WTYE News
Thunderstorm Chances Remain Through Wednesday
(Undated) -- "Several chances for thunderstorms" are expected through the middle of next week. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, some of these storms could be "strong to severe" at times, with the highest chances tonight and tomorrow...
May 15, 2026
Remainder of May Looks Wet
(Undated) -- The rest of May looks to bring "above normal" rainfall. Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, says the forecast for the rest of the month looks wet. Otto says, despite recent rainfall, southern Illinois is showing up on the drought monitor as "abnormally dry" with moderate and ...
May 15, 2026
RPD to Take Part in "Click It or Ticket" Enforcement Campaign
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 "Click It or Ticket" campaign running today through the Memorial Day travel period. RPD Chief, Eric Schmidt says, "Buckle up every trip, every time." "Seat belts save lives, and they ar...
May 15, 2026
Two New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Two new names were added to the Crawford County Jail roster yesterday. According to jail records, Joshua Morris was taken into custody on an active Warrant. Tatianna Taylor was booked into jail yesterday on a charge of Retail Theft. Suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
May 15, 2026
Gas Prices Remain High Across the Nation
(Undated) -- Gas prices remain at some of the highest levels since 2022. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.54 a gallon, five cents higher than Monday's average. Here in the "Land of Lincoln," the statewide average is above the five-dollar-a-gallon mark at $5.09,...
May 15, 2026
WTYE Sports
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
Lady Maroons Double Up T-Town
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons doubled up T-Town last night, 4-2. RHS scored four runs in the bottom of the second inning and were able to make them stand on their way to the victory. Eva Hermann earned the win for RHS, surrendering two hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking one. Avah ...
May 15, 2026
LTC Sophomore Jared Jackson Committed to UMSL
(Undated) -- A Lincoln Trail College basketball player is headed to the "next level." Jared Jackson, a Lincoln Trail College sophomore guard, has committed to continue his playing career at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Jackson chose the Tritons after a recruiting process that ultimately came down to...
May 15, 2026
Robinson Rally Comes Up Short
(Robinson) -- Robinson's late rally came up short in an 8-6 loss to Mattoon yesterday. The Maroons lost despite out-hitting Mattoon 11 to nine. Hayden Bonnell, Graysen Brown, and Isaac Hardiman each collected two hits for RHS. Hardiman also took the loss for Robinson, pitching four innings, giving up seven runs on seve...
May 14, 2026
Wildcats Get Rolled By Cowden
(Oblong) -- The OPH Wildcats got rolled by Cowden/Herrick 13-6. A Cowden nine-run fifth inning proved to be the difference in the loss. Lucas Blessing stepped on the bump first for OPH. The righty gave up five hits and three runs over four innings, striking out six and walking two. Brody Keesling pitched just two-third...
May 14, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Simmerman
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Simmerman, 86, of Lake Stevens, WA, formerly of New Palestine, IN, passed away on May 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, faith, and quiet devotion to the people she loved most. Born on November 17, 1939, in Palestine, IL, Gwen was the daughter of Ralph Walters and Ora (McDaniel) Wa...
May 12, 2026
Lenora "Jean" Garrard
Mrs. Lenora "Jean" Garrard, lovingly known as Jean, was born on July 1O, 1932, in Robinson, Illinois, and she passed away on May 7, 2026, in Olney, Illinois, after several years of failing health. Jean lived a life marked by quiet strength, steadfast faith, and a generous spirit that blessed all who knew her....
May 11, 2026
Thaddeus Scott "Tad" Lowrance
Thaddeus Scott "Tad" Lowrance, 63, of Parkersburg, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. Tad was born December 2, 1962, in Robinson, IL, to parents Larry Lowrance and Karen (Murphy) Stremme. He married Karen Vander Velde on July 9, 2007; she survives. ...
May 01, 2026
Entertainment News
Jessica Alba stuns in sports bra selfie after 'get it done' gym session
Jessica Alba gives fans a glimpse into her intense fitness routine, sharing sweaty gym selfies and workout clips on TikTok and Instagram this week.
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'Who's the Boss?' star Danny Pintauro exposes the harsh reality behind child stardom
Danny Pintauro, who starred in "Who's the Boss?" as a child, went viral after sharing he drives for Amazon while trying to break back into acting.
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Maitland Ward says she was 'set up' and 'betrayed' by 'Boy Meets World' co-stars in toxic fallout
Maitland Ward gives an update on her "Boy Meets World" co-star feud, saying she feels betrayed but wishes Danielle Fishel and the others no ill will.
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'Brady Bunch' cast made nearly nothing from decades of reruns, Eve Plumb claims
Eve Plumb's memoir "Happiness Included" reveals the "Brady Bunch" cast earned residuals for only 10 reruns per episode, with payments drying up before she finished high school.
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Julianne Moore slammed for saying she doesn't want to act in movies with 'explosions and guns'
Julianne Moore sparked backlash at the Cannes Film Festival after saying she doesn't like movies with "explosions and guns" in a Variety interview.
May 17, 2026
Music News
Watch Will Ferrell's 'SNL' monologue get hijacked by doppelgänger Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers
The two have been making light of their uncanny similarity for over 10 years now The post Watch Will Ferrell's 'SNL' monologue get hijacked by doppelgänger Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers appeared first on NME.
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Documentary about late former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno's final years to be released
'Di'Anno - Iron Maiden's Lost Singer' charts two fans' effort to lift Di'Anno during a difficult time in his life The post Documentary about late former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno's final years to be released appeared first on NME.
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'90s rave-themed World Cup screenings announced for London this summer
The tournament's North American location means late kick-off times for UK football fans The post '90s rave-themed World Cup screenings announced for London this summer appeared first on NME.
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Dennis Locorriere, Dr. Hook Singer and Guitarist, Dead at 76
Founding member of New Jersey country rock band sang lead on hit singles "Sylvia's Mother," "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman" and "Sexy Eyes"
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Professor Green speaks out and shares advice on battles with ADHD and autism at school
"Lean into whatever allows you to feel what you're feeling" The post Professor Green speaks out and shares advice on battles with ADHD and autism at school appeared first on NME.
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