WTYE News
Blast of Cold Air Forecast for Sunday into Monday
(Undated) -- A blast of cold weather is forecast for Sunday and Monday. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, a "strong cold front" is expected to move across the region on Sunday. They say showers and strong storms are possible ahead of the front on ...
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Primary Election is Tuesday But You Can Vote Now
(Undated) -- The Primary Election is coming up next week, and the public is being reminded to get out and vote. Crawford County Clerk, Beckie Staley, is reminding the public to make their voice heard and help shape the future of our community. Staley says if you can't make it out to the polls on Tuesday, you can cast a...
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CCHD Announces Bird Flu Confirmed in Crawford County
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department has received notice from the Illinois Department of Public Health that birds collected in Crawford County have tested positive for avian influenza. The CCHD says Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing sporadic outb...
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Crawford Memorial Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners
(Undated) -- The Crawford Memorial Foundation has announced the latest recipients of its scholarship program. According to Sheri Stodghill, Foundation representative, after a thorough review and careful consideration of the 24 applications received, the Foundation Scholarship Committee has chosen ten deserving recipien...
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Gas Prices Continue to Climb
(Undated) -- Gas prices remain high across the country. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.65 a gallon, nineteen cents higher than Monday and thirty-four cents higher than a week ago. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $3.67, eighteen cents higher than Monday. Acro...
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WTYE Sports
LOVC Announces Boys All Conference Team
(Undated) -- The LOVC has announced its All Conference Team for High School Boys Basketball. Two members of the OPH Wildcats have earned honors. Riley Blank and Caden Goodwin both earned 1st Team honors.
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Three RHS Lady Wrestlers Advance in Postseason
(Robinson) -- Three RHS Lady Maroons wrestlers participated in the IWCOA State Series over the weekend. Head Coach, Hilary Maxwell, says three girls participated in the Heyworth Sectionals. Maxwell says Dasia MacCracken, Madison Siler, and Alexis Inboden are all advancing to the IWCOA State meets this weekend. MacCrack...
Mar 09, 2026
Leah Correll and Zoe Tuttle Named to LIC "All-Conference Team"
(Robinson) -- The Little Illini Conference has announced the "All-Conference Team" for Girls' Basketball. From Robinson, Leah Correll and Zoe Tuttle were named First Team All-Conference and Lillie McDonald was named "Honorable Mention."
Mar 06, 2026
Listen to the Regional Championship Tonight
(Robinson) -- The Regional Championship will be played tonight at Robinson High School. Number one-seeded Teutopolis will face off against number five seed Newton. T-Town advanced with a 50-43 win over Mt. Carmel on Wednesday. Newton hung on for a 67-58 win over Salem to advance. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Pregame on 101...
Feb 27, 2026
Two OPH Players Named to LOVC 1st Team
(Undated) -- The LOVC has announced its All Conference Team for High School Girls Basketball. Two members of the OPH Lady Wildcats have earned honors. Gena Kidwell and Alyssa Tipton both earned 1st Team honors. The Lady Wildcats finished the season 14-16 overall, 5-1 in the LOVC.
Feb 26, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Betty Lucille (McCoy) Hayes
Betty Lucille (McCoy) Hayes, 95, of Flat Rock, IL passed away on March 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She was born on August 17, 1930, in Huntingburg, IN. Betty carried a deep sense of compassion for others after losing her mother at the young age of 49 to breast cancer. She was only 15 when she started caring fo...
Mar 12, 2026
William K. Thomas
Mr. William K. Thomas, or Bill as he preferred to be called, and known by his oldest friends and grandchildren as "Tuna", completed his earthly journey on March 9, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on January 7, 1945, in the tranquil surroundings of Coupeville, WA, Bill carried the essence of his...
Mar 11, 2026
Wanda Walker
Wanda Walker, 63, of Palestine, IL, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. Wanda was born on March 15, 1962, in O'Fallon, IL, to Bill Peach and Rosalee (Raede) Demarios. Wanda grew up in O'Fallon and spent time living in different places throughout her life before eventually making her home...
Mar 11, 2026
Jerry Smith
Jerry Smith, 84, of Robinson, IL, passed away on March 7, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Born on November 7, 1941, in Crawford County, IL, Jerry was a son of this community through and through. He grew up here, and in many ways, never lost the spirit that often comes from a life shaped by small ...
Mar 11, 2026
Entertainment News
Billy Joel's daughter offers health update on legendary singer as he battles rare brain disorder
Billy Joel's daughter Alexa Ray shares a health update on the "Piano Man's" battle with normal pressure hydrocephalus, revealing he's doing physical therapy.
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'Poltergeist' star's family fights back against 'ridiculous' conspiracy theories 38 years after her death
Heather O'Rourke's family still battles hurtful rumors about the 'Poltergeist' star's death at 12, as alleged 'curse' myths continue to cause pain.
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Sydney Sweeney admits she 'never felt confident' growing up with curves, but 'Euphoria' changed everything
"Euphoria" star Sydney Sweeney reveals how playing Cassie helped her embrace body confidence, inspiring her to create lingerie brand Syrn for all women.
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Valerie Bertinelli says she was 'lucky to have survived' severe post-surgery infection
Valerie Bertinelli reveals in her new memoir "Getting Naked" that she nearly died from a serious infection after breast augmentation surgery.
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Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
The Van Halen feud deepens as Sammy Hagar reveals he doesn't plan to play with Alex Van Halen again. The former bandmates haven't spoken in decades.
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Music News
Sturgill Simpson on 'Mutiny After Midnight': 'I've Always Really Wanted to Leak My Own Record'
The iconoclast officially releases his new album as Johnny Blue Skies - in physical format only. But he says it'll come to streaming "at some point"
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Sugababes tease new music and tell us about fighting injustice and why "love is the biggest thing"
The trio spoke to NME at 'Trans Mission' charity show in London about teaming up with the "incredible" PinkPantheress and why it's "selfish" not to "use your voice to bring awareness to the injustice in the world" The post Sugababes tease new music and tell us about fighting injustice and ...
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James Blake announces 2026 UK and European tour
"Can't wait to play the new and celebrate the old with you" The post James Blake announces 2026 UK and European tour appeared first on NME.
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Messages show Live Nation staff bragging about "robbing" ticketbuyers and saying "these people are so stupid"
The entertainment giant recently reached a settlement deal with the US Department Of Justice The post Messages show Live Nation staff bragging about "robbing" ticketbuyers and saying "these people are so stupid" appeared first on NME.
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Olly Alexander: "I hope that Trans Mission is a beacon of positivity and light in a dark time"
The singer sat down with Not A Phase founder Danielle St James to tell NME why they wanted to organise "what feels like the world's biggest ever fundraiser" to spread hope and solidarity for the LGBTQ+ community The post Olly Alexander: "I hope that Trans Mission is a beacon of positivity and light in a ...
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