WTYE News

Cooler Weather Forecast for the Weekend
(Undated) -- Wet weather and cooler temperatures are forecast for the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, cloudy skies and a chance of showers and thunderstorms are forecast for tomorrow afternoon. They are expected to continue through the evening, overnight, and into the early part of Sunday. The front...
Oct 17, 2025

CMH to Host "Lunch and Learn" Event October 28th
(Undated) -- Crawford Memorial Hospital is inviting the public to its upcoming Wellness Workshop. According to a post on Facebook, the "Lunch and Learn" event titled "The 2nd Act: Keeping Your Body in Balance" will feature a panel of CMH providers giving women practical tools and expert insight to m...
Oct 17, 2025

CCSO Soliciting Food Service Provider Proposals
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is soliciting proposals for a Food Service Provider. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, general bid requirements include a proposal enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked "RFP CCSO Food Vendor" and dropped off at the Crawford County Annex ...
Oct 17, 2025

CCHD Asking for Cancer Comfort Bag Donations
(Undated) - The Crawford County Health Department is seeking donations for its "Cancer Comfort Bags." The "Cancer Comfort Bag" program, established in 2022, provides a tote bag filled with comfort items and essentials to Crawford County residents battling cancer. The CCHD says that while they promot...
Oct 17, 2025

Gas Prices Continue to Fall
(Undated) -- Gas prices continue to trend lower nationwide. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.04 a gallon, three cents lower than a week ago. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $3.13 a gallon, eleven cents lower than last Friday. Across the Wabash in Indiana, driv...
Oct 17, 2025
WTYE Sports
Robinson and Palestine Fall as the Panthers Win in Week 8 Football
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons fell to 3-5 last night following a 41-18 loss to the Paris Tigers. RHS QB, Reese Johnson, completed 11 of 25 pass attempts for 236 yards and one touchdown. Johnson also carried the ball 16 times for 110 yards and one touchdown. The Maroons will wrap up the 2025 season with a road game next...
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RHS Soccer Team Picks Up Friday Postseason Win
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons Soccer Team picked up a 4-0 postseason win over St. Anthony yesterday. Head Coach, Hillary Maxwell, says it was an awesome opportunity to host their first regional game, and the crowd was great. She says the kids came out playing hard, and while they still have so many things to keep worki...
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Maroons Set to Host Paris Tonight
(Undated) -- The RHS Maroons will try to move back to .500 on the season when they welcome the Paris Tigers to Crosby Field tonight. The Maroons are currently 3-4 on the season, 2-3 in the Little Illini Conference. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. Pregame on 101.7 WTYE and WTYEfm.com will be around 6:45 p.m. Elsewhere, the 3...
Oct 17, 2025
Oblong Lady Panthers Pick Up Win Over Lawrenceville
(Oblong) -- It took three sets but the Oblong Lady Panthers Varsity Volleyball Team picked up a win over Lawrenceville, 21-25, 25-23, 25-17. Head Coach, Pam Johnson, says the girls "pulled together as a team to get the win." Ella Jenkins finished with eight kills, one ace, and sixteen digs. Layla Krick finish...
Oct 17, 2025
Lady Maroons Wrap Up Regular Season with a Win
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons Varsity Tennis Team wrapped up the regular season with a 7-2 win over Charleston yesterday. The Maroons got singles wins from Laura Hirschberger, Alex Leek, Ally Miller, and Katelyn Murrell. The Maroons also swept doubles with wins from the teams of Addy and Avery Strauch, Genevieve G...
Oct 15, 2025
WTYE Obituaries

Chris Hotsenpiller
Chris Hotsenpiller, 67, of Robinson, IL, passed away on October 16, 2025. He was born February 7, 1958, in Sullivan, IN, the son of Lee & Patricia (Miller) Hotsenpiller, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Teresa (Meek) Hotsenpiller; his daughter, Lacee Hightshoe; and his ...
19h ago

Shirley McCammon
Shirley McCammon, 85, of Robinson, IL, passed away on October 16, 2025, at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney, IL. Born on May 11, 1940, in Palestine, IL, she was the daughter of Jesse McCammon and Janie (Kimberlin) McCammon, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by ten brothers and sister...
19h ago

Tina Marie Bright
Tina Marie Bright, 61, of Lawrenceville, IL, formerly of Mount Carmel, passed away on October 13, 2025, in the comfort of her home. From the very beginning, Tina had a spark that couldn't be contained. She was funny and ornery in the best possible way; the kind of person who could turn a hard moment into laughter with ...
Oct 16, 2025
Entertainment News

Keanu Reeves' Hollywood manager tried to change his name during his early acting career
During a recent appearance on the "New Heights" podcast, Keanu Reeves shared he was asked to change his name early in his career, but after trying on different aliases, decided he couldn't.
6h ago

Keith Urban has awkward moment with fan named Nicole at Nashville concert
Keith Urban had the perfect reaction when he met a fan named Nicole during his concert in Nashville, later helping her announce her pregnancy.
9h ago

Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Diane Keaton's cause of death revealed, Prince Andrew gives up royal titles
The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.
11h ago

Jessica Simpson says she's 'into younger men' and having fun after splitting from husband Eric Johnson
Jessica Simpson opens up about her dating preferences after separating from Eric Johnson, explaining why she's drawn to younger men and enjoying her new freedom.
12h ago

Country music star Mark Chesnutt hospitalized in Baton Rouge, forced to cancel upcoming performances
"Brother Jukebox" singer Mark Chesnutt remains hospitalized after falling ill before his scheduled concert opening for Alabama in Louisiana.
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Music News
Sam Rivers, Limp Bizkit Bassist, Dead at 48
"Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat," the band wrote on Saturday
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Watch Jeff Goldblum join Charlie Puth for cover of Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time'
“I love to give a new up-and-coming singer a chance,” Puth said as he introduced the actor The post Watch Jeff Goldblum join Charlie Puth for cover of Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Time After Time’ appeared first on NME.
9h ago

Neil Young announces 50th anniversary reissue for 'Tonight's The Night'
It will include unreleased alternate versions of songs from the era and a collaboration with Joni Mitchell The post Neil Young announces 50th anniversary reissue for ‘Tonight’s The Night’ appeared first on NME.
10h ago
Slipknot Sue to Reclaim Slipknot.com Domain From Anonymous Squatter Selling Bootleg Merch
Citing the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, the band - forced to use Slipknot1.com for nearly 25 years - seeks to retake URL bearing their name
11h ago

Olivia Dean, Brandi Carlile and Sombr announced as 'SNL' musical guests
Actors Miles Teller and Glen Powell and comedian Nikki Glaser will be on hosting duties The post Olivia Dean, Brandi Carlile and Sombr announced as ‘SNL’ musical guests appeared first on NME.
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