WTYE News
NWS Issues "Heat Advisory"
(Undated) -- The first real blast of summer heat is forecast for tomorrow. According to the National Weather Service, a "Heat Advisory" will go into effect tomorrow at noon and will remain in effect through 7 p.m. Tuesday. They say hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illness. The public is remin...
Jun 20, 2025
Unit 3 Board Meets Tonight
(Palestine) -- The Palestine Unit 3 School Board will meet this evening. On the agenda in "Action Items," the board will approve a Risk Management Plan, 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, the Health Services contract with the Crawford County Health Department, a Head Start agreement, various insurance renewals, the amen...
Jun 20, 2025
Oblong Chamber to Host South Range Mini Park Ribbon Cutting Saturday
(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong and the Oblong Chamber of Commerce will hold the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of the South Range Street Mini Park tomorrow. Oblong Chamber of Commerce Representative, Angie Catt, says this has been a "community project." Catt says the events begin tomorrow mornin...
Jun 20, 2025
RPD Reports Trio of Drug Related Arrests
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is reporting a trio of recent drug-related arrests. According to Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, on Tuesday, following the investigation of a "suspicious vehicle" at Walmart, officers arrested Carmen Scott of West York. Scott was charged with Unlawful Possessi...
Jun 20, 2025
Gas Prices Climb Higher
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded continues to climb higher as oil prices increase. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.19 a gallon, seven cents higher than last Friday. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $3.43 a gallon, a penny high...
Jun 20, 2025
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
Eric Neil Pierson
Eric Neil Pierson, 55, of Anchorage, AK, formerly of Palestine, IL, passed away on June 17, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family. A time of visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 23rd, at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Palestine. Funeral services will be held at 1...
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
'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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'The Waltons' star Michael Learned explains why she never crossed the line with her TV husband
Actress Michael Learned opened up about her platonic relationship with "The Waltons" co-star Ralph Waite during a recent appearance at The Hollywood Show.
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Princess Diana's bold request was the one thing her designer refused: 'You are a princess'
Fashion designer Jacques Azagury, who worked closely with Princess Diana in her later years, will be offering his signed original sketches and fabrics for auction at Julien's Auctions.
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Diddy prosecution nears close without A-list witnesses in strategic move to focus on charges: celebrity lawyer
R. Kelly's lawyer explained why not including A-list celebrity testimony was a strategic move by the prosecution in Diddy's trial. The government is set to rest their case on Monday.
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Music News
Bruce Springsteen on Trump's America: "I haven't lived through a time like this in my entire life"
"I don’t know what’s going to happen" The post Bruce Springsteen on Trump’s America: “I haven’t lived through a time like this in my entire life” appeared first on NME.
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British Prime Minister on Kneecap's Glastonbury Gig: 'I Don't Think That's Appropriate'
"This is about the threats that shouldn't be made," Keir Starmer says ahead of Irish trio's festival performance next weekend
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30 years later, where are Michael Jackson's giant 'HIStory' statues now?
Up to 10 statues were built around the world to promote the album The post 30 years later, where are Michael Jackson’s giant ‘HIStory’ statues now? appeared first on NME.
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Listen to Public Enemy protest against gun violence and "crooked politicians who ain't playing fair" on new song 'March Madness'
"We are still fighting the power and for positive change all these years later” The post Listen to Public Enemy protest against gun violence and “crooked politicians who ain’t playing fair” on new song ‘March Madness’ appeared first on NME.
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Check out Tom Sharkett's euphoric remix of LCD Soundsystem classic 'Home'
"It wormed its way into our hearts and never left. So we made it official" The post Check out Tom Sharkett’s euphoric remix of LCD Soundsystem classic ‘Home’ appeared first on NME.
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