WTYE News
Another Round of Severe Weather Forecast for The Area
(Undated) -- We are bracing for another round of severe weather. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, while severe weather is not expected, a few thunderstorms will develop tonight as a warm front lifts northward into the region. However, they say a "sign...
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Consolidated Election is Today
(Undated) -- It is consolidated municipal election day in Illinois. Voters throughout the state will be choosing mayors and village presidents, city clerks, and school board members. Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer is running unopposed. However, Oblong incumbent Mayor, Teresa Fielder, is facing off against Terry Ochs. In P...
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Road Work on Route 33 to Resume Today
(Undated) -- Travel on Route 33 between Oblong and Robinson will be slow going once again. The ongoing resurfacing project on Route 33 is set to resume today as crews will begin the "milling" portion of the resurfacing project. Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, reminds motorists that there will be one-lane...
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Handful of Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- A "handful" of new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Saturday, Colin Goff was arrested and booked into the Crawford County Jail on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon and Domestic Battery. On Sunday Steve Whitney was b...
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Gas Prices Impacted by Market Uncertainty
(Undated) -- West Coast refinery issues, "summer gas," and looming tariffs are beginning to impact gas prices nationwide. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, as we head into April, Americans should expect gas prices to rise, with a peak that could occur in mid-to-late April. He ...
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WTYE Sports
Lady Maroons Shutout Martinsville
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons cruised to a 3-0 shutout of Martinsville yesterday. Olivia Chiasson pitched seven innings, giving up six hits and striking out four en route to the win. With the win, the girls improved to 4-2 on the season. They are set to be back in action today for a road game with Marshall.
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RHS Track Teams Finish 1st and 2nd Monday
(Robinson) -- The RHS Boys and Girls Varsity Track Teams finished 1st and 2nd in Monday's action. The RHS Boys finished with a team score of 119, Effingham finished with 62, OPH finished with a score of 35, and Bridgeport scored 12 points. In girls' action, Effingham finished first with a team score of 99, RHS finished...
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Maroons Win in Friday Baseball Action
(Robinson) -- In weekend baseball action, the RHS Maroons picked up a 9-3 over Flora on Friday. They were set to compete in a Triangular on Saturday, however, that was canceled due to the wet weather. The RHS Lady Maroons Softball team fell to Paris 10-7 and Westville 8-7 in weekend triangular action. Elsewhere on Satu...
Mar 31, 2025
Monan Pitches Perfect Game in Hutsonville Blow Out of Red Hill
(Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Softball Team picked up a blowout 22-0 win over Red Hill yesterday. Hayden Monan pitched a perfect game in the four-inning contest, marking only the third perfect game in school history. The girls will be back in action today for a home game against Marshall.
Mar 27, 2025
RHS Softball Team Picks Shutout Win Over Cumberland
(Robinson) -- The RHS Softball Team improved its record yesterday with a 2-0 shutout win over Cumberland. Eva Herman pitched all seven innings en route to the victory, striking out eight, walking one, and giving up no runs. The Lady Maroons will be back in action Saturday for a "Triangular" contest versus Par...
Mar 25, 2025
WTYE Obituaries
Joe E. Bliss
Joe E. Bliss, 84, of Oblong, IL, passed away on March 29, 2025, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. His passing marked the end of a long and faithful labor-hands that had shaped fields, cradled grandchildren, and quietly held the weight of generations finally laid to rest. From the very beginning, Joe's hand...
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Jack L. Blankenbeker
Jack L. Blankenbeker, 95, of Robinson, IL, passed away on March 28, 2025, at Robinson Rehab and Nursing. Born on July 25, 1929, in Flat Rock, IL, Jack cut his teeth on the dirt roads of Crawford County before heading north to Chicago, where he worked at Givens Winstead Service. Soon after, duty called, and he spent thr...
Mar 31, 2025
C. Russell Preston, Jr
C. Russell Preston, Jr., 78, of Robinson, IL, passed away on March 28, 2025, at Richland Nursing & Rehab in Olney, IL. Born July 3, 1946, he was the son of Clyde & B. Jane (Pinkstaff) Preston, both of whom preceded him in death. A 1964 graduate of Lawrenceville High School, his career began with a short stint a...
Mar 31, 2025
Frederic L. Campbell
Mr. Frederic L. Campbell, age 93, of Robinson, IL, died Wednesday March 26, 2025, at 12:32 pm at his residence in Robinson, IL, following an extended period of illness. A Graveside Service will be conducted on Friday April 4th, 2025, at 1:00 pm in the Robinson New Cemetery, Robinson, IL. There will be a private family ...
Mar 28, 2025
Entertainment News
Kid Rock turns heads in Trump Oval Office meeting with bedazzled, patriotic outift
Kid Rock caused a stir in the Oval Office on Monday when he wore a brightly colored, patriotic outfit during an executive order signing ceremony with President Trump.
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Kid Rock turns heads in Trump Oval Office meeting with bedazzled, patriotic outfit
Kid Rock caused a stir in the Oval Office on Monday when he wore a brightly colored, patriotic outfit during an executive order signing ceremony with President Trump.
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Prince Harry accused of firing off 'unpleasant' message to charity boss after awkward exchange: report
The Duke of Sussex allegedly sent an “unpleasant" message to Dr. Sophie Chandauka, the chair of his Sentebale charity, after she refused to publicly defend Meghan Markle.
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'NYPD Blue' actress Kim Delaney released from custody, felony assault charges dropped
Actress Kim Delaney was released from jail Tuesday, and prosecutors opted not to pursue felony assault charges from a weekend arrest in Los Angeles.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger called son Patrick's 'White Lotus' nude scene 'absurd'
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Music News
Steven Wilson on "the only thing" that prog rock artists have in common
The Porcupine Tree frontman recently released his eighth studio album ‘The Overview’ The post Steven Wilson on “the only thing” that prog rock artists have in common appeared first on NME.
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Grateful Dead's Bobby Weir announces first London show in 22 years at Royal Albert Hall with Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
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Listen to Lucy Dacus' downbeat cover of Lady Gaga's 'Abracadabra' on Radio 1
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Death In Vegas announce first new album in nine years 'Death Mask' and share two new tracks
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Little Simz delays new album release "due to scheduling of shooting a movie"
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