WTYE News
Dana "Rapid Response Job Fair" Set for June
(Undated) -- The Illinois Department of Employment Security, CEFS, and Dana Corp will be hosting a "Rapid Response Job Fair." The job fair is intended to assist Dana employees who will be affected by the upcoming closure of Dana's Robinson facility. In April, Dana Corporation announced the closure of its Robi...
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Police Committee Meets Today as RPD Works to Relocate
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Committee is meeting this afternoon. The Committee will discuss and possibly approve the repair/remodel cost for the recently purchased MTI building, approve going out for bids for a camera system, the installation of networking components, the purchase and installation of a phone syst...
11h ago
Three New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Robison) -- Three new names have been recently added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Monday, Javier Avila-Chavez was booked into jail on a charge of Driving While Suspended. Tuesday, Jeffery Otte was booked on charges of Violation of Probation and Improper Lane Usage. Yesterday...
11h ago
El Niño Expected to Keep the Weather "Chaotic"
(Undated) -- A building El Niño in the Pacific Ocean could affect summer weather in Illinois. According to DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, the summer weather could be more "chaotic." Meteorological summer runs from June through August.
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Cross Street Market Season Begins Soon
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Chamber is gearing up for another Cross Street Market season. Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says they've added an extra weekend this year. Schaefer says those interested in being part of this year's market can register at robinsonchamber.com.
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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
William "Barry" Caywood II
William "Barry" Caywood II, 83, passed away on May 18, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana. Barry was born on October 4, 1942, at Brooks Hospital in Robinson, Illinois, to Nelson and Shirley Caywood. He grew up in Bridgeport, Illinois, and graduated from Bridgeport High School before attending Southern Illinois Univ...
12h ago
Kevin Donald Kirk
Kevin Donald Kirk, 66, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on May 16, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born on September 19, 1959, the son of Donald & Theresa Kirk, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Susan Kirk; his sons, Dallas & wife Claire Kirk and their daught...
May 19, 2026
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
Entertainment News
'Dutton Ranch' star Cole Hauser reveals rattlesnake discovery that shut down production during Texas shoot
Cole Hauser reveals 3,400 rattlesnakes were found during "Dutton Ranch" filming in Texas, with one encounter shutting down a night shoot early.
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'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke was convinced she 'cheated death' after surviving two brain aneurysms
Emilia Clarke says she believed she cheated death after two brain aneurysms struck while she filmed "Game of Thrones," a battle she kept private.
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White House calls The Chicks' Natalie Maines a 'despicable nobody' after singer's vulgar attack on Trump
The White House calls Natalie Maines a "despicable nobody" after The Chicks singer posted a profanity-filled rant accusing Trump of destroying democracy.
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Carson Daly confesses he turned to Snapchat after failing to connect with his teen daughter
Carson Daly reveals he communicates more with his 13-year-old daughter Etta through Snapchat than in real life, embracing the digital age of parenting.
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'Baywatch' star Brooks Nader's conservative parents banned bikinis growing up as she slips into red swimsuit
Brooks Nader says her conservative parents approve of her "Baywatch" reboot role because the iconic red swimsuit is a one-piece, following family rules.
8h ago
Music News
Ariana Grande Drops 'Dangerous Woman' Outtake on Album's 10th Anniversary
"Knew Better Part Two" didn't make it onto the album, but became a fan favorite among Arianators
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Busta Rhymes to Receive Songwriting Award at NYC Anti Social Camp Event
The rap legend headlines a five-day New York gathering in June that bills itself as the world's largest songwriting festival
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Smashing Pumpkins Recorded With Butch Vig for First Time Since 'Siamese Dream'
"We've just recorded one song," Corgan said. "The plan is the song will be released this year. I can't say exactly when. There's reasons for that"
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Billy Joel condemns unauthorised biopic, calling it "legally and professionally misguided"
The film followed his origin story though the eyes of his first manager Irwin Mazur and his longtime friend and drummer Jon Small The post Billy Joel condemns unauthorised biopic, calling it "legally and professionally misguided" appeared first on NME.
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Gregg Allman Remembers His Late Brother in Trailer for New Documentary
Check out a preview of Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul, a career-spanning documentary about the Allman Brothers frontman, which is hitting more than 200 screens next month
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