WTYE News

Robinson City Council Has a Busy Agenda
(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council has several items on the agenda for tonight's meeting. In "New Business," they are set to discuss the annual appropriation ordinance, an ordinance authorizing the execution of an annexation agreement for Highsmith Street, and an ordinance annexing "certain territor...
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Hutsonville Village Board Meets Today
(Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Village Board meets this afternoon and they have a handful of items on the agenda. They are set to award the bid for the water tower project, get an update on the demolition of the building at 300 South Pleasant, and approve the appropriations and tax levy ordinance. In other business, ...
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CCHD Offering Back to School Vaccinations
(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...
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National Average Could Fall Below $3 a Gallon This Summer
(Undated) -- Gas prices slipped lower for the second straight week. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, nearly every state saw average gas prices decline even as the nation celebrated July 4th with the lowest national average for Independence Day since 2020. He says that downward momentum...
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"National Night Out" Set for August 5th
(Robinson) - "National Night Out" is coming up next month and as in years past, the Robinson Police Department will be hosting an event. Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, says the RPD is excited to once again be hosting "National Night Out." The public is invited to bring their kids out to see an...
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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

Melissa Alice (Rains) Richardville
Melissa Alice (Rains) Richardville, age 71, of Bridgeport, died on July 3, 2025, at Carle Richland Extended Care Suites in Olney, IL after several years braving cancer treatment. Born February 20, 1954, to Gerald and Janet (Van Doel) Rains, Melissa graduated from Hutsonville High School in 1972. She began her career at...
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Ruby "Irene" Norton
Mrs. Ruby "Irene" Norton, age 100, of Hutsonville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 12:20 p.m. at Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing in Marshall, Illinois, following several years of declining health. She was surrounded by the love and prayers of her family as she entered into e...
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Bradley J. Lowe
Bradley J. Lowe, 64, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on June 27, 2025. He was born on July 30, 1960, in Sullivan, IN, to Charles and Betty (Heleine) Lowe. Brad is survived by his siblings: Cindy & Andy Rachoy, Kathy & Tom Tingley, Charlie Lowe, Deanne Leckey, Lisa & Jim Hyde, Delores Lowe, Mary Lowe, Richard ...
Jul 07, 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

Country singer Pat Green's family members missing in deadly central Texas floods
The Texas floods have impacted country singer Pat Green personally as his brother's family remains missing in Kerrville and more than 100 people have died.
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Christina Haack celebrates 42nd birthday with bikini photo and ambitious plans for the year ahead
Reality TV star Christina Haack marks her 42nd birthday while enjoying champagne from her new brand Clé Cachée, receiving well wishes from ex-husband's wife Heather El Moussa.
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New details exposed about 'Reservoir Dogs' star Michael Madsen's cause of death
Michael Madsen, who was found unresponsive in his Malibu home on July 3, died from heart failure, with heart disease and alcoholism as contributing factors, his rep said.
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Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: 'Three's Company' star talks Playboy photo shoot, Denise Richards' divorce
The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.
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Countdown to Diddy's fate begins as judge sets date for sentencing after split verdict
Judge set Diddy's sentencing hearing for Oct. 3 during a hearing Tuesday. The rapper now faces up to 20 years in prison after a jury convicted him on prostitution charges.
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Music News
Ex-Pearl Jam Drummer Dave Abbruzzese Says 'The Water Under the Bridge Runs Too Icy' for Reunion
"I do hope that there will come a day that we can again connect on some level," he writes in a message to fans. "Please stop sending me messages asking & telling me to contact their management"
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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Raise $190 Million in Charity Aid
The ticket proceeds will help three major charity organizations, including Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Acorn Children's Hospice
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Sean Combs' Sentencing Set for October
The hip-hop mogul was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, but cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges
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NewDad announce new album 'Altar' with feisty single 'Roobosh' and UK and European tour
The follow-up to their 2024 debut 'Madra' will be out in September The post NewDad announce new album ‘Altar’ with feisty single ‘Roobosh’ and UK and European tour appeared first on NME.
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Billy McFarland Is Now Trying to Unload the Fyre Fest Brand on eBay
The convicted fraudster put a chunk of the trademark rights up for auction, starting at 1 cent
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