WTYE News
Washington Park Easter Egg Hunt Postponed
(Robinson) -- The Easter Bunny forgot to pack his "muddy puddle boots" and raincoat, so the Washington Park Easter Egg Hunt for today has been postponed. According to Robinson City officials, next Saturday will be a "double-header" of family fun with the Daffodil Festival at Robinson City Park from ...
Apr 04, 2026
Showers and Thunderstorms Remain in the Forecast
(Undated) -- Wet and rainy weather appears to be a part of our Easter Weekend. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are expected to develop again by late this afternoon and continue into the first part of tomorrow. They say some of the storms may...
Apr 03, 2026
National Average Continues to Climb
(Undated) -- Another day brings another increase in the national average. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is at $4.10, up two cents from yesterday and a dime higher than last Friday. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $4.27 a gallon, u...
Apr 03, 2026
Next Birth to Three Screening Set for Next Week
(Undated) -- The next "Birth to Three Resource and Screening" event is coming up next week. Amy Howell with the Crawford County Health Department says these free events are designed to support families with young children by providing developmental screenings along with helpful resources. She says the develop...
Apr 03, 2026
Daffodil Festival Set for Next Weekend
(Robinson) -- The "Daffodil Festival" is a week from tomorrow, and it is going to be the biggest one yet. Schaefer says the Kiwanis Club will be selling porkburgers and the Shrine Club will also be selling BBQ during this free-to-attend event. The 2026 Daffodil Festival is set for Saturday, April 11th, from 9...
Apr 03, 2026
WTYE Sports
Maroons Get the Best of South Knox
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons got the best of the South Knox Spartans yesterday, picking up a 9-6 win. Isaac Hardiman earned the win for the Maroons, pitching four innings, giving up three runs on three hits, including one home run, striking out five, and walking three. With the win, the Maroons improve to 5-3 on the s...
Apr 03, 2026
LTC Hangs on for Win Over Kaskaskia
(Robinson) -- The LTC Statesmen hung on for a 4-3 win over Kaskaskia yesterday. Lucas Davids earned the win for Lincoln Trail. The reliever allowed one run on three hits, striking out three and walking none over five innings of work. With the win, the Statesmen are 15-14 on the season and 7-6 in Region 24 action. They ...
Apr 03, 2026
Lady Statesmen Split Games With Kaskaskia
(Robinson) -- The Lady Statesmen split games with Kaskaskia yesterday, falling 3-6 in game one. Lilly Hickman took the loss for LTC giving up five hits and six runs over seven innings of work, striking out five and walking one. LTC picked up a win in game two with a final score of 7-4. Kaitlyn Kendall pitched seven inn...
Apr 03, 2026
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
WTYE Obituaries
Kathleen (Kathy) Jeanette Dart
Kathleen (Kathy) Jeanette Dart, age 76, of Robinson, Illinois, passed away on April 1, 2026. She was born on November 9, 1949. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raydell Sellars Bartmess and John Brooks Bartmess, and her biological father, Bobbie Dean Brackett; her brother, Steve Bartmess; and her sister, Connie...
Apr 03, 2026
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, ...
Apr 02, 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
Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy's surprising faith date night rituals after almost 12 years of marriage
Donnie Wahlberg says date nights with Jenny McCarthy now mean watching "The Chosen" at home, skipping big plans for takeout and their faith-based show.
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'Duck Dynasty' star Sadie Robertson Huff offers a glimpse into her family's Easter, from church to egg hunts
Sadie Robertson Huff reveals how her family blends faith traditions with fun on Easter while helping her kids understand the holiday's true meaning.
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Paul McCartney says he found freedom after Beatles split through late wife Linda's unique personal philosophy
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Music News
Pepsi withdraw Wireless Festival sponsorship over Kanye West booking
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Pepsi Pulls Wireless Sponsorship as Keir Starmer Condemns Festival Over Kanye West Booking
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Busted's James Bourne says he needs "major surgery" to "extend my life"
"It really sucks to be out of the game. But there is hope!" The post Busted's James Bourne says he needs "major surgery" to "extend my life" appeared first on NME.
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Watch Kasabian perform 'Release the Pressure' and 'Great Pretender' on 'SNL UK'
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Keir Starmer "deeply concerned" by Kanye West headlining Wireless despite "antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism"
The rapper is set to perform at the Finsbury Park a little over a year after posting "I love Hitler" and "I'm a Nazi" on social media The post Keir Starmer "deeply concerned" by Kanye West headlining Wireless despite "antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism" appeared first ...
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