WTYE News

Another Round Of Thunderstorms Forecast for This Afternoon
(Undated) -- The National Weather Service says we are in line for another round of showers and thunderstorms. According to this morning's Hazardous Weather Outlook, scattered thunderstorms are expected to redevelop mid-afternoon and move across central Illinois through the early evening. They say some of these storms c...
17h ago

CCEMA Reminds the Public to Stay "Weather Aware"
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Emergency Management Agency is reminding the public of the importance of staying "weather aware." They emphasize how important it is to have several ways to receive alerts, including a NOAA Weather Radio, your cell phone, local radio, TV, the internet, and the outdoor warning ...
17h ago

CCHD Encourage the Public to Sign UP for HyperReach
(Updated) -- The Crawford County Health Department is reminding the public to sign up for "HyperReach." Public Health Administrator, Mikayla Maynard, says "HyperReach" is the upgraded version of "Reverse 911." Maynard says "HyperReach" is not limited to weather but will also send...
17h ago

Gas Prices Lower Than a Year Ago Despite Recent Jump
(Undated) -- Gas prices jumped as oil prices surged. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, President Trump's decision to reduce tariffs and strike new trade deals has inspired optimism that a major tariff-induced economic slowdown might be avoided, driving oil prices higher. De Haan says in...
17h ago

Recycling Event Set for June in Oblong
(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong is reminding the public about a chance to get rid of some unwanted electronics and appliances next month. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, says that on Saturday, June 7th, the Village will host an electronics and appliance recycling event at the OPW Maintenance Building in Oblong Park. Sh...
17h ago
WTYE Sports
Maroons Cruise to Route of Wildcats
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons cruised to a 20-1 mercy-shortened four-inning victory over the OPH Wildcats yesterday. Blake Green led at the plate, driving in four runs on two hits for the Maroons. Graysen Brown gets the win for RHS from the mound, giving up just two hits, one run, while striking out five and walking no...
17h ago
Four Members of the RHS Girls Track Team are Headed to State
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons Track Team competed at the Monticello Class 2A Sectional on Thursday. Robinson finished 5th out of 18 teams. Head Coach, Sydney Beard, says four girls will be advancing to the state meet next Friday, including Mary Elliott in the 100, 200, long jump, and triple jump, Ella Tingley in t...
May 16, 2025
Lady Maroons Walk-off Edwards County
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons picked up a dramatic "walk-off" 1-0 win over Edwards County yesterday. The contest was tied at zero in the bottom of the 7th when Avery Strauch hit a solo blast to right field for the win. Eva Herman earned the victory from the mound, pitching all seven innings, giving up fi...
May 16, 2025
Maroons Fall to Mt. Carmel in Wednesday Baseball Action
(Robinson) -- The RHS Baseball Team squandered an early five-run lead en route to a 10-9 loss to Mt. Carmel yesterday. Reese Baker took the loss for the Maroons out of the bullpen, pitching one inning, surrendering one run on four hits, while striking out one. Gunner Hoalt was the starter for RHS and gave up nine runs ...
May 15, 2025
Lady Maroons Shut Out the Paris Tigers
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons shut out the Paris Lady Tigers 4-0 yesterday. Eva Herman gets the win for RHS, pitching all seven innings, giving up three hits, and striking out eleven en route to the win. With the win, the Lady Maroons improve to 15-12 overall. They are 3-3 in the LIC. The Lady Maroons will be back...
May 14, 2025
WTYE Obituaries

Keith A. Christy
Mr. Keith A. Christy, age 31, of New Hebron, IL, died Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 8:34 p.m. in his temporary residence in New Hebron, IL, of unknown causes. The Funeral Service will be Friday, May 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Pulliam Funeral Home in Robinson, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until time of service ...
6h ago

Wanda L. (Bennett) Goff
Miss Wanda L. (Bennett) Goff, age 95, of Robinson, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Robinson Health & Rehab following several months of declining health. Wanda was born on July 3, 1929, in Clark County, Illinois, the daughter of Wayne and Kathryn (Smith) Bennett. Shortly aft...
17h ago

Cleo Mullins Lawson
Cleo Mullins Lawson, 95, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. She was born on April 10, 1930, in Grandville Township, Jasper County, IL, and grew up in Flat Rock. She graduated from Flat Rock High School and later built a life in nearby Stoy with her husband, John Mull...
17h ago
Entertainment News

Denzel Washington shuts down reports he bailed on Cannes Film Festival after red carpet incident
After a tense red carpet moment, actor Denzel Washington's clarified his Cannes schedule, denying reports that he skipped events afterward.
5h ago

Justin Bieber makes public apology to Hailey over Vogue cover comments
Justin Bieber publicly apologized to wife Hailey for doubting her Vogue cover success, sparking mixed reactions from fans on social media.
6h ago

Sarah Silverman uncovers family secret about infant brother's tragic death
Comedian Sarah Silverman discusses her brother's death and her father's revelation in a Rolling Stone interview, shedding light on a family tragedy.
6h ago

George Wendt, 'Cheers' star, dead at 76
George Wendt passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday morning, Fox News Digital confirmed. He was 76.
9h ago

Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Mariska Hargitay's family secret, Dakota Johnson struggled to pay rent
The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.
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Music News

Neil Young "not scared" of Trump, backs Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift in fight against US President
“You are forgetting your real job. You work for us” The post Neil Young “not scared” of Trump, backs Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift in fight against US President appeared first on NME.
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Chappell Roan will "quit" music if she can't "stand up for myself" from "villain" reputation
“Do you want me to just get to the point where I become agoraphobic? Or so stressed out, or so anxious to perform?” The post Chappell Roan will “quit” music if she can’t “stand up for myself” from “villain” reputation appeared first on NME.
2h ago
Live Nation Names Trump Crony Ric Grenell to Its Board of Directors
Grenell, who leads the Kennedy Center, previously described diversity initatives at the center as "bullshit"
4h ago

Eddie Vedder speaks out in support of Bruce Springsteen amid Trump attacks: "Part of free speech is open discussion"
The Pearl Jam frontman's comments come after Trump called for an investigation into musicians including Springsteen The post Eddie Vedder speaks out in support of Bruce Springsteen amid Trump attacks: “Part of free speech is open discussion” appeared first on NME.
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Neil Young Stands With Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen in Trump's Musician War: 'You Work for Us'
"Bruce and thousands of musicians think you are ruining America. You worry about that instead of the dyin' kids in Gaza," the musician said
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