WTYE News
New RPD Chief, Eric Schmidt, Sworn in Yesterday
(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson held a promotional ceremony for the leadership changes within the Robinson Police Department yesterday. Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, swore in Eric Schmidt as the new Robinson Police Chief. Schmidt is replacing Chad Weaver, who had served as Chief since 2016. Also, during yesterday's c...
Jun 13, 2025
RPD Reports a Handful of Arrests Since Saturday
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is reporting a handful of arrests over the last week. According to Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, on Saturday following a traffic stop, officers arrested forty-one-year-old Ryan Woodward for Obstructing a Peace Officer and Resisting a Peace Officer. He was also cited f...
Jun 13, 2025
CMH Highlighting Men's Mental Health
(Undated) -- Crawford Memorial Hospital is reminding the public that men experience depression differently. According to CMH, for men, depression may look like anger, fatigue, irritability, and even physical pain. They say untreated depression can lead to damaged relationships, job loss, substance abuse, and even suici...
Jun 13, 2025
Village of Oblong Will Collect Yard Waste
(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong is reminding residents that if they live inside the Village limits and are doing lawn cleanup, Oblong Public Works can help. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, the Oblong Public Works will pick up yard waste free of charge. She says all you need to do is get it bagged up, set it...
Jun 13, 2025
Gas Prices Climb Higher
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of gas has jumped six cents since Monday. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is hovering around $3.12 a gallon. Drivers here in the "Land of Lincoln" are paying an average of $3.42 a gallon, up a dime from Monday. Across t...
Jun 13, 2025
WTYE Sports
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
Maroons Fall to Newton to Wrap Up the Season
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons baseball season came to an end yesterday in the Regional Semifinal. The Maroons fell 4-3 to the Newton Eagles in Newton as a result of a walk-off. The game was tied at three in the bottom of the 7th when Newton's Drake Wolf hit a sac fly to score the winning run. Gunner Hoalt took the loss...
May 22, 2025
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Entertainment News
Kate Middleton channels Princess Diana in striking blue outfit at Trooping the Colour
Kate Middleton and royal family unite at King Charles III's birthday parade, with the Princess of Wales wearing an ensemble reminiscent of late mother-in-law Princess Diana.
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David, Victoria Beckham officially become 'Sir' and 'Lady' as King Charles III bestows knighthood
David Beckham receives knighthood from King Charles III, earning the title "Sir Beckham" while his wife Victoria becomes "Lady Beckham."
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'Happy Days' star Henry Winkler took Marlee Matlin in after difficult relationship with William Hurt
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Pierce Brosnan credits wife Keely for giving him 'wings to fly' in 24-year Hollywood marriage
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle excluded from Trooping the Colour as royals prepare to show united front: expert
Senior working royals including Prince William, Kate Middleton, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Queen Camilla will reportedly take part in the king's birthday parade.
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Music News
Gary Numan announces 'Telekon' 45th anniversary UK tour
The synthpop pioneer will be playing the album in full at 15 shows in November The post Gary Numan announces ‘Telekon’ 45th anniversary UK tour appeared first on NME.
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Roger Daltrey Receives Knighthood for Contributions to Music and Charity: 'It's a Wonderful Honor'
Steve Winwood, David Beckham, Gary Oldham and more also honored as part of King's Birthday Honors list
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Miley Cyrus shares concern about Sabrina Carpenter's demanding tour schedule: "I don't know how that could be physically OK"
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The Grammys are introducing new rules for Best New Artist categories starting in 2026 and new Country categories
The Recording Academy has also announced plans to bring back the Best Album Cover category The post The Grammys are introducing new rules for Best New Artist categories starting in 2026 and new Country categories appeared first on NME.
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Margo Price announces new album 'Hard Headed Woman' and releases new country track 'Don't Let The Bastards Get You Down'
The album is expected out on August 29, and she will play a headline show at London's Scala on June 18 The post Margo Price announces new album ‘Hard Headed Woman’ and releases new country track ‘Don’t Let The Bastards Get You Down’ appeared first on NME.
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