WTYE News
City of Robinson is Highlighting 50 yrs of Service by Mike Shimer
(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson is highlighting Mike Shimer and his fifty years of service to the community. In a post on social media yesterday, the City said, "Today we proudly celebrate an incredible milestone - 50 years of dedicated service to the City of Robinson by Mayor, Mike Shimer." Shimer began h...
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Village of Oblong Looking to "Turn Blue"
(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong is turning blue. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, the Village is working on turning Oblong blue in recognition of "Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month." April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, dedicated to raising awareness and strengthening families to p...
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CCHD Offers a Pair of Classes
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department is offering a pair of upcoming classes. They will be offering a "Basic Life Support" CPR Class on April 13th at 10 a.m. The CCHD says the class is $25 per person and will be held at the Crawford County Health Department. They say space is limited. To register...
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Four New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Four new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, Devin Foreman and Robert Hall were both booked into jail on charges of Retail Theft. Barbara Miller was booked into jail yesterday on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Katie Manning was ta...
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Gas Prices Tick Higher
(Undated) -- Gas prices are still on the rise. This morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com show the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is at $4.08, up a penny from yesterday. Here in Illinois, the statewide average has surged to $4.27 a gallon, two cents higher than yesterday. It's $3.95 in Indiana, down tw...
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WTYE Sports
RHS Boys Get Rolled by Edwards County
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons got rolled by Edwards County 11-1 in Tuesday baseball action. Graysen Brown took the loss for Robinson, pitching three and two-thirds innings, surrendering six runs on seven hits, striking out two, and walking five. With the loss, Robinson falls to 4-3. They are set to be back in action to...
Apr 01, 2026
Lady Maroons Shutout by Marshall in Softball Action
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons were shut out by Marshall yesterday, 2-0. Eva Herman pitched all seven innings giving up two runs on seven hits and striking out two. With the loss, the girls fall to 4-3 on the season. They are slated to be back in action Saturday for a road game at Linton Stockton.
Apr 01, 2026
RHS Tennis Team Gets Blanked by Effingham
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons got shutout on the courts in Tuesday's tennis action, falling to Effingham 9-0. The Maroons are set to be back on the court this weekend for the Edwardsville Invitational.
Apr 01, 2026
Wildcats Fall to Red Hill
(Oblong) -- The OPH Wildcats remain winless following yesterday's 7-6 loss to Red Hill. Lucas Blessing gave up four hits and two runs over three and one-third innings, striking out four and walking one. Riley Blank pitched four and one-third innings in relief, allowing five hits and five runs while striking out none an...
Apr 01, 2026
Statesmen Fall to Southwestern
(Robinson) -- The LTC Statesmen fell to Southwestern Illinois yesterday by a final score of 18-14. Bryce Brabender hit two home runs and drove in four in the losing effort. Isaac Waggner pitched four innings in relief for the Statesmen, giving up five runs on seven hits, striking out two, and walking one. Cam Baker ste...
Apr 01, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Ellen Rees
Ellen Rees, 83, of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Jasper, IN, and Robinson, IL, passed away on March 28, 2026, at Hooverwood Living in Indianapolis. Born on October 29, 1942, in Jasper, she grew up there and graduated from Jasper High School in 1960. On October 20, 1962, she married Donald Louis "Butch" Rees, ...
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Thomas P. Carter
Thomas P. Carter, 84, of Robinson, IL, passed away on March 28, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN, following an extended illness. Tom was born on August 6, 1941, in Robinson, IL, to Thomas Carter and Opal (Osborn) Stevens. From a young age, Tom understood the value of hard work. He left high school earl...
Apr 01, 2026
Paula Kathryn (Collins) Sparks
Ms. Paula Kathryn (Collins) Sparks, 60, of Robinson, Illinois, passed away on March 29, 2026, in Robinson, Illinois, following a courageous battle with cancer. Paula was born on August 28, 1965, in Robinson, Illinois, and spent much of her life rooted in the community she called home. She was the beloved daughter of Mr...
Apr 01, 2026
Gloria Faye Stanfield
Mrs. Gloria Faye Stanfield, age 92, of Robinson, IL, died Saturday March 28, 2026, at 1:15 AM at Robinson Rehab and Nursing, Robinson, IL, following a long period of declining health. There will be a time of visitation held on Saturday April 18th, 2026 starting at 10:00 am at Pulliam Funeral Home in Robinson, IL, follo...
Apr 01, 2026
Entertainment News
Bruce Springsteen slammed as 'total loser' by Trump, president urges fans to boycott concerts
President Trump urged his MAGA supporters to boycott Bruce Springsteen's "overpriced" tour after the rock legend delivered sharp political criticism.
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Elizabeth Hurley wows in red bikini bottoms and sweater as she credits one daily habit for ageless appearance
Elizabeth Hurley, 60, shares her simple beauty secret on Instagram, swearing by two mugs of warm water each morning for a glowing, age-defying look.
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'Boy Meets World' star Danielle Fishel admits body-shaming nearly ended her on-camera career
The "Boy Meets World" star says she felt "no longer attractive" during the show's final season and wanted to avoid being on camera entirely.
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Melissa Gilbert calls husband Timothy Busfield's child sex abuse case 'hell' in emotional interview
"Little House on the Prairie" star Melissa Gilbert breaks silence on Timothy Busfield's child sex abuse indictment, saying even if he's exonerated, "he will always be that guy."
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Country singer Tanner Usrey arrested on fentanyl possession and DWI charges in Texas
Rising country artist Tanner Usrey faces felony drug possession and DWI charges after his arrest in Texas. He was released on a $12,500 bond.
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Music News
E Street Band Violinist Tzruya "Suki" Lahav Dead at 74
During her brief time in the group, Lahav played violin on "Jungleland," and sang choir-like background vocals on "4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)"
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Courtney Love reveals who lyric in Nirvana's 'Heart-Shaped Box' is actually about
The lyric in question was "Hey, wait, I've got a new complaint," which Love dissected on Billy Corgan's 'The Magnificent Others' podcast The post Courtney Love reveals who lyric in Nirvana's 'Heart-Shaped Box' is actually about appeared first on NME.
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Becky G Opens Up About 'Extremely Painful' Cheating Scandal with Boyfriend Sebastian Lletget
"People who don't know me don't should not have a say in what I do with my life," the singer said on Call Her Daddy
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J. Cole Joins Chinese Basketball Team, the Nanjing Monkey Kings
Grammy-winning rapper attended one of the team's games this week
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Gucci Mane Allegedly Kidnapped, Robbed in 'Armed Takeover' by Pooh Shiesty and Big30, DOJ Says
Federal prosecutors allege Pooh Sheisty "produced an AK-style pistol" and forced Mane to sign a contract termination, releasing him from his recording contract
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