WTYE News
City Moves Forward With New Home for the Robinson Police Department
(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson has taken the next steps in "modernizing the Robinson Police Department." City officials announced on Friday the purchase of the former MTI building on the northeast side of Robinson. According to Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, this move completes a nearly three-year effort to...
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Two Arrested Following Friday Traffic Stop
(Undated) -- Crawford County Deputies arrested two on Friday following a traffic stop. According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Department, Heather Kendall, of Plainfield, IN, was taken into custody on a Crawford County Warrant for Failure to Appear on Theft charges, a Jasper County Warrant for Failure to Appear on c...
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Palestine Woman Arrested on Drug Charges
(Undated) -- A Search Warrant led to the weekend arrest of a Palestine woman. According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Department, at around 10:35 a.m. Saturday, deputies served the warrant at a residence near the 300 block of South Jackson in Palestine. As a result, Jolene Jourdan was taken into custody on charges o...
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Unit 2 Board Has a Busy Agenda
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Unit 2 Board meets this afternoon. In "New Business," the Unit 2 Board is set to approve the Leo V. Meadows Scholarship recipients formally, Emma Chan and Josiah Hatfield. They are also set to consider approval of three students and two staff members to attend the National Beta Club...
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Unit 1 Board Meets Tonight
(Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Unit 1 Board meets tonight. On the agenda, the board will approve an athletic training service agreement with Crawford Memorial Hospital. In "New Business," the Unit 1 Board will hear the first reading of "Board Policies 121" and OPTERRA LNTP Resolution. They will th...
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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
Dustin Don Meese
Dustin Don Meese passed away unexpectedly at the age of 39 on May 9, 2026. He was born February 2, 1987, in Robinson, IL, the son of Billie Don & Bevela Jean (Mashburn) Meese. He grew up in the Hardinville and Oblong areas and attended Oblong schools. Football was his game from early on. He played in the JFL as a k...
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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
Entertainment News
Amy Schumer says she's 'not feeling very sexual' after 'botched' medical procedure
Amy Schumer casually revealed she had a botched colonoscopy while telling fans she feels happier than ever at a live podcast event in New York City.
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Millie Bobby Brown stuns in yellow bikini as fans spot clue about daughter's name
Millie Bobby Brown's Instagram beach photos feature a necklace fans believe could reveal her daughter's name, sparking widespread online speculation.
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Pete Davidson under fire after ex likes comment accusing him of 'insanely loser behavior' after welcoming baby
Elsie Hewitt appeared to suggest she's parenting alone after her split from Pete Davidson, but a source close to both says that's simply not true.
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Spencer Pratt dubs himself the 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' in spoof campaign video for LA mayor race
LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt releases a Fresh Prince of Bel-Air parody rap about losing his home in the fires. A KTLA poll shows him at 22%.
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Shakira unloads on Spanish government after court tosses tax fraud case, awards her $64 million
Shakira was cleared by a Spanish court in her tax fraud case after authorities could not prove she spent more than 183 days in Spain during 2011.
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Music News
Rod Stewart says "that'll probably be it" after his next UK tour in 2027
The 81-year-old has been performing on his 'One Last Time' tour since 2024, including his Glastonbury legends' slot last year The post Rod Stewart says "that'll probably be it" after his next UK tour in 2027 appeared first on NME.
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Here's everyone Drake dissed on 'Iceman'
Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Jay-Z, LeBron James and Dr. Dre are among the big hitters that come under fire The post Here's everyone Drake dissed on 'Iceman' appeared first on NME.
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Bruce Springsteen's Manager Denies Chris Christie Rift: 'We Hope to See Him at Our Next 180 Shows'
The musician may have failed to reciprocate the former governor's high-five attempt at a recent show, but that doesn't mean they are feuding. "We've all been friends for years," says Jon Landau
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Full release announced for Slipknot's 'Look Outside Your Window'
The band recorded the experimental album nearly 20 years ago but it has remained unreleased until now The post Full release announced for Slipknot's 'Look Outside Your Window' appeared first on NME.
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The Avalanches announce surprise "free party" in London this week
It comes just days after the group released 'Together', their first new song in six years The post The Avalanches announce surprise "free party" in London this week appeared first on NME.
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