WTYE News
"Dangerously Hot" Weather Expected Through the Weekend
(Undated) -- Dangerously hot weather is forecast through the weekend. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, dangerously hot conditions are expected to persist through Monday, with peak heat index values ranging from 105 to 110 degrees. As a result, they hav...
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Today is "Free Swim Day" at Pelican Cove
(Robinson) - You will be able to take the kids to Pelican Cove for free today. Marathon Petroleum, First Robinson Savings Bank, and the Robinson Parks and Recreation Department are teaming up for the free swim day. According to Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Tyson Murray, today's free swim day at Pelican Cove run...
Jul 23, 2025
County Fair Grandstand Events Continue Tonight with Go-Kart Racing
(Oblong) - The grandstand events continue tonight at the Crawford County Fair. Tonight's entertainment will be Go-Kart Racing. Tomorrow and Friday will feature Demo Derby action. Grandstand events wrap up on Saturday with the "Barnyard Scramble," which was rained out Sunday. All grandstand events begin at 7 p...
Jul 23, 2025
4-H Auction Online Portal "Goes Live" Tomorrow
(Oblong) - One of the highlights of the Crawford County Fair is coming up tomorrow afternoon, not on the grandstand but in the auction barn. The annual Crawford County 4-H Livestock Auction will see hundreds of bidders, sellers, and spectators flood the auction barn. As in years past, the public will be able to "d...
Jul 23, 2025
Stay Safe While Swimming
(Undated) -- Hot and humid weather might mean more time in the pool. The CDC says training and supervision can keep you safe while swimming. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, after decades of decline, drowning deaths are on the rise in the United States. Experts say swimming lessons and adult...
Jul 23, 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
John W. Curtright
John Wayne Curtright passed on to his Heavenly reward on July 21, 2025, 1:38 am, in his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Olney, IL July 21, 1957, the son of Albert Wayne "Pedro" and Margaret (Martin) Curtright, both of whom have passed away. John graduated from Newton Community High Scho...
Jul 22, 2025
Joy Meeks
Mrs. Joy E. Meek, age 86, of Robinson, IL, died Friday July 18, 2025, at 2:58 pm at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN following several months of failing health. Cremation with no services was chosen for Joy. Her cremated remains will be interred on her parent's lot in Shiloh Cemetery, Willow Hill, IL.
Jul 22, 2025
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...
Jul 17, 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
Jimmy Buffett's widow demands removal of advisor in $275M trust showdown
Jimmy Buffett's widow Jane and advisor Richard Mozenter are locked in a legal battle over the late musician's $275 million fortune. They both have filed to remove the other.
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Hollywood's 'first cancel culture victim' Kevin Sorbo sees industry dramatically shifting under Trump
Kevin Sorbo discusses being a "cancel culture victim" in Hollywood due to his conservative values, and how he believes the industry is shifting toward traditional content.
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Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne: Inside their epic love story and what's next for her
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and reality TV star, has died at 76, just two weeks after celebrating his 43rd wedding anniversary with wife Sharon Osbourne.
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Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne spent final days with family in England home: report
Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne's sisters recall their final interactions before his death at 76, noting he was frail but still joking before a farewell performance in England.
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Megan Moroney makes waves in blue bikini and cross necklace during summer boat day
Megan Moroney posted a series of photos on Instagram, one of which featured her lounging on a boat in a strapless blue bikini, which she accessorized with a cross necklace.
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Music News
Confidence Man and JADE team up for brazen single 'Gossip'
“JADE put the cherry on top of this pop sundae and we can’t stop eating” The post Confidence Man and JADE team up for brazen single ‘Gossip’ appeared first on NME.
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Hundreds call for Bob Vylan to be dropped from Boardmasters 2025 after Glastonbury controversy
"It's more than the most-controversial planning application" The post Hundreds call for Bob Vylan to be dropped from Boardmasters 2025 after Glastonbury controversy appeared first on NME.
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Biffy Clyro announce huge 2026 UK and Ireland arena tour with Soft Play and The Armed
“It’s fucking time…” The post Biffy Clyro announce huge 2026 UK and Ireland arena tour with Soft Play and The Armed appeared first on NME.
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Air Ambulance staff said to have battled for two hours to save Ozzy Osbourne before Black Sabbath icon's death
“He was frail, but it still came as a shock. He still had plans and things he wanted to do,” said his sister The post Air Ambulance staff said to have battled for two hours to save Ozzy Osbourne before Black Sabbath icon’s death appeared first on NME.
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Listen to Oasis’ official live recording of ‘Cigarettes & Alcohol’ from Manchester’s Heaton Park
"Well that was fucking biblical" The post Listen to Oasis’ official live recording of ‘Cigarettes & Alcohol’ from Manchester’s Heaton Park appeared first on NME.
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