WTYE News
Stormy and Hot Weather Continues for the Area
(Undated) -- The "active weather pattern" that has been a part of our forecast looks to continue. The National Weather Service says locally heavy rain is possible and storms are could redevelop this afternoon. In addition to heavy rain, a few severe storms are possible south of I-70 this afternoon and evening...
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CCSO and RPD Issue "Scam Warning"
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Office and the Robinson Police Department have issued a "Scam Warning." According to local law enforcement, they have been alerted to an increase in scam calls being received throughout the county by unknown individuals impersonating law enforcement. These calls are ...
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Unit 4 Board Meets Tonight
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 School Board meets tonight. In "Old Business," the board will hear reports from the Committees and the Academic Foundation. In "New Business," they are set to approve bids for fuel, milk, and bakery products, discuss and approve several handbooks, and the Employee Admin...
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Three New Names Added to the Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Three new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, Miranda Fisher was arrested yesterday on Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. David Sandiford was also arrested yesterday and booked into the Crawford County Jail on a charge of Unlawful Possession of M...
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Mattoon "Do Not Use" Order Likely to Continue into the Weekend
(Mattoon) -- The "Do Not Use" order in Mattoon is likely to continue into the weekend. Mattoon residents are being reminded that the City water is not safe to drink. Per an alert sent to Mattoon residents from the Illinois EPA, it would take two consecutive tests to confirm the water conditions have improved ...
14h ago
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
Arthur Ray "Artie" Adams
Arthur Ray "Artie" Adams, 57, of Oblong, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 14th, 2025, at 8:05 P.M. at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. Arthur was born on January 10th, 1968, in Robinson, the son of Arthur Lyle Snider and Ruth Irene Midgett. A 1986 graduate of Oblong High School, Artie worke...
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Patricia Irene Saunders
Patricia Irene Saunders, 98, died on April 19, 2025. She was born on June 19, 1926, in Lawrenceville, IL, and raised in Robinson, IL. Patricia's life was marked by her dedication to her family and her community. Patricia graduated from Robinson High School, married Julian Saunders in 1947, and together, they raised a f...
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Gary J. Miller
Gary J. Miller, 60, of Oblong, IL, passed away on July 13, 2025, at Robinson Rehab, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 26, 1965, In Robinson, IL, to John and Betty Miller, Gary was raised in the area north of Oblong, known to his family and friends as "McMillerville." He was a graduate of Oblong...
Jul 16, 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
'General Hospital' star Tristan Rogers diagnosed with cancer at 79
"General Hospital" actor Tristan Rogers, who played Robert Scorpio for over three decades, was diagnosed with cancer at age 79 and is working on a treatment plan.
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'American Idol' exec murder suspect charged in double homicide
Suspect Raymond Boodarian was charged Thursday with the murders of "American Idol" music executive and her husband, who were found shot to death in their LA home.
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Brooks Nader and Lindsey Vonn suffer wardrobe malfunctions at ESPY Awards
Brooks Nader and Lindsey Vonn both suffered wardrobe malfunctions while walking the red carpet at the ESPY Awards, with Nader having a nip-slip and Vonn's dress catching a breeze.
5h ago
Coldplay's Chris Martin calls out couple on Kiss Cam, sparking affair accusations
A Kiss Cam moment at a Coldplay concert turned controversial when a couple, who internets sleuths claim are Astronomer executives Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, were caught cozying up together on the jumbotron.
6h ago
Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell fires back after Dave Navarro sued him over violent onstage attack
Perry Farrell claims Jane's Addiction bandmates Dave Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins harassed him onstage before filing a $10 million lawsuit against him.
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Music News
Watch Lady Gaga Perform 'Summerboy' for First Time Since 2007 at Mayhem Ball
The star last played The Fame favorite 18 years ago at Lollapalooza
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Blood Orange shares two new songs and announces album 'Essex Honey' featuring Lorde, Brendan Yates, Zadie Smith and more
Dev Hynes' first studio album since 2018 also features Caroline Polachek, The Durutti Column, Daniel Caesar and Amandla Stenberg The post Blood Orange shares two new songs and announces album ‘Essex Honey’ featuring Lorde, Brendan Yates, Zadie Smith and more appeared first on NME.
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See SZA and Lizzo Perform 'IRL' for the First Time in Paris
Last month, Lizzo hit the stage with the R&B queen for a rendition of "Special"
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Yungblud shares emotional trailer for 'ARE YOU READY, BOY?'
It sees the singer wrestling with his own confidence, claiming “I need to figure out who am I as an adult, as a man” The post Yungblud shares emotional trailer for ‘ARE YOU READY, BOY?’ appeared first on NME.
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Nine Inch Nails Return With First Single in Five Years 'As Alive as You Need Me to Be'
The record will appear on the original motion picture soundtrack for TRON: Ares
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