WTYE News

Keep Your Umbrella Handy
(Undated) -- Wet and rainy weather is forecast to stick around. According to the National Weather Service, a few thunderstorms will linger into today with a better chance of storms likely Friday through Sunday, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. They say, while still uncertain, there is some potential f...
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CCHD Seeking Donations for "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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Learn to "Stop the Bleed" With CMH and the CMH Foundation
(Undated) -- At a moment's notice, any of us might be in a situation where we are the help until help arrives. According to Crawford Memorial Hospital, about twenty percent of people who die from a traumatic injury might have survived if they had received "bleeding control" from someone nearby. CMH Foundation...
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United Way "Days of Caring" Begin Next Week
(Undated) -- The United Way of Crawford County has announced its upcoming "Days of Caring." According to the United Way, the Annual Days of Caring will include projects in Oblong, Hutsonville, Robinson, New Hebron, and Palestine. Many of this year's projects will be at the schools throughout the county. Unite...
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Checkout Red Cross "Rapid Pass" Now
(Undated) - Your next chance to "Give the Gift of Life" in Crawford County is this Friday. Now would be the perfect time to visit redcrossblood.org and sign up for "Rapid Pass." According to the Red Cross, "Rapid Pass" can help save time during your next blood or platelet donation by revie...
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WTYE Sports
IHSA Struggles to Find Officials
(Undated) -- Finding officials to work Illinois High School Association games is an ongoing challenge. According to IHSA Executive Director, Craig Anderson, the shortage is trending in the right direction, but it remains challenging across 16 different sports. If you are interested in becoming an official, the IHSA pla...
Jun 24, 2025
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
WTYE Obituaries

Melissa Alice (Rains) Richardville
Melissa Alice (Rains) Richardville, age 71, of Bridgeport, died on July 3, 2025, at Carle Richland Extended Care Suites in Olney, IL after several years braving cancer treatment. Born February 20, 1954, to Gerald and Janet (Van Doel) Rains, Melissa graduated from Hutsonville High School in 1972. She began her career at...
22h ago

Ruby "Irene" Norton
Mrs. Ruby "Irene" Norton, age 100, of Hutsonville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 12:20 p.m. at Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing in Marshall, Illinois, following several years of declining health. She was surrounded by the love and prayers of her family as she entered into e...
22h ago

Bradley J. Lowe
Bradley J. Lowe, 64, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on June 27, 2025. He was born on July 30, 1960, in Sullivan, IN, to Charles and Betty (Heleine) Lowe. Brad is survived by his siblings: Cindy & Andy Rachoy, Kathy & Tom Tingley, Charlie Lowe, Deanne Leckey, Lisa & Jim Hyde, Delores Lowe, Mary Lowe, Richard ...
Jul 07, 2025

Blake A. Moore
Blake A. Moore, 28, of Robinson, IL, formerly of Palestine, passed away on June 29, 2025. He was born on November 8, 1996, in Taylorville, IL, and raised in Palestine, where sports quickly became his outlet. Whether it was football, basketball, or baseball, he had a natural intensity that matched his competitive spirit...
Jul 07, 2025

Rex Mitchell
Rex Mitchell, 81, of Palestine, IL, passed away in the comfort of his home on June 29, 2025. Born on March 12, 1944, in Robinson, IL, Rex grew up locally, attending school in Porterville before graduating from Robinson High School. Not long after, he headed north in search of work, eventually finding his footing as a m...
Jul 01, 2025
Entertainment News

Gary Coleman's ex knows more about his death 'than she's telling': former FBI agent
Polygraph examiner George Olivo states that Gary Coleman's ex-wife Shannon Price knows why she did poorly on "Lie Detector: Truth or Deception" when asked about the late star's 2010 fall.
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Diddy juror points to where defense 'poked holes' in prosecution's case to get racketeering acquittal
An alternate juror in Diddy's trial shared how the defense challenged key prosecution witnesses. The jury found the rapper guilty on two prostitution-related counts.
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Tom Cruise's ex-wife Katie Holmes appears to approve his rumored relationship with Ana de Armas
Katie Holmes appeared to show approval of ex-husband Tom Cruise's rumored romance with Ana de Armas by liking an Instagram post about the couple arriving together in London.
12h ago

Country singer Pat Green's family members missing in deadly central Texas floods
The Texas floods have impacted country singer Pat Green personally as his brother's family remains missing in Kerrville and more than 100 people have died.
14h ago

Christina Haack celebrates 42nd birthday with bikini photo and ambitious plans for the year ahead
Reality TV star Christina Haack marks her 42nd birthday while enjoying champagne from her new brand Clé Cachée, receiving well wishes from ex-husband's wife Heather El Moussa.
14h ago
Music News

Richard Ashcroft responds after Oasis fan goes viral for Shazaming 'Bittersweet Symphony' at Cardiff gig
One person quipped that they should have been “escorted off the premises” for not knowing the hit song The post Richard Ashcroft responds after Oasis fan goes viral for Shazaming ‘Bittersweet Symphony’ at Cardiff gig appeared first on NME.
1h ago

David Bowie's final years to be celebrated in huge new box set 'I Can't Give Everything Away (2002-2016)'
Named after the closing track on ‘Blackstar’, the box sets include newly remastered versions with input from Bowie co-producer Tony Visconti The post David Bowie’s final years to be celebrated in huge new box set ‘I Can’t Give Everything Away (2002-2016)’ appeared first on NME.
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Soulwax announce "live, loud and loose" new album 'All Systems Are Lying' with huge double A-side
"We wanted to capture the feeling of a band playing electronic instruments" The post Soulwax announce “live, loud and loose” new album ‘All Systems Are Lying’ with huge double A-side appeared first on NME.
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Watch Yungblud gift Ozzy Osbourne custom made gold cross in moving video: "I love you Oz"
“Thank you for everything. It’s a fucking honour,” Yungblud said The post Watch Yungblud gift Ozzy Osbourne custom made gold cross in moving video: “I love you Oz” appeared first on NME.
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Geese announce third album 'Getting Killed' with soaring new single 'Taxes'
The record, co-produced by Kenny Beats, will be showcased on a 2025 North American tour The post Geese announce third album ‘Getting Killed’ with soaring new single ‘Taxes’ appeared first on NME.
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