WTYE News

Wet and Stormy Weather Forecast to Stick Around
(Undated) -- Wet and stormy weather appears to be a part of our forecast this week. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, scattered storms will linger throughout the day today, with additional storms possible Wednesday through Saturday, primarily in the afterno...
19h ago

Hardin in Crawford County Jail Following Olney Arrest
(Olney, IL) -- An Olney man is behind bars in Crawford County. Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, reports that twenty-two-year-old Cameron Hardin was extradited to Crawford County from Richland County Saturday morning. Hardin was arrested on a Crawford County Warrant for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, Grooming, Di...
19h ago

Deputies Respond to Single Vehicle Accident
(Palestine) -- A glance at a cell phone led to a single-vehicle accident yesterday. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, just after 11 a.m. yesterday, deputies responded to the accident at County Road 750 N near 1950 E in LaMotte Township. Rutan says that sixty-nine-year-old Roger Hodge of Palestine report...
19h ago

Gas Prices Continue to Fall
(Undated) -- The July 4th weekend saw some of the lowest gas prices in recent years. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the trend of falling prices continues. The current national average is $3.09 a gallon, a nickel lower than a week ago. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is eight cents lower ...
19h ago

BBB Issues Prime Day Warning
(Undated) -- Tomorrow marks the kick-off of "Amazon Prime Day" and the BBB says Amazon is among the most impersonated retailers. Based on the 2024 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, online shopping scams made up just over thirty percent of all scams reported to the Better Business Bureau . More than eighty-seven p...
19h ago
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

Bradley J. Lowe
Bradley J. Lowe, 64, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on June 27, 2025. He was born on July 30, 1960, in Sullivan, IN, to Charles and Betty (Heleine) Lowe. Brad is survived by his siblings: Cindy & Andy Rachoy, Kathy & Tom Tingley, Charlie Lowe, Deanne Leckey, Lisa & Jim Hyde, Delores Lowe, Mary Lowe, Richard ...
17h ago

Blake A. Moore
Blake A. Moore, 28, of Robinson, IL, formerly of Palestine, passed away on June 29, 2025. He was born on November 8, 1996, in Taylorville, IL, and raised in Palestine, where sports quickly became his outlet. Whether it was football, basketball, or baseball, he had a natural intensity that matched his competitive spirit...
19h ago

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

Matt Cameron exits Pearl Jam after 27 years behind the drums
Matt Cameron announces departure from Pearl Jam after 27 years as drummer, with band members expressing gratitude for his contributions to live shows and studio recordings.
7h ago

Denise Richards' husband files for divorce, months after she revealed he helps run her OnlyFans account
Denise Richards' husband Aaron Phypers files for divorce after six years, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking spousal support from the actress.
11h ago

'Rocky' star Brigitte Nielsen, 61, embraces bikini moment in stunning summer snap
Brigitte Nielson shows off her summer style at 61, posting a beach photo in a patterned bikini with a humorous caption about her height.
12h ago

Diddy received standing ovation from fellow inmates after jury found rapper not guilty on RICO charge: lawyer
Sean "Diddy" Combs reportedly received a standing ovation from inmates after being acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges, though he remains jailed on prostitution counts.
14h ago

Texas floods: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner and more stars rally behind victims
Celebrities such as Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Hilary Duff and more are sharing their devastation and offering prayers to the victims of the flash floods in Texas.
17h ago
Music News

Lewis Capaldi shares update on new music: "I don't know about an album"
However, he has confirmed that he’ll be releasing more material this year The post Lewis Capaldi shares update on new music: “I don’t know about an album” appeared first on NME.
1h ago

Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman to "take the rest of the year off" from the band for hand surgery to "avoid permanent damage"
The band have yet to announce a temporary replacement for their upcoming shows The post Fall Out Boy’s Joe Trohman to “take the rest of the year off” from the band for hand surgery to “avoid permanent damage” appeared first on NME.
2h ago

Disturbed's David Draiman responds to booing from "a few Jew-hating morons" at Black Sabbath farewell show
"I am STILL UNAPOLOGETICALLY A FIERCELY PRO ISRAEL JEW, I will ALWAYS stand up for my people" The post Disturbed’s David Draiman responds to booing from “a few Jew-hating morons” at Black Sabbath farewell show appeared first on NME.
4h ago
Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman Steps Away From Tour to Undergo Hand Surgery
Trohman said that the band will continue with the rest of their shows for the year
7h ago

Blur's Damon Albarn says he was "prophetic" in predicting Oasis reunion and that "it's a good thing" - but will he be going?
"You can’t think that two brothers can’t reconcile, sooner or later" The post Blur’s Damon Albarn says he was “prophetic” in predicting Oasis reunion and that “it’s a good thing” – but will he be going? appeared first on NME.
10h ago