WTYE News
Oblong Issues Solicitors Reminder
(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong is reminding the public that door-to-door solicitors must be approved. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, the only solicitor permit that has been issued by OPD Chief, Colton Williamson, is for CONXXUS. She says if a solicitor comes to your door without showing a "Solicitor...
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Robinson Police Welcomes New K9 "Grim"
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department recently introduced its newest officer. K-9 "Grim" is a 1-year-old German Shepard who is handled by Officer, Nicholas Fitzgerald. Officer Fitzgerald and Grim completed their 6-week Police K-9 training program last Friday. Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, says h...
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RPD Has Released Memorial Day Enforcement Numbers
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is reporting the results of its Memorial Day 2026 "Click It or Ticket" campaign. According to Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, during the campaign, officers made one DUI arrest, one Felony arrest, issued two citations for suspended, revoked, or no valid license...
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Two New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Two new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Tammy Durham was taken into custody on charges of Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Kaylee Brasfield was also booked into jail on charges of Unlawful ...
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Illinois has Received More than 100 Tornados in 2026
(Undated) -- The state of Illinois has had over 100 tornadoes so far in 2026. According to Illinois State Climatologist, Trent Ford, April alone saw seventy. Ford says that already in 2026, Illinois has had more tornado warnings issued than in any other year.
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WTYE Sports
Lady Maroons Season Ends in Dramatic Fashion
(Robison) -- The softball season came to an end for the RHS Lady Maroons in dramatic fashion yesterday. RHS fell to Tolono-Unity 4-3 in eight innings. RHS held a 2-0 lead heading into the top of the 7th inning when a three-run home run to left field by Karleigh Jamison gave the Tolono Rockets the lead. RHS answered bac...
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Maroons Baseball Season Comes to an End
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons got shut out 7-0 in their season finale against Newton in the 2A Effingham Regional Semifinal. Felix Reynolds took the loss for Robinson, pitching four innings, surrendering five runs on eight hits, striking out one, and walking two. Gunner Hoalt, Graysen Brown, Brody Baker, and Brayden Tu...
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Lady Maroons Face Tolono Unity in the 2A Sectional Semifinal
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons will have their hands full when they square off against Tolono Unity this afternoon in the 2A Sectional Semifinal. The Lady Maroons advanced to today's contest following Friday's thrilling walk-off victory over T-Town in the 2A Regional Championship. The Lady Maroons and Tolono Unity ...
May 27, 2026
RHS Rolls to 10-0 Shutout Over OPH
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons rolled to a 10-0 five-inning shutout of the OPH Wildcats yesterday. Graysen Brown earned the win for RHS, surrendering one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking two. Lucas Blessing took the loss for OPH, going two and two-thirds innings, surrendering six runs ...
May 26, 2026
Maroons Roll Over Flora
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons got on the board first and cruised to a 6-1 win over Flora yesterday. RHS got on the board in the bottom of the first inning with four runs. They added two more in the second en route to the victory. Gunner Hoalt earned the win for the Maroons, surrendering four hits and one run over seven...
May 15, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Mary Ellen Newell
Mary Ellen Newell, 80, of Linton, IN, passed away on May 23, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 11, 1946, in Sullivan, IN, to Floyd & Ruby Hess, and grew up nearby in Graysville. After graduating from Sullivan High School, she went on to become a CNA, and tha...
May 27, 2026
Dennis Hirter
Dennis Hirter, 79, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 11, 1946, in Portland, OR, and he spent his early years out west. His family would often rent a cabin along the Oregon coast, and something about being out in God's creation got into him t...
May 26, 2026
Entertainment News
Spencer Pratt claims Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx privately endorsed his mayoral bid
Spencer Pratt claims Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx asked him to make L.A. streets safe again as his mayoral campaign gains celebrity momentum.
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Grammy winner Lauren Daigle says a label exec asked why she had 'to be Christian' despite 'superstar' status
Lauren Daigle reveals a mainstream label head once asked why she had to be Christian, sharing how she navigates faith and music industry pressure.
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Former Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson dubbed royal family's 'Bonnie and Clyde' as Epstein fallout grows: author
Author Andrew Lownie describes former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson as "Bonnie and Clyde," claiming their decades-long bond was more of a professional arrangement to help them navigate scandal.
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Gayle King addresses decades-old rumors about her relationship with Oprah Winfrey
Gayle King addressed decades-long rumors about a secret lesbian relationship with Oprah Winfrey this week, saying they used to really bother her.
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Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced to prison as family reveals heartbreaking betrayal
Kenneth Iwamasa was sentenced to 41 months in prison for conspiring to distribute ketamine to Matthew Perry, including the fatal dose in October 2023.
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Music News
BTS Preview 'Arirang' World Tour Homecoming Show Broadcast With 'Fire' Trailer
The band's special show in Busan will be broadcast in cinemas across the world on June 13
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Tom Morello Announces Power to the People Festival With Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, More
The one-day, D.C.-area event taking place in October "celebrates the spirit of activism, creativity, and hope," Morello says
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Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Joan Baez, System of a Down's Serj Tankian and more for Tom Morello's Power To The People festival
Morello described it as "a day that celebrates the spirit of activism, creativity, and hope", and others on the bill include Jack Black, Cypress Hill, The Linda Lindas and more The post Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Joan Baez, System of a Down's Serj Tankian and more for Tom Morello's Power To The People f...
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Bathing Suits named winner of The Steve Strange Award as most exciting act from The Great Escape 2026
The electro-noise band have been awarded £5,000 cash to help them as they take the next step in their career The post Bathing Suits named winner of The Steve Strange Award as most exciting act from The Great Escape 2026 appeared first on NME.
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Shania Twain announces surprise, intimate show at London's Shacklewell Arms
The gig will come ahead of her huge support slots with Harry Styles and Wembley Stadium The post Shania Twain announces surprise, intimate show at London's Shacklewell Arms appeared first on NME.
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