WTYE News

Dangerously Hot Weather Forecast Through Wednesday
(Undated) -- Dangerously hot conditions are forecast through the middle of next week. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, peak heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees will be common during the afternoons. They also say isolated to scattered thunderstorms ...
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It's Not Too Late to Support Your Favorite 4-H Member
(Undated) - The 2025 4-H Livestock Auction is in the books. If you missed yesterday's auction, you still have a chance to support the 4-H and its members. The "online donation portal" has gone live, and if you want to donate to any 4-H member, you can do so through Monday. Just follow the link below. All dona...
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Night Two of Demo Derby is Tonight at Crawford County Fair
(Undated) - The grandstand events continue tonight at the Crawford County Fair. Tonight's entertainment will be the second night of Demo Derby action. Grandstand events wrap up tomorrow with the "Barnyard Scramble," which was rained out Sunday. All grandstand events begin at 7 p.m. Visit crawfordfair.com for ...
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Jasper County Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile
(Undated) -- Mosquitos collected in the area have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. According to Jasper County officials, routine mosquito testing has identified the first batch of West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes in Jasper County in 2025. They say the "positive pool" was collected on July 23rd. Hea...
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Cross Street Station to Host Garage Sales During Robinson Townwides
(Robinson) -- The "Cross Street Market Season" wraps up tomorrow with two markets and the final Summer Concert. However, that is not the final event at the Cross Street Market location. Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says they will be opening up Cross Street Station for garage sales durin...
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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

Larry Joseph "Larry Joe" Garrard
Mr. Larry Joseph "Larry Joe" Garrard, age 62, of Seymour, Indiana, died on July 22, 2025, at 7:16 am EST at his residence in Seymour, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday July 31, 2025, at the Pulliam Funeral Home in Oblong, IL with visitation from 11:00 am unti...
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John W. Curtright
John Wayne Curtright passed on to his Heavenly reward on July 21, 2025, 1:38 am, in his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Olney, IL July 21, 1957, the son of Albert Wayne "Pedro" and Margaret (Martin) Curtright, both of whom have passed away. John graduated from Newton Community High Scho...
Jul 22, 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

HGTV stars flaunt bikini bodies on social media while remaining unfazed by network cancellations
Heather El Moussa and Christina Haack pose in bikinis on Instagram after HGTV cancels their individual shows, while still appearing together on the renewed series "The Flip Off."
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Justin Timberlake leaves fans fuming after barely singing during festival concert
Justin Timberlake faced criticism from fans after barely singing during his Electric Castle festival performance in Romania, where he repeatedly asked the audience to sing instead.
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'Full House' star Candace Cameron Bure says she was put on diet at 12 when she started filming hit show
Candace Cameron Bure revealed she was put on a diet at age 12 while starring on "Full House" due to her parents' fears about Hollywood pressures.
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Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce gives fans rare glimpse into private life with pop star
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce posted several personal photos featuring Taylor Swift among his offseason "adventures," a rare glimpse into the couple's private life together.
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Jazz legend Chuck Mangione, known for 'Feels So Good,' dies at 84
Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Chuck Mangione, known for his hit single 'Feels So Good' and voice acting on 'King of the Hill,' has died at age 84 in Rochester, New York.
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Music News
Taylor Swift Declares 'Happy Gilmore 2' a 'Must Watch' - Which Happens to Star Travis Kelce
"Travis is such a gentle, nice guy, and funny as hell," Adam Sandler previously said about Kelce in the movie
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Lola Young tackles self-sabotage on soulful new single 'D£aler'
Elton John previously praised the song as “the biggest smash I’ve heard in years” The post Lola Young tackles self-sabotage on soulful new single ‘D£aler’ appeared first on NME.
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Scooter Braun says Taylor Swift fans "made the horrible miscalculation that I care"
Braun's decision to sell Swift's masters in 2019 provoked a huge backlash from her fanbase The post Scooter Braun says Taylor Swift fans “made the horrible miscalculation that I care” appeared first on NME.
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Anti-Flag's Justin Sane Ordered to Pay Rape Accuser $1.9 Million
Kristina Sarhadi came forward in July 2023 to accuse the feminist punk-rock frontman of sexual assaulting her in 2010
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Johnny Marr to release new live album while Electronic announces vinyl reissues of 'Raise The Pressure' and 'Twisted Tenderness'
Marr's cover of David Bowie's 'Rebel Rebel', which he performed with Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant, is available to stream now The post Johnny Marr to release new live album while Electronic announces vinyl reissues of ‘Raise The Pressure’ and ‘Twisted Tenderness’ appeared first on NME.
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