WTYE News
Two Vehicle Accident on Rt 33 Leads to Multiple Injuries
(Oblong) -- A two-vehicle accident on Route 33 has led to several injuries this morning. According to authorities, five people were involved in the accident, which occurred around 6:30 a.m. near the Children's Christian Home. Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, reports that two people sustained "major injuries.&q...
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More Thunderstorms are Forecast for the Area
(Undated) -- Scattered thunderstorms are expected again this afternoon through tonight. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, the probability of severe storms is low. However, heavy rain and a few thunderstorms are possible tonight and could lead to localized f...
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Robinson's "Fourth of July Decorating Contest" Entry Deadline is Coming Up
(Robinson) -- The deadline is fast approaching to submit your entry into Robinson's "Fourth of July Decorating Contest." That was Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer. She says whether it's a front porch, storefront, window display, or outdoor space, they want to see your best red, white, and blue creati...
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Robinson City-Wide Garage Sales Sign Up Now Available
(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson is gearing up for City-Wide Garage Sales. Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says the annual City-Wide Garage Sales bring people into the community from all over. She says the City-Wide Garage Sale will take place rain or shine and that participation is free. City-Wide Garage ...
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Conservation Police Participating in "Operation Dry Water"
(Undated) -- Authorities statewide are reminding boat operators and passengers to stay sober and wear life jackets while on the water. IDNR Conservation Police will be participating in the annual "Operation Dry Water" campaign. "Operation Dry Water" is a year-round boating under the influence awaren...
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WTYE Sports
Three RHS Players Named to 2026 Little Illini Conference All-Conference Selections
(Robinson) -- A trio of Robinson Maroons baseball players made the 2026 Little Illini Conference All-Conference Selections. Graysen Brown was named 1st Team. Gunner Hoalt was named 2nd Team and Braylon Murray was an Honorable Mention. The Maroons wrapped up the season with a loss against Newton in the 2A Effingham Regi...
Jun 08, 2026
Lady Maroons Season Ends in Dramatic Fashion
(Robison) -- The softball season came to an end for the RHS Lady Maroons in dramatic fashion yesterday. RHS fell to Tolono-Unity 4-3 in eight innings. RHS held a 2-0 lead heading into the top of the 7th inning when a three-run home run to left field by Karleigh Jamison gave the Tolono Rockets the lead. RHS answered bac...
May 28, 2026
Maroons Baseball Season Comes to an End
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons got shut out 7-0 in their season finale against Newton in the 2A Effingham Regional Semifinal. Felix Reynolds took the loss for Robinson, pitching four innings, surrendering five runs on eight hits, striking out one, and walking two. Gunner Hoalt, Graysen Brown, Brody Baker, and Brayden Tu...
May 28, 2026
Lady Maroons Face Tolono Unity in the 2A Sectional Semifinal
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons will have their hands full when they square off against Tolono Unity this afternoon in the 2A Sectional Semifinal. The Lady Maroons advanced to today's contest following Friday's thrilling walk-off victory over T-Town in the 2A Regional Championship. The Lady Maroons and Tolono Unity ...
May 27, 2026
RHS Rolls to 10-0 Shutout Over OPH
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons rolled to a 10-0 five-inning shutout of the OPH Wildcats yesterday. Graysen Brown earned the win for RHS, surrendering one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking two. Lucas Blessing took the loss for OPH, going two and two-thirds innings, surrendering six runs ...
May 26, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Marjorie "June" Agan
Marjorie "June" Agan, 90, of Palestine, IL, passed away on June 23, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. Life dealt her a hand on June 3, 1936, in Martinsville, Illinois, and June spent the next ninety years playing it on her own terms, a habit she picked up early. You could trace it back to Red...
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Jerry Welty
Jerry Welty, 62, of Palestine, IL, passed away on June 17, 2026, in Evansville, IN. He was born on September 6, 1963, in Flora, IL, and from the beginning, he was never one to make himself the subject of conversation. He didn't talk much about his own life, and he didn't need a lot of attention. He was quieter than tha...
Jun 23, 2026
Velma Louise Thompson
Mrs. Velma Louise Thompson, known lovingly to many as Velma, passed from this life on June 12, 2026, in Oblong, Illinois, at the age of 95. She was born on September 25, 1930, in Bixby, Missouri, to Ellis and Mary Patterson Wisdom, and she lived a long and faithful life marked by quiet strength, steadfast devotion, and...
Jun 17, 2026
Dennis Fay Jennings
Dennis Fay Jennings, age 79, died February 15, 2026 while visiting a friend in Lincoln City, Oregon. Dennis was a resident of Chicago for 55 years. He was born in Oakland, California on June 26, 1946. His parents were Benjamin Fay Jennings and Retha Edna (McDaniel) Jennings. He was a graduate of Palestine High School i...
Jun 09, 2026
Entertainment News
George Michael died worth $128M, but friends say he secretly gave away millions for decades: author
George Michael secretly donated millions to charities supporting children, nurses, refugees and AIDS causes, a new book reveals his hidden philanthropy.
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Travis Kelce's dad calls Taylor Swift 'the girl next door' as wedding speculation reaches new heights
Ed Kelce calls Taylor Swift "the girl next door" and says he's "super excited" about her upcoming wedding to his NFL star son, Travis Kelce.
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Lionel Richie abruptly cuts concert short after falling ill during opening night of tour
Lionel Richie cancels concert mid-show after feeling "dizzy" during opening night of his latest tour at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Hollywood plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow reveals the cosmetic mistake male celebrities keep making
Celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow says male Hollywood stars face growing pressure to look ageless, warning that some procedures look feminized.
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John Barrymore's biographer challenges the Hollywood corpse party legend Drew Barrymore once confirmed
John Barrymore's biographer debunks the legendary story that the actor's body was stolen from a morgue for one last party with his friends in 1942.
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Music News
Lenny Kaye Celebrates His Debut Solo Album 'Goin' Local' at the Grammy Museum
The Patti Smith Group guitarist previewed songs from his new album, which he discussed with Michael Imperioli
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Jay-Z Has 30 Years Worth of Memories to Revisit in Trailer for Rick Rubin-Directed Doc Series
The career-spanning JAŸ-Z In 8 eight-part series will premiere on HBO Max later this year
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Bring Me The Horizon share vicious new song 'Dehumanized' ahead of 'Count Your Blessings: Repented'
The "reactivated" and re-recorded version of BMTH's debut album arrives next month The post Bring Me The Horizon share vicious new song 'Dehumanized' ahead of 'Count Your Blessings: Repented' appeared first on NME.
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David Clayton-Thomas, Blood, Sweat, and Tears Singer, Dead at 84
A memorial concert for the vocalist, who sang "You've Made Me So Very Happy," is in the works
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After the Taylor Swift T-shirt controversy, Metallica's Kirk Hammett says "right now, songwriting and pop music is crap"
"Sorry for all you pop fans out there" The post After the Taylor Swift T-shirt controversy, Metallica's Kirk Hammett says "right now, songwriting and pop music is crap" appeared first on NME.
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