WTYE News
State Senator, Chapin Rose, to Host Mobile Office Hours in Palestine
(Palestine) -- If you have questions for State Senator, Chapin Rose, you're in luck. The Senator for the 51st District, which includes Crawford County, will hold traveling office hours tomorrow in Palestine. District office staff will be available to assist individuals and businesses with access to state services, as w...
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United Way Announces "Days of Caring"
(Undated) -- The United Way of Crawford County has announced its upcoming "Days of Caring." According to the United Way, the Annual Days of Caring will include projects in Oblong, Hutsonville, Robinson, New Hebron, and Palestine. Many of this year's projects will be at the schools throughout the county. Unite...
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NHTSA Says Never Leave a Child in a Vehicle
(Undated) -- Hot and humid weather continues and authorities are reminding you to never leave a child in a vehicle. Over the past 25 years, more than one thousand children have died of heatstroke because they were left or became trapped in a hot car. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that in 2024 ...
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Lookout for the Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stroke
(Undated) - The Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding everyone to look out for the signs and symptoms of heat stroke. They say as extreme heat continues across the state the public needs to take the signs of heat stroke seriously. Symptoms include an extremely high body temperature, rapid pulse, throbbing h...
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CDC Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Illinois
(Undated) -- The first human case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Illinois. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the first human case of West Nile virus of 2025 was in an individual from Southern Illinois who was hospitalized due to complications of the infection. They say the case mark...
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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
Rosemary Badgley
Rosemary Badgley, 85, of Robinson, IL, passed away on June 19, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on April 6, 1940, in Robinson, the daughter of Francis Lee and Bethel (Crossfield) Moore. She grew up here, graduated from Robinson High School in 1959, and never really le...
Jun 23, 2025
Jerry Lee Smith
Jerry Lee Smith, age 83, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 8:07 AM at Ridgeview Nursing and Rehab in Oblong. He was born on April 19, 1942, in Pike County, Indiana, to Zelta James Smith and Aileen (Waterson) Smith. Jerry was a proud graduate of Bridgeport High School, Class of 196...
Jun 23, 2025
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
Barbara Joan (Brown) Garrard
Mrs. Barbara Joan (Brown) Garrard, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Peoria, Arizona on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Barbara was born in Robinson, IL, January 24, 1931, to Kenneth and Leona M (Beeman) Brown, the third of six children. She was a Christian of deep faith and was baptized at the age of 12. She met...
Jun 19, 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
Diddy prosecutors abandon multiple charges against rapper days before trial's end
Prosecutors streamline the case against Sean "Diddy" Combs by removing attempted kidnapping, arson and aiding sex trafficking charges before trial's conclusion.
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'The Price is Right' contestant wins new car after crashing own vehicle
After sharing her car was recently totaled in an accident, contestant Antoinette wins a brand new 2025 Hyundai Elantra on "The Price Is Right."
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Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez prenup may include ‘signing bonus’ after billionaire's costly first divorce: expert
Behind their fairytale romance, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have likely been forced to navigate legal and financial agreements ahead of their extravagant wedding.
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Diddy's freedom 'rises and falls' on Cassie Ventura testimony as lawyers prep for closing arguments: expert
Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense rested without witnesses as prosecutors conclude with testimony from ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura that could prove pivotal for conviction.
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Prince William's royal plan leaves no room for Prince Harry's 'American children': expert
As Prince William prepares for his future as king, royal experts suggest Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's California-raised children won't have official positions in the monarchy.
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Music News
Singer-Activist Evan Greer Remembers the 2000s on '$5'
Boston-based musician announces first album since 2021 with a nostalgic pop-punk anthem that looks back on decades of house shows and protests
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Rod Stewart on Glastonbury 2025: "I just wish they wouldn't call it the tea time slot - that sounds like pipe and slippers"
He also revealed that he persuaded organisers to extend his set from 75 minutes to an hour and a half The post Rod Stewart on Glastonbury 2025: “I just wish they wouldn’t call it the tea time slot – that sounds like pipe and slippers” appeared first on NME.
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Este Haim Explains How She 'Grifted' Her Way Into 'White Lotus' Music Consultant Job
"I was on set and I was having the best time, and I'm like 'Can I work here?'" bassist tells Watch What Happens
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Steven Van Zandt to miss Bruce Springsteen shows to recover from emergency surgery
Steven Van Zandt will miss a handful of Bruce Springsteen shows as he recovers from emergency appendix surgery. Read More: Bruce Springsteen live in London: the heartland hero remains firmly at his majestic peak Last night (June 24), the musician told fans he wouldn’t be in attendance when the E Street Band conti...
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Emily Eavis responds to Kneecap Glastonbury controversy: "Everyone is welcome here"
"There have been a lot of really heated topics this year, but we remain a platform for many, many artists from all over the world" The post Emily Eavis responds to Kneecap Glastonbury controversy: “Everyone is welcome here” appeared first on NME.
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