WTYE News
RPWC Water Treatment Plant Groundbreaking is Tomorrow
(Undated) -- The official groundbreaking for the new Robinson-Palestine Water Commission Water Treatment Plant and Campus is tomorrow. The RPWC Water Treatment Plant & Campus will include a treatment plant building, an Operations and Maintenance building, an office, a storage building, and two one-million-gallon st...
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CCSO is Hiring Correctional/Security Officers
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is hiring full-time correctional/security officers to perform jail and court security duties. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, have a valid driver's license, and meet physical and background standards. Ap...
17h ago
Oblong Fall Follies Road Closing
(Oblong) -- The 60th Annual Fall Follies in Oblong get underway on Friday, and the Village is reminding the public of a road closure. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, the first block of South Range Street will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 30th. Fielder says Food trucks will be moving in and plan to open...
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Authorities Reminds Trick or Treaters to Stay Safe
(Undated) - Authorities are reminding kids and parents of some simple things to keep in mind to stay safe while trick-or-treating. The little ghouls and goblins are reminded to stay off the roadway unless crossing the street, and always cross the street at crosswalks. A responsible adult should accompany children while...
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Check the Sex Offender Registry Before Trick or Treating
(Undated) - Halloween is this weekend and authorities statewide are reminding parents and guardians to check the state's sex offender registry before finalizing Halloween plans. Illinois law bans all sex offenders who committed a crime against a child from distributing candy and participating in trick-or-treat events o...
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WTYE Sports
Lady Maroons Roll to Win Over Flora
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Maroons Volleyball Team picked up a straight-sets win over Flora yesterday, 25-15, 25-12. Head Coach, Sydni Bailey, says the girls struggled a little to find their rhythm early in the first set, but eventually settled in and started getting Eva Brashear the ball. Bailey says Brashear did a gr...
Oct 27, 2026
Lady Panthers Pick Up Regional Win
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Lady Panthers picked up a straight-sets win over Dietrich last night in first-round regional action, 25-18, 25-15. Head Coach, Pam Johnson, says the Lady Panthers had a very well-played game. She says they are a very talented team with all the components to carry them into this postseason. With t...
Oct 27, 2026
Panthers Win, Maroons Fall to Wrap Up 2026 Football Season
(Undated) -- The high school football season is over following weekend action. The Oblong Panthers wrapped up their 2026 season with a 42-38 road win over St. Thomas More. With the win, the Panthers finished the season 2-7. Elsewhere on Saturday, the Robinson Maroons got rolled in Round One of the IHSA Playoffs, fallin...
Oct 26, 2026
Maroons Face Tolono Unity Tomorrow in Playoffs
(Robinson) -- Week 10 football kicks off tomorrow for the RHS Maroons. Robinson extended its season into week 10 with a 47-29 win over Richland County last Saturday. With the win, the Maroons improved to 4-5 overall and 3-4 in the LIC, enough to get a playoff spot under the new IHSA structure. The 23rd-seeded Robinson ...
Oct 23, 2026
RHS Soccer Team Fell to Salem in Regional Semifinal
(Robinson) -- The RHS Soccer Team fell 1-0 to Salem last night in the Regional Semifinal. Head Coach, Hillary Maxwell, says it was a tough loss. She says the Maroons gave up the goal to Salem with about 2 minutes left in the first half. Maxwell says the kids played a good game but waited too long to get serious about t...
Oct 22, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
James "Jim" Farrar
James "Jim" Farrar, 74, of Oblong, IL, passed away on October 24, 2026, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing in Robinson. Jim was born on September 30, 1952, in Sullivan, IN, to Donald D. and Dottie (Downen) Farrar. He grew up in Hutsonville, IL, and graduated from Hutsonville High School in 1970. On July 14, 1970...
Oct 27, 2026
Michael D. "Mike" Pethtel
Michael D. "Mike" Pethtel, 66, of Robinson, IL, passed away on October 23, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. Mike was born on July 12, 1960, in Robinson, IL, to Duane Pethtel and Jean Currie. He grew up in Gary, Indiana, before moving to Crawford County, where he made his home. He worked ...
Oct 27, 2026
Entertainment News
Jon Lovitz reacts to Crystal Hefner's label as Playboy's 'No. 1 customer'
Jon Lovitz responded with humor after Crystal Hefner called the comedian Playboy's "No. 1customer" on the "Lisa Guerrero Unleashed" podcast.
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Barbara Barrie, Oscar-nominated 'Barney Miller' and 'Suddenly Susan' actress, dead at 95
Barbara Barrie, Oscar-nominated star of "Breaking Away" and "Barney Miller," died at 95 after a medically assisted death at her New York home.
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Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental, police say
Greenville police closed Hayden Panettiere death investigation after medical examiner determined the "Remember the Titans" star's death was accidental.
8h ago
Tom Brady's latest romance sparks Victoria's Secret model war: report
Tom Brady's rumored romance with Victoria Secret model Candice Swanepoel reportedly sparked a feud with Joan Smalls, who allegedly called her longtime friend a "backstabber."
8h ago
Jennifer Lawrence's candid plastic surgery reveal overshadowed by fans calling her 'unrecognizable'
Jennifer Lawrence debuted her mes° beauty brand and revealed a breast augmentation, but fans say she looks "unrecognizable" in the new photos.
11h ago
Music News
Becky G Remembers 'True Legend' Dolores Huerta: 'Knowing You is One of My Life's Greatest Joys'
The labor leader and civil rights icon died on Wednesday at 96
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My Chemical Romance Waves White Flag in Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Flap: 'Agreement Reached'
The rock band agreed to stop using costumes resembling the iconic cheer squad's uniforms in a skit featuring backup dancers at its Hollywood Bowl shows
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The Beach Boys Canceled Another Show. A John Stamos Spinoff Group Is Taking Their Spot
A new entity billing themselves as John Stamos and the California Sound have been formed to take the place of the Beach Boys at Disney World on November 11 and 12
9h ago
Therapy Helped Jim James So Much, He Wrote a Book About His Breakthroughs
The My Morning Jacket frontman will release his debut memoir One Wonders in April with reflections on his musical career and mental health journey
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Guided by Voices Welcome 2027 by Announcing 'Speculation and Gossip'
The first single off new album, "Designed for Use," is a barreling, muscled track that turns a piece of mundane packaging copy into a motto
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