WTYE News
Showers and Triple-digit Temperatures Remain in the Forecast
(Undated) -- Scattered showers and triple-digit temperatures are in the forecast. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms are expected at times through this evening, posing a threat for heavy rainfall and isolated damaging wind gusts. ...
21h ago
Joel Courtney Sentenced to IDOC on Meth Charges
(Undated) -- During a September 9th Crawford County court appearance, Joel Courtney was sentenced to time in the IDOC. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Courtney was sentenced to three years on a Class 3 Felony charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. The Robinson Police Department as...
21h ago
Jeffrey Otte Sentenced to IDOC
(Undated) -- The Crawford County State's Attorney's Office has released sentencing information for Jeffrey Otte. According to the release, during a September 2nd court appearance, Otte was sentenced to two years in the IDOC on a Class 3 Felony charge of Burglary. The Robinson Police Department assisted in the prosecuti...
21h ago
Two New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Two new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, Richard Churchwell was booked into jail yesterday on a charge of Theft Under $500. Joel Goff was booked into jail on a Domestic Battery charge. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a cou...
21h ago
Geopolitical Tensions Continue to Drive Gas Prices Higher
(Undated) -- Geopolitical tensions escalated on multiple fronts, pushing fuel prices higher. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, friction between the U.S. and Iran, new hostilities in the Red Sea, and the shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline are all combining to jolt prices sharp...
21h ago
WTYE Sports
RHS Soccer Team Blanks Mt. Carmel
(Robinson) -- The RHS Soccer Team shut out Mt. Carmel yesterday, 9-0. Head Coach, Hillary Maxwell, says the Maroons showed up and executed very well. She says they started the game with two quick goals, lost focus for a little bit in the midst of the first half, but refocused and got the win. Hayden Bonell was the lead...
21h ago
RHS Volleyball Team Picked Up Win Over Hut/Pal
(Robinson) -- The RHS Volleyball Team needed three sets, but hung on to pick up the win over Hutsonville/Palestine, 22-25, 25-18, 25-15. Head Coach Sydni Bailey said she is very proud of the varsity team. She says they struggled in the first set, never quite being able to find control of the game or put together a big ...
21h ago
Pioneers Got Rolled in Saturday Football Action
(Palestine) -- The Palestine/Hutsonville Pioneers got blanked in Saturday football action. Pawnee cruised to a 56-0 win. The Pioneers fell to 0-4 overall and 0-3 in the conference. They will be back in action this Friday for a home contest versus Unity Christian. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Sep 14, 2026
RHS Soccer Team Wins Home Opener
(Robinson) -- The RHS Soccer Team picked up a big win in their home opener Saturday, doubling up Massac County 6-3. The Maroons got goals from Hayden Bonnell, Zoe Tuttle, and Tucker Reed. Goalkeeper, Felix Reynolds, stopped 22 shots. Head Coach, Hillary Maxwell, says they came out firing off good offensive runs from th...
Sep 14, 2026
Maroons Pick Up Win Over Casey-Westfield
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons jumped out to an early lead and never trailed en route to a 20-13 win over Casey-Westfield. Robinson scored 17 points in the first half, added another 3 in the 3rd quarter, and went scoreless in the 4th for the win. With the win, Robinson improves to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the LIC. They wi...
Sep 12, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Larry Bernard Mette
Larry Bernard Mette, 78, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, September 11, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1948, one of ten children born to Bernard H. & Clara Mette. He was a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. He graduated from Robinson High School in 1967 and was drafted into the United States ...
21h ago
Norman L. "Norm" McCoy
Norman L. "Norm" McCoy, 63, of Hutsonville, IL, passed away on September 4th, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. (Central Time) on Saturday, September 19th, at the Hutsonville Cemetery, with Chaplain Dana Whitten, MDIV, officiating. The f...
Sep 10, 2026
Entertainment News
Sally Field remembers shopping at Walmart with Dolly Parton: 'Can you imagine all of us?'
Sally Field recalled her Walmart shopping trips with Dolly Parton and the lasting bond they forged on the set of "Steel Magnolias" decades ago.
5h ago
Kelsea Ballerini flaunts her abs in red bikini as she rings in her 33rd birthday
Kelsea Ballerini stunned fans with a bikini photo on a luxury boat for her birthday, but eagle-eyed followers noticed ex Chase Stokes liked the post.
8h ago
Tom Cruise admits rumors about his 'intense' behavior on movie sets are true
Tom Cruise told GQ the rumors about his intense on-set behavior are true, revealing what he tells collaborators before they sign on to work with him.
9h ago
Ed Sheeran says he tried to 'build a bridge' over Macklemore tour spot before venues said no
Ed Sheeran says Macklemore's removal from his "Loop Tour" was the concert promoter's decision, not his, after U.S. venues threatened to pull shows.
10h ago
Savannah Guthrie thanks Allison Janney after emotional Emmy tribute: 'Our family is in such pain'
Savannah Guthrie got emotional on "Today" after Allison Janney used her Emmys press room victory moment to send love to the Guthrie family and honor missing mom Nancy.
16h ago
Music News
Drake Unveils 'FOMO' Video Featuring Ella Langley and Don Toliver Collaborations
The sprawling film also featured an intimate moment between Drake's mom and her best friends
4h ago
AOC Says Robert Kraft Lined Up Stadiums to Censor Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' Comments
Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour following a pressure campaign over his speech in support of Palestinians
6h ago
'American Idol' Shakeup Will See Show Move From Hollywood to Georgia
After more than two decades, the long-running singing competition will produce its upcoming Season 25 in a new home
7h ago
Steven Tyler Sexual Assault Case Judge Mysteriously Recuses Herself Two Weeks Before Trial
The Sept. 28 trial date was vacated Tuesday as the judge said she recently discovered the basis for her disqualification and couldn't take further action
8h ago
All of Ed Sheeran's Openers Abandon Tour After Macklemore Debacle
Finneas, Lukas Graham, and Aaron Rowe withdrew after Macklemore was forced off the trek following a pressure campaign over his comments in support of Palestinians
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