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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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.
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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,...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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
Bruce Springsteen appears to leave Chris Christie hanging in viral concert moment caught on video
A viral video shows Bruce Springsteen seemingly snubbing former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie at his Brooklyn concert, though it's unclear if the moment was intentional.
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Harvey Weinstein rape trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocked
A jury was unable to reach a verdict in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial, leading the judge to declare a mistrial Friday. The case was concerning the alleged 2013 rape of Jessica Mann.
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Nicki Minaj blasts Gavin Newsom's silence, Jay-Z's alleged sabotage in scorched-earth break from Democrats
Nicki Minaj accuses Jay-Z of trying to derail her career and says Republican support convinced her to publicly back Trump and the MAGA movement.
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Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' formula turns country stars into scene-stealers as Morgan Wade makes her debut
Taylor Sheridan casts country singer Morgan Wade as bartender Carol in Dutton Ranch, the latest "Yellowstone" spinoff debuting May 15 on Paramount+.
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'Duck Dynasty' star opens up about wife's affair, says marriage 'doesn't have to end' after betrayal
Al Robertson of "Duck Dynasty" fame and wife Lisa confront her past affair in new Lifetime film "Faith & Forgiveness," sharing how they saved their marriage.
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Music News
V and J-Hope Are in Shock Over Drake's BTS Shoutout on 'Iceman'
"I'm feeling like BTS 'cause it took the whole career for me to be so discovered," Drake raps on "Make Them Cry"
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The Strokes Guitarist Nick Valensi Taking 'Temporary Break' From Band's Reality Awaits Tour
Longwave's Steve Schiltz will fill in for the founding guitarist on the summer tour
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Charli XCX responds to reactions to her pivot on 'Rock Music'
"Things can be funny, earnest, sincere, and joyful all at the same time" The post Charli XCX responds to reactions to her pivot on 'Rock Music' appeared first on NME.
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Trump White House Uses Drake's 'Iceman' Release to Push MAGA Agenda
Trump administration continues their trend of turning pop culture moments into controversy-seeking social media posts
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Hans Zimmer surprises RAYE at LA gig: "To say I adore her is a complete understatement"
The legendary film composer described her as an "astonishing singer" who "knows how to tackle quite serious subjects with a London wit" The post Hans Zimmer surprises RAYE at LA gig: "To say I adore her is a complete understatement" appeared first on NME.
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