WTYE News

City of Robinson Set to Welcome American Junior Golf Association
(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson is rolling out the welcome mat for the American Junior Golf Association. That was Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer. Shimer encourages the community to welcome the participants and attendees to our community, noting that as the community hosts these talented young athletes, local businesses...
Jun 27, 2025

CCHD Invites Parents to "Get a Jump on Back-to-School Vaccines"
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department is inviting parents to "Get a Jump on Back-to-School Vaccines." According to the CCHD, children entering Kindergarten, 6th, or 12th grade are due for required childhood immunizations. They say appointments are required, so schedule early. Parents and guardian...
Jun 27, 2025

Summer Brings the Need for Sunscreen
(Undated) - Summer is here and that means more time outside in the sun. Crawford Memorial Hospital is reminding the public to be generous when applying sunscreen. They say most adults need about one ounce of sunscreen to fully cover their bodies. They say you should apply sunscreen to dry skin fifteen minutes before go...
Jun 27, 2025

National Average Up a Penny from Last Friday
(Undated) -- The current national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is just a penny higher than a week ago. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.20 a gallon. Here in Illinois, the statewide average has jumped to $3.51 a gallon, eight cents higher than last Friday. Acr...
Jun 27, 2025

IDOT Issues "Road Buckling" Warning
(Undated) -- The Illinois Department of Transportation is again warning the public to be on the lookout for "road buckling." According to IDOT Public Information Officer, Paul Wappel, these buckling roads can happen without warning. Wappel says if you spot a buckling road, call IDOT at 800-452-4368 or local l...
Jun 27, 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

Jerry Lee Smith
Jerry Lee Smith, age 83, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 8:07 AM at Ridgeview Nursing and Rehab in Oblong. He was born on April 19, 1942, in Pike County, Indiana, to Zelta James Smith and Aileen (Waterson) Smith. Jerry was a proud graduate of Bridgeport High School, Class of 196...
Jun 23, 2025

Eric Neil Pierson
Eric Neil Pierson, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend to many, left us too soon on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, aged 55 years old. He was born August 30, 1969, to Larry and Diana Pierson in Palestine, Illinois, where he had a traditional small-town upbringing, playing in the streets with friends, being active...
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

Lauren Sánchez becomes Mrs. Bezos in elegant Venice wedding with conservative dress departing from usual style
Lauren Sánchez Bezos shares first look at her Dolce & Gabbana wedding gown inspired by Sophia Loren, calling Jeff Bezos her "best friend" who has "revealed" rather than changed her.
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Jana Kramer has taken jobs that challenged her 'moral compass' to pay for child support
Country star Jana Kramer reflects on questionable choices made to pay child support while promoting her new song "Do It in Heels" with Jessie James Decker.
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Mariska Hargitay shares the surprising way she discovered her biological father's identity
Mariska Hargitay recounts how a collection of her mother's memorabilia led to the surprising revelation about her biological father.
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Charlize Theron turns heads in sheer fishnet catsuit ahead of milestone 50th birthday
Charlize Theron stuns in a Givenchy fishnet catsuit at "The Old Guard 2" premiere, reuniting with Uma Thurman while reflecting on her upcoming 50th birthday and life balance.
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Jeff Bezos' glow-up and Lauren Sánchez's transformation over the years: PHOTOS
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have both had physical transformations since first entering the public eye many years ago, with Bezos becoming a buff billionaire.
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Music News

Haim appear to confirm secret Glastonbury 2025 set on the Park Stage
It's rumoured that they'll give a surprise performance at 7:30pm, between sets by Gary Numan and Beth Gibbons The post Haim appear to confirm secret Glastonbury 2025 set on the Park Stage appeared first on NME.
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See Olivia Rodrigo and Ed Sheeran Perform 'The A Team' Together in London
"To still be playing it to new fans with one of the brightest stars of the next generation is an honor and a privilege," Sheeran says of Friday's duet of 2011 debut single
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Will Kneecap's Glastonbury 2025 set be streamed? BBC share final statement ahead of set
The Irish hip-hop trio are set to play a much-anticipated show on the West Holts Stage at 4pm today (June 28) The post Will Kneecap’s Glastonbury 2025 set be streamed? BBC share final statement ahead of set appeared first on NME.
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Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show performer arrested months after holding up 'Gaza-Sudan' flag at 2025 Super Bowl
The protester turned himself in after a warrant was issued following a four-month probe into the incident The post Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show performer arrested months after holding up ‘Gaza-Sudan’ flag at 2025 Super Bowl appeared first on NME.
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Kaiser Chiefs fans fume that their Glastonbury 2025 set isn't aired live: "This is sacrilege"
"'I Predict A Riot' if they don’t get their act together" The post Kaiser Chiefs fans fume that their Glastonbury 2025 set isn’t aired live: “This is sacrilege” appeared first on NME.
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