WTYE News

Forecast Includes High Temperatures and Severe Weather
(Undated) -- This weekend looks to bring a mix of high temperatures and severe weather. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, there is a seventy-percent chance of thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon. They say some of these storms could be strong or severe, wit...
Jul 11, 2025

Gas Prices Have Ticked Higher Since Monday
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has seen a jump since Monday. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.17 per gallon, eight cents higher than it was at the beginning of the week. Here in Illinois, drivers are paying an average of $3.49 a gallon, a dime higher than Monday....
Jul 11, 2025

BBB Issues Texas Flood Warning
(Undated) -- Before you donate to help those affected by the recent floods in Texas, the BBB says it's important to take the time to see if the plea for help is legitimate. Better Business Bureau Investigator, Don O'Brien, says crowdfunding is a popular method of raising money, but it can be risky for those moved to do...
Jul 11, 2025

Coles County Health Department Issues Water Warning
(Mattoon, IL) -- Mattoon residents are being warned not to drink the city's water. An "unsafe water alert" has been issued for the entire City of Mattoon due to a "harmful algal bloom neurological toxin." The Coles County Health Department said in their alert that the City of Mattoon water is possib...
Jul 11, 2025

State Farm Set to Raise Homeowners Insurance Rates
(Undated) -- Homeowners statewide who use State Farm are going to see their bills go up. The Bloomington-based insurance provider is planning a large insurance rate hike for Illinois homeowners. On their website, State Farm claims they're adjusting prices because "covering Illinois homeowners' losses is exceeding ...
Jul 11, 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

Bill L. Waggoner
Bill L. Waggoner, 82, of Oblong, passed away at 4:50 PM on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born January 30, 1943, in Petty Township, Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of Willard Burl Waggoner and Dorothy Lucile Miles. On February 20, 1998, he married Carla Kay Goss in Olney, Ill...
Jul 09, 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

Trump threatens to strip Rosie O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship as he says she's a 'threat to humanity'
Trump and O'Donnell's 18-year feud intensifies as the president suggests stripping the comedian's citizenship after her Ireland move, sparking pointed social media responses.
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Candace Cameron Bure reveals son preached '45-minute sermon' that saved her marriage during rough patch
Candace Cameron Bure credits son Lev for saving her marriage to former hockey player Valeri Bure when they thought they wouldn't make it.
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Jessica Simpson slips into sheer dress for 45th birthday celebration
Fashion mogul and singer Jessica Simpson marked her 45th birthday with risqué photos on Instagram, showing off her confidence in a sparkly see-through dress.
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Rising country star cancels multiple shows to grieve after facing misdemeanor charge in deadly Nashville crash
Rising country singer Conner Smith broke his silence on fatal Nashville accident that killed Dorothy Dobbins, as he received a misdemeanor citation.
10h ago

Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Sofia Vergara, Tom Brady spark dating rumors, Hailey Bieber stuns in bikini
The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.
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Music News

Metallica force US government to withdraw video featuring unauthorised use of 'Enter Sandman'
The Department of Defense have reposted the social media video without the song The post Metallica force US government to withdraw video featuring unauthorised use of ‘Enter Sandman’ appeared first on NME.
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Justin Bieber Finally Had '100% Creative Freedom' on 'Swag' After Scooter Braun Split: Source
"This is the most pure version of Justin we've ever seen musically," says the source, adding that Bieber wanted to split from Braun "for a long time"
10h ago

Listen to Sigrid's "free-spirited and joyous" new single 'Jellyfish'
It is the Norwegian pop singer's first new music since 2023's 'The Hype' EP The post Listen to Sigrid’s “free-spirited and joyous” new single ‘Jellyfish’ appeared first on NME.
10h ago

Kneecap's inclusion on Rock En Seine line-up causes substantial funding cut
The local council said they subsidise "cultural initiatives, not political ones" The post Kneecap’s inclusion on Rock En Seine line-up causes substantial funding cut appeared first on NME.
11h ago
See Jelly Roll Clash With Logan Paul on WWE 'Smackdown'
Altercation suggests that singer and influencer will face off in the ring at SummerSlam event in August
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