WTYE News

Hot and Dry Weather Forecast for Fair Week
(Undated) -- Dry and hot weather is forecast for the rest of "fair week" in Crawford County. According to the National Weather Service, an "Extreme Heat Watch" will go into effect tomorrow morning and remain in effect until Thursday evening. They say dangerously hot conditions with heat index values...
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Stay Safe During "Oppressive Heat"
(Undated) - With the threat of "oppressive heat" the next couple of days, the Red Cross is offering some basic safety tips. Stay inside during the hottest parts of the day. Drink plenty of water, wear light colored loose fitting clothes, and take frequent breaks if working outdoors. Check on family, friends, ...
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"Barnyard Scramble" Rescheduled for Saturday
(Undated) - A popular weekend event that was rained out at the Crawford County Fair has been rescheduled. According to organizers, the "Barnyard Scramble" that was rained out Sunday will now take place this Saturday at 7 pm. The regular schedule of grandstand events continues this evening with the Truck and T...
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Robinson City Council Meets Tongiht
(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council meets this evening and they have several items on the agenda. In "Old Business," the City Council will review an ordinance to vacate parts of South Eagleton, East Walnut, East Chestnut, and East Pine Street. In "New Business," they are set to review an ordinan...
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Gas Prices Drop as Supply Increases
(Undated) -- Gas prices have "reverted" to a small drop as supplies jump. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, the national average price of gasoline slipped slightly over the last week, falling alongside oil, which dropped more than $2 per barrel. However, he says a few states, ...
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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

John W. Curtright
Mr. John W. Curtright, age 68 of Robinson, IL and formerly of Newton, IL, died Monday July 21, 2025, at 1:38 am at his residence following a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements are pending with Pulliam Funeral Home, Robinson, IL.
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Joy Meeks
Mrs. Joy E. Meek, age 86, of Robinson, IL, died Friday July 18, 2025, at 2:58 pm at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN following several months of failing health. Cremation with no services was chosen for Joy. Her cremated remains will be interred on her parent's lot in Shiloh Cemetery, Willow Hill, IL.
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Charles A. "Charlie" Taylor
Charles A. "Charlie" Taylor, 61, of Robinson, IL, passed away on July 18, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Born on December 17, 1963, in Robinson, Charlie grew up here and graduated from Robinson High School in 1981. Over the years, he worked a little bit of everywhere-starting in the Pottery...
Jul 21, 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
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