WTYE News

Authorities are Looking for Missing Hutsonville Man
(Undated) -- Crawford County authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a missing Hutsonville man. The CCSO was notified recently that Leslie Johnson has been reported missing from The Heritage in Hutsonville. While information is limited, photos have been provided, including a recent picture that may inc...
Jul 18, 2025

LTC Graduate Wins International Awards
(Undated) -- A 2025 Lincoln Trail College graduate is gaining international recognition for his powerful and faith-inspired compositions. According to LTC Coordinator of Marketing & Public Information, Chris Forde, Sean Stone's "Temptation's Embrace" recently won the Gold Prize in the London Young Musicia...
Jul 18, 2025

Two New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Two new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Alexis Brough was booked into the County Jail on an Out of County Warrant. Also taken into custody yesterday was Norman Dawson. Dawson was booked into the Crawford County Jail on a Violation of Probatio...
Jul 18, 2025

Gas Prices Slip Lower
(Undated) -- Gas prices are slightly lower than a week ago. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.15 a gallon, down two cents from a week ago. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $3.44, down a nickel from last Friday. Across the river in Indiana, drivers are paying an ...
Jul 18, 2025

Red Skelton Comedy Convention Returns This Weekend
(Vincennes, IN) -- The annual Red Skelton Comedy Convention begins today in Vincennes, Indiana. As in previous years, Red Skelton's widow, Lothian Skelton, is in Vincennes as part of the festivities, which include activities around the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy. Director of the Red Skelton Museum, Anne Prat...
Jul 18, 2025
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

Arthur Ray "Artie" Adams
Arthur Ray "Artie" Adams, 57, of Oblong, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 14th, 2025, at 8:05 P.M. at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. Arthur was born on January 10th, 1968, in Robinson, the son of Arthur Lyle Snider and Ruth Irene Midgett. A 1986 graduate of Oblong High School, Artie worke...
Jul 17, 2025

Patricia Irene Saunders
Patricia Irene Saunders, 98, died on April 19, 2025. She was born on June 19, 1926, in Lawrenceville, IL, and raised in Robinson, IL. Patricia's life was marked by her dedication to her family and her community. Patricia graduated from Robinson High School, married Julian Saunders in 1947, and together, they raised a f...
Jul 17, 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

Jennifer Love Hewitt says she has 'not talked' to Sarah Michelle Gellar since she was 18 amid feud rumors
Jennifer Love Hewitt revealed she hadn't spoken to Sarah Michelle Gellar since 1997's "I Know What You Did Last Summer" premiered while addressing feud rumors between the co-stars.
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle targeted for second time in 'Family Guy' episode
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face renewed mockery from "Family Guy." The animated show targeted the royal couple for a second time in its most recent episode.
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Valerie Bertinelli cries over 'emotionally excruciating' personal struggle as she battles to stay sober
Former Food Network star Valerie Bertinelli opened up about fighting urges to drink during difficult times, demonstrating healthy coping mechanisms in emotional Instagram videos.
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Rebecca Romijn, Jerry O'Connell admit unconventional approach to 18-year marriage
Hollywood couple Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell share their unconventional approach to marriage and their rule for raising their twin daughters.
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Katy Perry left dangling midair in terrifying concert stage malfunction
Pop star Katy Perry faced a frightening malfunction when her butterfly prop became stuck midair during her San Francisco performance.
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Music News
Billie Eilish Reveals She's Working on 'Something Very Special' With James Cameron
"It's going to be in 3D," she told the audience at her Hit Me Hard and Soft show in Manchester, England on Saturday
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Working Men's Club's Sydney Minsky Sargeant shares new single 'Long Roads': "It's OK to love and say that within a song"
The singer's debut solo album 'Lunga' is out in September The post Working Men’s Club’s Sydney Minsky Sargeant shares new single ‘Long Roads’: “It’s OK to love and say that within a song” appeared first on NME.
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CEO in Coldplay Concert Controversy Resigns From Astronomer
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was seen in an intimate embrace with the company's chief human resources officer, Kristin Cabot, on the jumbotron at the band's show on Wednesday
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Tech company CEO resigns after Coldplay "kiss cam" video goes viral
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron appeared to be caught embracing a female colleague by the roving camera at a show in Boston The post Tech company CEO resigns after Coldplay “kiss cam” video goes viral appeared first on NME.
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Charli XCX and the 1975's George Daniel Marry in London Ceremony
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