WTYE News
CCSO Issues Scam Warning
(Undated) -- Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, took to social media over the weekend to issue a scam warning. According to the post, the CCSO has received multiple complaints about scam calls being received locally, stating that jury duty violations and warrants have been issued. The caller encourages the individual...
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One New Name Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- One new name was added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail over the weekend. According to jail records, on Friday James McCullough was arrested and booked into jail on charges of Resisting a Peace Officer and Aggravated Assault. Suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
21h ago
Gas Prices Fall as Thanksgiving Approaches
(Undated) -- Gas prices continue to fall as we head toward the holiday weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average has fallen to $3.04 per gallon, eight cents lower than on Friday. Here in the "Land of Lincoln," the statewide average is $3.23 a gallon, six cents lower ...
21h ago
Watch Out for Holiday Scams
(Undated) -- 'Tis the season to look out for holiday scammers. With scammers becoming ever more sophisticated in their efforts to separate people from their money, it can be difficult to know who and what to trust. According to authorities, a top scam is fake lookalike digital storefronts, often using URLs that look si...
21h ago
ICC Cuts $55.8 Million From Ameren Rate Hike Request
(Undated) -- The Illinois Commerce Commission has cut $55.8 million from Ameren Illinois' rate request for its natural gas delivery services. Ameren had requested $128.8 million. The ICC also approved a 9.60 percent return on equity, a reduction from the company's requested 10.70 percent ROE. Citizen's Utility Board sp...
21h ago
WTYE Sports
Lady Maroons Fall to 0-4 Following Weekend Action
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons remain winless on the young basketball season following a rough weekend of games. On Friday, the girls fell to Galesburg 49-24. They were led in scoring by Leah Correll with fifteen points. In Saturday action, the girls fell to Chatham-Glenwood 45-25 and Pekin 52-40. Leah Correll was ...
21h ago
Lady Wild Cats Roll To Win While Lady Maroons Fall
(Oblong) -- The OPH Lady Wildcats picked up a win on the hardwood last night, rolling to a 57-25 rout of Dugger in their season opener. Genna Kidwell led OPH with thirteen points. Alyssa Tipton finished with eleven. Brooke Kitner and Krystlynn Rogers each finished with eight points en route to the win. The girls will b...
Nov 18, 2025
RHS Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
(Robinson) -- RHS has announced the 2025 inductees into the Robinson High School Hall of Fame. According to RHS Athletic Director, Tara Apple, Roger Hamilton, Mario Johnson, Mac McCracken, Kris Muston, and Carolyn Parker will be inducted on Friday, February 13th, during halftime of the Varsity Boys Basketball game. She...
Nov 07, 2025
Lady Panthers Fall in Regional Championship
(Undated) -- The Oblong Lady Panthers Varsity Volleyball Team fell last night in straight sets to Winsor in the Regional Championship, 27-25, 25-18. Head Coach, Pam Johnson, says the girls played a great game against a very good team. She says, despite the loss, the girls had an awesome season. The Lady Panthers finish...
Oct 31, 2025
Lady Panthers Win Regional Semi-Final
(Oblong) -- It took three sets, but the Oblong Lady Panthers Varsity Volleyball Team picked up a Regional Semi-Final win over Cumberland, 24-26, 25-20, 25-13. Head Coach, Pam Johnson, says the girls stuck with it. When they settled down, they ran their offense, and "it was great." Oblong will face Windsor ton...
Oct 30, 2025
WTYE Obituaries
Mabel "Mim" Inboden
Mabel "Mim" Inboden, 89, of Robinson, IL, passed away on November 22, 2025, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, MO. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25th, at the Robinson New Cemetery, with Celebrant Curt Goodwine officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the ...
20h ago
Sherry Michl-Catt
Sherry Michl-Catt, 84, of Oblong, IL, passed away on November 20, 2025, at home, wrapped in the love of the family she poured so much of her life into. Her story began on July 7, 1941, in Anna, IL, but her life truly took root in Oblong, where she grew up, graduated from Oblong High School in 1959, and began becoming t...
20h ago
Linda Sue Anderson
Linda Sue Anderson, 77, of Oblong, IL, passed away on November 20, 2025, in the comfort of her friend's home. Her story began on October 4, 1948, in Chandler, AZ, where she grew up beneath wide desert skies and found her very first love in life: ballet. At five years old, she slipped on tiny slippers and stepped into a...
20h ago
Harold Wayne McKee
Harold Wayne McKee, 87, of Robinson, IL, passed away on October 23, 2025. Born on July 10, 1938, in Robinson, Harold grew up right here in the community he would always consider home. He graduated from Robinson High School in 1956, and before long, he was off to serve his country in the U.S. Navy. What began as a young...
Oct 29, 2025
Entertainment News
Guy Fieri says quad 'exploded' mid-shoot, keeping him in a wheelchair for 8 weeks
Guy Fieri suffers rare quad muscle injury requiring emergency surgery after falling down steps, leaving celebrity chef in wheelchair for eight weeks.
6h ago
Benedict Cumberbatch's parents begged him not to follow in their actor footsteps
Benedict Cumberbatch revealed his actor parents warned him against the career, calling it "a stupid way to spend a life." The actor is known for his role in "Sherlock."
10h ago
'Full House' star Jodie Sweetin blacked out at Candace Cameron Bure's wedding at age 14
Jodie Sweetin reveals she first blacked out from drinking at age 14 during Candace Cameron Bure's wedding, marking the start of her addiction struggles.
13h ago
John Tesh says 'faith-filled' wife saved his life after doctors gave him 18 months to live
John Tesh revealed how his wife Connie Sellecca saved his life during his 10-year cancer battle, crediting her faith and strength for his survival.
14h ago
Denise Richards' estranged husband Aaron Phypers says he's 'begging friends for money' as divorce turns ugly
Aaron Phypers faces homelessness amid divorce from Denise Richards, begging friends for money and owing $125,000 in rent plus hundreds of thousands more.
18h ago
Music News
SEVENTEEN make history as first K-pop act to perform 'Tiny Desk' concert
Appearing as a five-piece, they performed hits like 'Super', 'Rock With You', 'Hot' and more The post SEVENTEEN make history as first K-pop act to perform 'Tiny Desk' concert appeared first on NME.
4h ago
LAPD Says Dead Teen Found in D4vd's Tesla an 'Investigation Into Murder': Report
Police have classified the investigation of Celeste Rivas's death as a murder probe, a court filing purportedly says
6h ago
Joni Mitchell to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 Juno Awards
Meanwhile, Nelly Furtado will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame The post Joni Mitchell to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 Juno Awards appeared first on NME.
6h ago
Watch Radiohead play 'Climbing Up The Walls' for the first time since 2018 as London residency continues
"There are real tears falling from my eyes," fans wrote on social media The post Watch Radiohead play 'Climbing Up The Walls' for the first time since 2018 as London residency continues appeared first on NME.
7h ago
Judge Plans to Force Sale of Nicki Minaj's $20 Million Mansion to Pay Security Guard's Judgment
The rapper and her husband were previously ordered to pay a security guard $500,000 for his broken jaw and other damages, but so far, they have "refused" to pay, the man says
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