WTYE News
Robinson City Council Meets Tonight
(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council meets this evening. In "New Business," they are set to accept a bid for the sale of the current City Hall Vehicle and accept a bid to purchase a new City Hall vehicle. The City Council will review a pair of ordinances, grant permission to advertise for the sale of surpl...
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Robinson Chamber to Host "Quarterly Membership Luncheon"
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its "Quarterly Membership Luncheon" this week. Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says these casual luncheons are designed to bring members together in a relaxed setting where they can connect, share ideas, and stay engaged with fellow Rob...
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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, Jami Garrard was booked into jail on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Keaton Firpo was booked on a Domestic Battery charge. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a...
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Gas Prices Have Fallen For Now
(Undated) -- Gas prices have fallen for the fourth straight week, but the streak may be in danger. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, average gasoline prices declined in virtually every state over the last week as oil prices continued to fall, with crude approaching $90 per barrel and re...
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We Are Not in a "New Tornado Alley"
(Undated) -- For a third year in a row, Illinois has surpassed 100 tornadoes. However, State Climatologist, Trent Ford, says that does not mean we are part of a "new tornado alley." Ford says that before 2024, we had below-average tornado frequency. Only one tornado was recorded in May in Illinois after 70 in...
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WTYE Sports
Three RHS Players Named to 2026 Little Illini Conference All-Conference Selections
(Robinson) -- A trio of Robinson Maroons baseball players made the 2026 Little Illini Conference All-Conference Selections. Graysen Brown was named 1st Team. Gunner Hoalt was named 2nd Team and Braylon Murray was an Honorable Mention. The Maroons wrapped up the season with a loss against Newton in the 2A Effingham Regi...
Jun 08, 2026
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...
May 28, 2026
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...
May 28, 2026
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
WTYE Obituaries
Travis Krick
Travis Krick lived louder throughout his 45 years than most people dare to. He passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born on December 10, 1980, in Robinson, the son of Terry and Trudy Krick, and from the start, he was the kind of kid who kept a house lively-ornery e...
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Dennis Fay Jennings
Dennis Fay Jennings, age 79, died February 15, 2026 while visiting a friend in Lincoln City, Oregon. Dennis was a resident of Chicago for 55 years. He was born in Oakland, California on June 26, 1946. His parents were Benjamin Fay Jennings and Retha Edna (McDaniel) Jennings. He was a graduate of Palestine High School i...
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Bo Brotherton
Bo Brotherton, 70, of Oblong, IL, passed away on June 3, 2026, at Indiana University Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. A time of visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8th, at the First Christian Church of Oblong. A memorial service will immediately follow at 6:00 p.m. with Bro. Ra...
Jun 05, 2026
Michael Isaac "Zeke" Kerr
Michael Isaac "Zeke" Kerr, 69, of Robinson, IL, passed away on February 14, 2026, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. He was born on June 17, 1956, in Robinson, and from early on, he carried himself like someone from another era. He used to say he should've been born a couple of hundred yea...
Jun 04, 2026
Robert Neal Estep
Robert Neal Estep, 55, passed away on May 29, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 15, 1970, in Sullivan, IN, the son of Robert and Diana (Davis) Estep. Though his life began in Indiana, Neal grew up in Robinson, IL, where he graduated from Robinson High School in 1988. From there, Neal continued hi...
Jun 04, 2026
Entertainment News
Former Prince Andrew spotted with bruise covering half his face as mystery injury sparks questions
A prominent purple bruise on former Prince Andrew's face has raised questions, with royal experts calling the lack of explanation concerning for public trust.
Jun 08, 2026
Heather Locklear says she lives 'far away' from Hollywood and stays out of the social scene
Heather Locklear reveals she doesn't hang out with Hollywood people, saying she has lived far away for 40 years while appearing on a new talk show.
Jun 08, 2026
Holly Madison says Playboy Mansion felt like a 'safe harbor' after she encountered Hollywood's dark side
Former Playboy Bunny Holly Madison shares cautionary tales about Hollywood's dark side and cult-like celebrity culture in her role hosting "Lethally Blonde."
Jun 08, 2026
Sharon Stone says 'Euphoria' should be shown in 'every high school' and required viewing for parents
Sharon Stone says HBO's Euphoria should be shown in every high school and that all parents should be required to watch the controversial series.
Jun 08, 2026
Mayim Bialik details 'nightmare' after one injection of GLP-1 drug led to weeks of debilitating side effects
'The Big Bang Theory' star Mayim Bialik reveals her GLP-1 nightmare, saying one shot led to "explosive" symptoms, IV fluids and weeks of recovery in a new personal essay.
Jun 07, 2026
Music News
Talay Riley, Songwriter for Dua Lipa, Britney Spears, H.E.R., Dead at 35
The Grammy-winner was killed in a stabbing in East London last Friday, with an investigation still ongoing
Jun 08, 2026
Charli XCX Announces 'Music, Fashion, Film' Tour
Joining Charli XCX on the fall tour will be singer-songwriter underscores, with tour stops in Brooklyn, Washington DC, Austin and Los Angeles
Jun 08, 2026
Charli XCX announces 2026 North America 'Music, Fashion, Film Tour'
She is also introducing 'Angel Tickets', where a limited number of $20 tickets will be made available later this summer, and confirmed that some of the proceeds will be donated to charity The post Charli XCX announces 2026 North America 'Music, Fashion, Film Tour' appeared first on NME.
Jun 08, 2026
Echo & The Bunnymen postpone show after "road traffic incident" leaves Ian McCulloch needing medical treatment
They took to social media to say frontman McCulloch was "understandably shaken by the incident" The post Echo & The Bunnymen postpone show after "road traffic incident" leaves Ian McCulloch needing medical treatment appeared first on NME.
Jun 08, 2026
BST Hyde Park announce Norman Jay, Dub Pistols, Daft Funk and loads more as part of free open house 2026 programme
There will be eight days of free entry to a host of activities in London's Hyde Park The post BST Hyde Park announce Norman Jay, Dub Pistols, Daft Funk and loads more as part of free open house 2026 programme appeared first on NME.
Jun 08, 2026
