddy trial nears conclusion: expert
Sean "Diddy" Combs sex crimes trial nears conclusion as prosecution wraps up case after six weeks of testimony, with defense expected to rest by Wednesday.
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'Sanford and Son' and 'The Waltons' actress Lynn Hamilton dead at 95
Actress Lynn Hamilton, who played Donna Harris in 'Sanford and Son' and Verdie Grant Foster in 'The Waltons,' has passed away at 95, after a career spanning five decades.
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Larry Flynt's widow, unshaken by OnlyFans boom, says Hustler is still evolving after its provocative past
Hustler publisher Larry Flynt married his nurse, Liz Berrios, in 1998. They remained together until his death in 2021 at age 78. She now has a new book out, "HUSTLER®50: 50 Years of Freedom."
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Music News
Liam Gallagher hits back at critics of Adidas campaign: "Oasis don't discriminate"
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Watch Muse play the classic 'Unintended' live for the first time in 12 years at Pinkpop
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Loyle Carner set for CBeebies Bedtime Story ahead of Glastonbury 2025 Other Stage headline performance
“I’ve practised for this every night in my son’s room" The post Loyle Carner set for CBeebies Bedtime Story ahead of Glastonbury 2025 Other Stage headline performance appeared first on NME.
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Pulp's Candida Doyle says Glastonbury "weren't interested" in band playing to mark 30 years of headline set
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Duran Duran to bring annual 'Danse Macabre' Halloween show to Manchester for 2025
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