WTYE News
CCHD Confirms West Nile Positive Mosquito Sample
(Robinson) -- The Crawford County Health Department is reporting the first confirmed West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample of the 2026 season in Crawford County. According to the CCHD, the positive sample was collected in Robinson on August 19, 2026, and was confirmed through routine testing. They say confirmation o...
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Gas Prices Tick Higher Heading into the Weekend
(Undated) -- Gas prices are trending higher as we head into the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.11 a gallon, up eight cents from the beginning of the week. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $4.41, a twelve-cent jump from Monday. Across the Wabash in In...
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The Nerds Take Over the Robinson Civic Center Tomorrow
(Robinson) -- The nerds take over the Robinson Civic Center tomorrow. NerdCon is back with more than thirty unique vendor booths, a Magic: The Gathering: The Hobbit presale event by Galactic Games and Things out of Olney, a Super Smash Brothers tournament, and a cosplay contest. Event organizers are also excited to ann...
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Elk's Children's Care Clinic set for September
(Robinson) -- The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will be in Robinson next month for a free assessment clinic. They will be working in conjunction with the Robinson Elks 1188 Lodge. The clinic will be held at the CMH Bone and Joint Center on September 9th from 9 a.m.-11 a.m., by appointment only. The office i...
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Investigation Continues into Mattoon Building Collapse
(Mattoon) -- A building is severely damaged after it collapsed in Mattoon. The incident happened yesterday near 19th Street and Western Avenue. Authorities say it is unclear what caused the two-story building to collapse. The Mattoon Fire Department and the building's insurance company will conduct investigations to de...
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WTYE Sports
OHS Falls as Week 1 of the High School Football Season Begins
(Undated) -- The 2026 high school football season is underway. The Oblong Panthers kicked off their 2026 season last night with a loss at Ron Welsh Field. The Panthers fell to Cerro Gordo 30-12. Tonight, the Palestine/Hutsonville Pioneers begin their season at home against Meridian with a 7 p.m. kickoff. The RHS Maroon...
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RHS Golf Team Tied for Third in Four Team Meet
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons Boys Golf Team carded a 179 yesterday in a four-team meet. The Maroons fell to Casey Westfield, who shot a 164. Red Hill/Lawrenceville finished with a team score of 166. Flora carded a 179. Ben Coonce, Zach Chamblin, and Hunter Murrell all shot 43 for the Maroons. The RHS Girls Golf Team w...
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RHS Golf Teams Pick Up Wins Over OPH
(Robinson) -- The RHS Boys and Girls Golf Teams both beat OPH and Marshall last night. Ben Coonce was medalist for the boys with a 39. Leah Correll was medalist for the girls with a 36. They will be back in action tomorrow when they face off against Flora.
Aug 20, 2026
RHS Girls Golf Team Finishes 2nd in Mt. Carmel Invite
(Robinson) -- The RHS Girls Golf Team finished second out of nine teams at the Mt Carmel Invitational on Friday. Leah Correll was the medalist, winning the "invite" with an even-par round of 72. Addie Stewart shot a 92, Natalie Richards carded a 102, and Mya Wright finished with 107. The girls will be back in...
Aug 17, 2026
2026 High School Football Season Begins August 20th
(Undated) -- The 2026 IHSA high school football season is set to begin in just over a week. During their annual by-law referendum, the Illinois High School Association expanded the high school football playoff field from 256 to 384 total teams and approved the accompanying "season shift." Per the new schedule...
Aug 11, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
William J. "Bill" McMillen III
William J. "Bill" McMillen III, 90, of Robinson, IL, passed away on August 19, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born on September 12, 1935, in Vincennes, IN, to William James McMillen II and Rosalee Frances (Murray) McMillen. He grew up in Vincennes and graduated from Lincoln High Schoo...
Aug 20, 2026
Margaret L. Survance
Mrs. Margaret L. Survance, known lovingly as Margaret, age 88, of Fairfield, Il, formerly of Robinson, IL, passed from this life on August 17, 2026, at the home of her sister, Lois Eckleberry, in Fairfield, after a long period of declining health, and she entered the presence of her Lord with the quiet dignity and fait...
Aug 20, 2026
Kevin Delane Bennett
Kevin Delane Bennett, 62, of Oblong, IL, passed away on August 12, 2026, at Eastgate Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Washington, IN. He came into the world on October 16, 1963, in Vincennes, IN, and he grew up in Oblong, learning early that a day was meant to be worked. As a boy, he baled hay, split and sold fire...
Aug 17, 2026
Joseph Erin Brown
Joseph Erin Brown, 16, of Robinson, IL, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. A time of visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29th, at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson. A celebration of his life will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. with...
Aug 10, 2026
Entertainment News
Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos share blunt advice for couples planning a big wedding
The couple, who has been married for 30 years, urges fans to skip big ceremonies as Kelly Ripa breaks down the cost-effective wedding trends for 2026.
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Hayden Panettiere's final PETA campaign captured weeks before her death marked lifetime of advocacy work
Hayden Panettiere protested dolphin captivity in her last PETA ad, continuing a lifelong fight that took her to Japan and into dangerous waters.
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's UK return signals 'spectacular defeat' as royal experts warn of William showdown
Royal experts say Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's reported U.K. return exposes cracks in their post-Megxit life and could clash with William and Kate.
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Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson breaks silence after star's death
Brian Hickerson's lawyer says Hayden Panettiere's death remains under investigation and that police confirmed no signs of foul play at the scene.
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Taylor Sheridan's $330M Four Sixes Ranch purchase forced him out of retirement plans
Taylor Sheridan reveals how buying the Four Sixes Ranch for $330 million forced him out of retirement and into his exclusive Paramount deal.
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Music News
Bonnaroo Taking 'Much-Needed Year Off' in 2027
Sorry Bonnaroovians: The beloved Manchester, Tennessee, festival won't be held next summer
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Former Queen bassist Barry Mitchell dies as fans pay tribute: "Terribly sad news"
"He had time for everyone at the Queen conventions" The post Former Queen bassist Barry Mitchell dies as fans pay tribute: "Terribly sad news" appeared first on NME.
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Rare Röyksopp 'Melody A.M.' vinyl with Banksy cover sells for £3,720 at auction
Banksy spray painted 100 copies of the record, with one previously selling for over £8,000 The post Rare Röyksopp 'Melody A.M.' vinyl with Banksy cover sells for £3,720 at auction appeared first on NME.
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Jamie T previews new material and delivers fan favourites at intimate London gig as he announces 2026 UK tour
See what went down at Jamie T's first live performance in almost exactly two years as he previewed new album 'Ghosts (100 Days Of Morning)' and shared news of more December shows The post Jamie T previews new material and delivers fan favourites at intimate London gig as he announces 2026 UK tour appeared first on NME.
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My Vitriol to celebrate 'Finelines' at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire with InMe and Yourcodenameis:milo
Their seminal debut album turns 25 this year The post My Vitriol to celebrate 'Finelines' at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire with InMe and Yourcodenameis:milo appeared first on NME.
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