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

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

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

Sabrina Carpenter shares new album cover 'approved by God' after backlash over racy image
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter unveiled an alternate album cover for "Man's Best Friend" after fans criticized the original as tone deaf. The album will be released in August.
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Kristin Cavallari claims estranged dad 'traumatized' her children
Kristin Cavallari opened up about ending her relationship with her father, who allegedly "traumatized" her children and made no attempt to make amends.
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Dick Van Dyke, 99, skips out on comedy event due to illness
At 99 years old, Dick Van Dyke missed his scheduled Vandy Camp comedy fundraiser due to illness. The actor's wife, Arlene Silver, hosted in his absence.
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‘Leave It to Beaver’ star Jerry Mathers says minister TV dad kept cast ‘on the straight and narrow'
Former child star Jerry Mathers says the "Leave It to Beaver" set was a positive environment where cast and crew were mostly parents who created a fun atmosphere for young actors.
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Candace Cameron Bure shares the unexpected way God shows up in her 'scariest moments'
"Full House" alum Candace Cameron Bure discusses her personal faith journey and how God shows up in unexpected ways in conjunction with her newly released devotional book.
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Music News

Glastonbury 2025: St. Vincent brings the 'All Born Screaming' tour to the Woodsies Stage
“I’m not sure what kind of trip you’re on," she told the crowd, "but I want to be on it too, baby” The post Glastonbury 2025: St. Vincent brings the ‘All Born Screaming’ tour to the Woodsies Stage appeared first on NME.
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Glastonbury 2025: Here's everything The Libertines played at their raucous Pyramid Stage set
Drummer Gary Powell ended the set holding a Palestine flag in front of the crowd The post Glastonbury 2025: Here’s everything The Libertines played at their raucous Pyramid Stage set appeared first on NME.
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See Dua Lipa Cover Sinead O'Connor, the Beatles on U.K. Tour Stops
Singer continues to perform regional covers with renditions of "Hey Jude" in Liverpool and "Nothing Compares 2 U" in Dublin
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Glastonbury 2025: Watch epic mosh pits form at explosive Turnstile set
"The best band in the game at the moment," fans are declaring on social media The post Glastonbury 2025: Watch epic mosh pits form at explosive Turnstile set appeared first on NME.
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Glastonbury 2025: Rod Stewart joined by Ronnie Wood, Lulu and Mick Hucknall in Pyramid Stage legend's slot
It marked the first time he has played alongside his former Faces bandmate Wood since 2020 The post Glastonbury 2025: Rod Stewart joined by Ronnie Wood, Lulu and Mick Hucknall in Pyramid Stage legend’s slot appeared first on NME.
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