WTYE News
Wet and Stormy Weather Forecast Through Friday
(Undated) -- You'll want to keep your umbrella and raincoat handy for at least the rest of the week. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, "an active weather pattern" is forecast today through Friday, with a 70-90% chance of "widespread rainf...
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Three New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- A trio of new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, Terrance Barrett was booked into jail on a charge of Failure to Appear yesterday. Christopher Medlin and Heather O'Dell were both booked into jail on charges of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. ...
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Gas Prices Tick Higher
(Undated) -- Gas prices continue to climb, driven largely by "seasonal tightening and broader market dynamics." GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, says markets will now begin reacting to this weekend's U.S.-Iran attacks, which have elevated geopolitical risk premiums even in the absence of ...
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U.S. - Iran Conflict Driving Oil Prices Higher
(Undated) -- Oil prices are reacting to the U.S.-Iran conflict. GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, says the conflict has "destabilized global energy markets," driving up oil prices. De Haan says, despite these factors, there really isn't a need for alarm, as oil prices are seeing a "me...
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IECC Offering Help for Former Champion Labs Employees
(Albion, IL) -- Illinois Eastern Community Colleges has announced the "mobilization of campus and community resources" to support workers and families impacted by the sudden closure of Champion Laboratories in Albion. IECC Chancellor, Dr. Ryan Gower, says for many, this is a deeply difficult moment, and it is...
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WTYE Sports
Listen to the Regional Championship Tonight
(Robinson) -- The Regional Championship will be played tonight at Robinson High School. Number one-seeded Teutopolis will face off against number five seed Newton. T-Town advanced with a 50-43 win over Mt. Carmel on Wednesday. Newton hung on for a 67-58 win over Salem to advance. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Pregame on 101...
Feb 27, 2026
Two OPH Players Named to LOVC 1st Team
(Undated) -- The LOVC has announced its All Conference Team for High School Girls Basketball. Two members of the OPH Lady Wildcats have earned honors. Gena Kidwell and Alyssa Tipton both earned 1st Team honors. The Lady Wildcats finished the season 14-16 overall, 5-1 in the LOVC.
Feb 26, 2026
Hoops Doubleheader on the Schedule Tonight
(Undated) -- All county schools have been eliminated from postseason hoops action. However, our basketball broadcast schedule is not done. The Regional Semifinal and Championship games will be played at RHS and we will be carrying those games live. Today's schedule features a doubleheader with T-Town facing off against...
Feb 25, 2026
Maroons Season Comes to an End
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons season came to an end last night with a 49-41 loss to Mt. Carmel in the Regional Quarterfinals. With the win, Mt. Carmel advances to face Teutopolis tomorrow evening in game one of a doubleheader in the Regional Semifinal. Elsewhere last night, the OPH Wildcats fell to Newton by a final of...
Feb 24, 2026
RHS Wraps Up Regular Season with a Win
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons are heading into the first game of the postseason tonight with a little momentum following Friday's 70-66 win over Dieterich. With the win, the boys ended the regular season 14-17 overall and 2-5 in the LIC. The 9th-seeded Maroons will face off against 8th seeded Mt. Carmel in the Regional...
Feb 23, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Jacquelyn R. "Jackie" Murdock
Jacquelyn R. "Jackie" Murdock, 74, of Robinson, IL, passed away on March 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She was born on August 7, 1951, in Robinson, and she never really strayed far from the place and people she knew best. A 1969 graduate of Robinson High School, Jackie spent her life rooted in this are...
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Barbara J. Day
Barbara J. Day, 86, of Robinson, IL, passed away on March 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She was born on August 19, 1939, in Indianapolis, IN, and grew up in Mount Carmel, IL, where she graduated from Mount Carmel High School with the Class of 1958. On May 25th of that same year, she married Jerry C. Day in Fairf...
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Betty Schuur
Betty Schuur passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026, while holding her husband Dave's hand. Betty was born in New York City but spent most of her childhood years in Korea as her parents were Presbyterian missionaries. Her father, Otto, was a Minister at the only Presbyterian church in Seoul, South Korea at...
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George Ernest Baker
George Ernest Baker, 93, of Robinson, IL, died on February 26, 2026, at 3:24 a.m. at Arbor Rose (now known as Shepard Premier) in Robinson, IL. George was born on December 16, 1932, in Robinson, IL, to George Franklin Baker & Marian Lillian "Briggs" Baker. He graduated from Robinson High School in 1950. H...
Mar 02, 2026
Norma J. "Sis" Wesley
Norma J. "Sis" Wesley, 92, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the comfort of her daughter's home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 5, 1933, in Flat Rock, the daughter of Earl & Lulu Edith (Rich) Butcher, and she grew up in the South Union area just o...
Mar 02, 2026
Entertainment News
Carrie Underwood remains unapologetic as 'American Idol' backlash turns into MAGA battleground
"American Idol" judge Carrie Underwood faces audience boos amid speculation about her perceived political beliefs, dividing fans on social media.
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'Evil Dead' star Bruce Campbell reveals incurable cancer diagnosis
Bruce Campbell announces cancer diagnosis, canceling appearances for treatment. The "Evil Dead" star says his condition is "treatable" but not "curable."
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Justin Timberlake sues Sag Harbor police to block bodycam footage release from DWI arrest
Justin Timberlake sues elite New York village to block bodycam footage from his 2024 DWI arrest and claimed media would cause irreparable harm to his reputation and privacy.
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Cher's son reportedly claimed to be 'prospective parent' before arrest at elite prep school: What to know
Cher's son Elijah Allman faces charges after allegedly causing disturbance at elite boarding school, claiming to be "prospective parent" seeking enrollment.
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Billy Idol says smoking crack helped him quit heroin: 'It worked'
Billy Idol admits he used crack to quit heroin addiction in shocking revelation on Bill Maher's podcast, saying the unconventional method actually worked.
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Music News
Concert Industry Is 'Broken,' Prosecutor Says as Live Nation-Ticketmaster Trial Begins
The DOJ has accused the live-entertainment giant of wielding outsized control over the industry, but the company's lawyers claim it "did not have monopoly power" during opening statements
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Grandson says O2 Forum Kentish Town wouldn't let him bring Bob Vylan out on stage
"You benefit from the ticket sales and take a merch cut from outspoken artists but aren't prepared to protect our words" The post Grandson says O2 Forum Kentish Town wouldn't let him bring Bob Vylan out on stage appeared first on NME.
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Selena Gomez Confirms Taylor Swift Wrote 'Dorothea' About Her: 'It's Eloquently Put'
Gomez says the superstar singer also wrote an unreleased track titled "Family," which is about their friendship and early dreams about their careers
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BTS share tracklist for new album 'ARIRANG', featuring Diplo, Kevin Parker, JPEGMAFIA, and more
The album is set for release on March 20, with the group's first concert in three years streaming live on Netflix the following day The post BTS share tracklist for new album 'ARIRANG', featuring Diplo, Kevin Parker, JPEGMAFIA, and more appeared first on NME.
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Harry Styles Stars on the Cover of 'Runner's World,' In Conversation With Haruki Murakami
"Running is a conversation with myself," he tells the legendary Japanese novelist
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