WTYE News
Spring Weather Returns for the Weekend
(Undated) -- The pendulum of weather is about to swing the other direction. According to the current forecast, following a chance of snow flurries today, sunshine and warmer weather are forecast for the weekend. The National Weather Service says we can look forward to sunshine and highs in the mid 60s tomorrow, with su...
21h ago
Rutan and Brock Win in Primary
(Undated) -- The Primary Election is in the books, and one incumbent was upset. According to the "unofficial" vote totals, Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, won the Republican nomination for Sheriff, beating challenger Brent Dotson by a narrow 53% to 46% margin, or around 200 votes. However, the current Cr...
21h ago
Around 24% of Voters Cast Ballots Yesterday
(Undated) -- Voter turnout for yesterday's Primary Election was "on par" with previous Primary Elections. According to the totals, 3,028 of the 12,542 registered voters cast a ballot, representing around 24% of voters. In 2022, voter turnout was around 22%, and in 2018, voter turnout was around 34%. Crawford ...
21h ago
Bailey Wins Republican Nomination for Governor
(Undated) -- Darren Bailey is set for a rematch with Governor, J.B. Pritzker. Bailey won the Republican Illinois Governor nomination in yesterday's Primary. The former Illinois House member lost to Pritzker in the governor's race in 2022. Pritzker didn't face any Primary opposition as he seeks a third term. Here in Cra...
21h ago
LTC Announces "Day of Giving"
(Undated) -- Lincoln Trail College is inviting alumni, community members, and supporters to come together on March 31st for the college's first-ever "Day of Giving." That was Program Director of Marketing and Communications Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, Chris Forde. Forde says this 24-hour event aims t...
21h ago
WTYE Sports
LOVC Announces Boys All Conference Team
(Undated) -- The LOVC has announced its All Conference Team for High School Boys Basketball. Two members of the OPH Wildcats have earned honors. Riley Blank and Caden Goodwin both earned 1st Team honors.
Mar 13, 2026
Three RHS Lady Wrestlers Advance in Postseason
(Robinson) -- Three RHS Lady Maroons wrestlers participated in the IWCOA State Series over the weekend. Head Coach, Hilary Maxwell, says three girls participated in the Heyworth Sectionals. Maxwell says Dasia MacCracken, Madison Siler, and Alexis Inboden are all advancing to the IWCOA State meets this weekend. MacCrack...
Mar 09, 2026
Leah Correll and Zoe Tuttle Named to LIC "All-Conference Team"
(Robinson) -- The Little Illini Conference has announced the "All-Conference Team" for Girls' Basketball. From Robinson, Leah Correll and Zoe Tuttle were named First Team All-Conference and Lillie McDonald was named "Honorable Mention."
Mar 06, 2026
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
WTYE Obituaries
Elizabeth "Liz" Marie Brown
Elizabeth "Liz" Marie Brown, 81, of Palestine, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in the comfort of her home. Born on January 12, 1945, in Vincennes, IN, Liz was the daughter of John & Josephine (Roach) Coy, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Richard "Dick" Brown on January ...
20h ago
Barbara (Hardesty) Miller
Barbara (Hardesty) Miller, 86, of Palestine, IL, passed away on March 15, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 8, 1939, in Robinson, IL, she was the daughter of Nolan and Birdena (Wilson) Hardesty. Soon after her birth, her family moved to LaMotte Prairie, a place she alwa...
20h ago
Lovena Lynn (Skinner) Johnson
Lovena Lynn (Skinner) Johnson, 65, of Hammond, IN, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2026, in Robinson, IL. Born on July 8, 1960, in Hammond, IN, she came into the world with a spirit that could never be mistaken for anyone else's. She was a woman with strong opinions, a larger-than-life presence, and a personality...
Mar 17, 2026
Entertainment News
Joseph Duggar arrested for allegedly molesting 9-year-old girl during Florida vacation
The former "19 Kids and Counting" star was arrested and charged this week with allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl during a 2020 Florida vacation.
6h ago
Uma Thurman reveals why she never lived in Los Angeles
"Kill Bill" star Uma Thurman chose family over Hollywood proximity, admitting that staying in New York prevented industry integration she now wishes she'd had.
10h ago
Kim Kardashian's gold Gucci gown moment turns chaotic after stumble into bush
Kim Kardashian stunned, wearing a gold Gucci gown at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party, but she stumbled into a bush due to her towering eight-inch stilettos.
11h ago
'Bachelorette' star Taylor Frankie Paul says domestic violence allegations feel 'like the end of the world'
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Taylor Frankie Paul opens up about "heavy" domestic violence accusations, prioritizing her children amid the intense public scrutiny.
13h ago
Ricki Lake admits she 'impulsively' got facelift without research after 40-pound weight loss
Ricki Lake opened up about her facelift decision and slammed Hollywood stars who lie about cosmetic procedures. She advocates for honesty about surgery.
13h ago
Music News
Afroman Triumphs in Wild 'Lemond Pound Cake' Trial Filed by Cops
Police officers had sued the "Because I Got High" rapper after he turned footage of their botched raid on his home into music videos
2h ago
Neil Sedaka's Cause of Death Revealed
The "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" singer-songwriter died at the age of 86
7h ago
BMG Sues Anthropic for Alleged Training of Chatbot With Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Rolling Stones Lyrics
"Anthropic's rapid development of its new technology is no excuse for its egregious law-breaking," the new complaint says
9h ago
Lorde Embraces 'Clean Slate' as Independent Artist: 'I Needed to Take a Second' After UMG Deal
"The truth is that a 12 year old girl pre-sold her creative output before she knew what it would be like, and before she knew what she was signing away," the artist shared in a voice message to fans
10h ago
Niall Horan Wants to Invite You to a 'Dinner Party' With New Album Announcement
The musician's first LP in three years is set to arrive on June 5
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