WTYE News

Forecast Includes High Temperatures and Severe Weather
(Undated) -- This weekend looks to bring a mix of high temperatures and severe weather. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, there is a seventy-percent chance of thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon. They say some of these storms could be strong or severe, wit...
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Gas Prices Have Ticked Higher Since Monday
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has seen a jump since Monday. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.17 per gallon, eight cents higher than it was at the beginning of the week. Here in Illinois, drivers are paying an average of $3.49 a gallon, a dime higher than Monday....
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BBB Issues Texas Flood Warning
(Undated) -- Before you donate to help those affected by the recent floods in Texas, the BBB says it's important to take the time to see if the plea for help is legitimate. Better Business Bureau Investigator, Don O'Brien, says crowdfunding is a popular method of raising money, but it can be risky for those moved to do...
20h ago

Coles County Health Department Issues Water Warning
(Mattoon, IL) -- Mattoon residents are being warned not to drink the city's water. An "unsafe water alert" has been issued for the entire City of Mattoon due to a "harmful algal bloom neurological toxin." The Coles County Health Department said in their alert that the City of Mattoon water is possib...
20h ago

State Farm Set to Raise Homeowners Insurance Rates
(Undated) -- Homeowners statewide who use State Farm are going to see their bills go up. The Bloomington-based insurance provider is planning a large insurance rate hike for Illinois homeowners. On their website, State Farm claims they're adjusting prices because "covering Illinois homeowners' losses is exceeding ...
20h 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

Bill L. Waggoner
Bill L. Waggoner, 82, of Oblong, passed away at 4:50 PM on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born January 30, 1943, in Petty Township, Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of Willard Burl Waggoner and Dorothy Lucile Miles. On February 20, 1998, he married Carla Kay Goss in Olney, Ill...
Jul 09, 2025

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...
Jul 08, 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

Roseanne Barr and John Goodman haven't spoken in 'seven or eight years'
John Goodman revealed he hasn't spoken to Roseanne Barr in seven years, after her firing from the "Roseanne" revival that led to the creation of "The Conners."
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Richard Simmons' longtime housekeeper denies 'kidnapping' him, says he was happy in final years
Richard Simmons' housekeeper Teresa Reveles reveals details about their close relationship and claims the fitness guru was happiest in his final decade before his death.
13h ago

Tom Brady denies calling Sofia Vergara 'too old' to date
Tom Brady's representative denies claims that the NFL legend called Sofía Vergara "too old" to date after the pair were photographed together on a luxury yacht during a European voyage.
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Lara Trump enjoys paddleboarding in orange bikini during summer vacation in Rhode Island
Lara Trump showcases her toned figure while paddleboarding with husband Eric Trump in Rhode Island, accompanied by Secret Service members during their Block Island outing.
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Justin Bieber admits to Hailey Bieber marriage struggles in new album
Justin Bieber addresses rumored marital troubles with Hailey in his new album "Swag," featuring emotional lyrics about relationship struggles in several tracks.
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Music News

Maruja stand with Palestine on powerful new "song for peace", 'Saoirse'
“An outpouring of grief and a refusal to be numb to what we are seeing" The post Maruja stand with Palestine on powerful new “song for peace”, ‘Saoirse’ appeared first on NME.
10h ago

Beyoncé's flying car swapped for levitating horse after set malfunction on 'Cowboy Carter' tour
The new addition can be seen in clips from a recent show at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where she's set to play again tonight (July 11) The post Beyoncé’s flying car swapped for levitating horse after set malfunction on ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour appeared first on NME.
11h ago
Conan Gray Gets His Heart Broken in 'Vodka Cranberry' Video
Gray's "This Song" love story takes a sad turn in the new single's video
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See a First Look at the FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show Stage
Doja Cat, J Balvin, Tems, and Emmanuel Kelly will play a 15-minute show for Global Citizen from the newly built platform high up at MetLife Stadium
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Organisers issue statement on Jeff Lynne's ELO farewell gig at Hyde Park after illness saw penultimate show axed
After their Manchester gig was cancelled just minutes before showtime on Thursday (July 10), concerns mounted about the fate of their upcoming final gig this weekend The post Organisers issue statement on Jeff Lynne’s ELO farewell gig at Hyde Park after illness saw penultimate show axed appeared first on NME.
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