WTYE News
CMH Has Broken Ground on New "Specialty Clinic"
(Undated) -- Crawford Memorial Hospital continues to grow as they begin the "Specialty Clinic" expansion project. That was CMH CEO, Doug Florkowski. Florkowski says the expansion continues the hospital's mission to bring high-quality services to Crawford County. He says the project is expected to take less th...
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This Weekend is Going to be Busy in Crawford County
(Undated) -- This weekend is going to be a busy one in Crawford County. The 40th Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show is set for this weekend at the Crawford County Fairgrounds. The show will include Antique Tractor Pulls, Farm Toy Show, Pedal Tractor Pull, Parade of Power, and a Car Show. The Antique Tractor and Eng...
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National Average Remains Above the $4 Mark
(Undated) -- Gas prices have fallen but remain above the four-dollar-a-gallon mark. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.06, four cents lower than Friday. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $4.32 a gallon, four cents lower than Friday. Across the Wabash in Indiana, t...
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First Degree Murder Charges Added in Lake Mattoon Case
(Undated) -- The two people charged in the death of a Plainfield man found dismembered in Lake Mattoon last month now face First-Degree Murder charges. The Illinois State Police announced Friday that following their extensive investigation, the Will County State's Attorney's Office approved an additional three counts o...
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Governor Signs "Children's Social Media Safety Act"
(Undated) -- A new state law aims to protect children on social media. Friday, Governor, J.B. Pritzker, signed the "Children's Social Media Safety Act." House Bill 5511 imposes a series of requirements on social media companies and how they are to interact with users under 18 years old. The law was one of Pri...
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WTYE Sports
IHSA Needs Officials Ahead of Upcoming Football Season
(Undated) -- With less than a week until high school football practices begin, the IHSA says they need more officials. Illinois High School Association Director, Craig Anderson, says with many of their officials getting older, they need some "new blood." Games begin Aug. 20 and 21.
Jul 31, 2026
Robinson Maroons Set to Begin Football Season on August 21st
(Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois High School Association is releasing the 2026 Illinois high school football schedules for the upcoming fall season. Week one games kick off August 20th through the 22nd, a week earlier than usual, due to expanded playoffs debuting this year. The playoffs are expanding from 32 teams per...
Jul 23, 2026
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
WTYE Obituaries
Steven Roscoe Scott
Steven Roscoe Scott, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, was taken in death on July 29, 2026. He was born in Robinson on December 2, 1963, and grew up in Palestine, where he was a boy on the move, riding his bike all over the place. That restlessness carried on into adulthood after graduating from Palestine...
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Steven Ganster
Steven Ganster, 69, of Robinson, passed away on July 23, 2026, at Haven of Ridgeview in Oblong, surrounded by family. He was, fittingly, The Puzzle Man. He knew that a picture only comes together one piece at a time, and that even the small pieces matter. Steve's own life was like that. Set the pieces down side by side...
Jul 28, 2026
Entertainment News
'Lioness' star Jill Wagner chose Tennessee farm life to raise her family
Jill Wagner reveals why she chose Tennessee farm life and what a typical day looks like before returning for "Lioness" season three.
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Boy George stands firm with pro-Israel song as faith guides him through record label split and West End exit
Boy George says he parted ways with record label head Tony Pontius and exited "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the London Palladium amid backlash.
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King Charles makes risky move toward Prince Harry as Prince William 'remains wary': experts
King Charles reportedly plans to offer Prince Harry a room at Buckingham Palace during his September visit, but experts say Prince William is wary.
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Brooks Nader sizzles in iconic red swimsuit as she shares behind the scenes snaps from 'Baywatch' reboot set
Brooks Nader shared behind-the-scenes photos in the iconic red swimsuit as filming wrapped on FOX's "Baywatch" reboot alongside Noah Beck and Livvy Dunne.
17h ago
Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump reveals her unexpected song of the year pick
Kai Trump revealed Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" as her song of the year in a new video, surprising fans with the classic 2010 hit as her pick.
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Music News
Former 'X Factor' finalist denies murder and GBH after hitting influencer with car
Pre-trial hearings are scheduled for August 11 and October 9 The post Former 'X Factor' finalist denies murder and GBH after hitting influencer with car appeared first on NME.
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Megadeth announce last ever UK and European tour with Black Label Society and Testament: "We wanted it to be a true celebration of metal"
"This isn't about saying goodbye. It's about celebrating everything we've built together over the last four decades" The post Megadeth announce last ever UK and European tour with Black Label Society and Testament: "We wanted it to be a true celebration of metal" appeared first on NME.
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Ash surprise fans at Kendal Calling by performing as tribute band before being presented with gold discs for 'Girl From Mars'
"We go way back with Tim Burgess, so when he asked if we'd come and do our thing at the legendary Tim Peaks of course we jumped at the chance" The post Ash surprise fans at Kendal Calling by performing as tribute band before being presented with gold discs for 'Girl From Mars' appeared first on NME.
7h ago
Fans at Lollapalooza go viral for passing a bag of pee over the crowd
"Be an adult, be respectful and go to the porta potty. No artist is worth that" The post Fans at Lollapalooza go viral for passing a bag of pee over the crowd appeared first on NME.
8h ago
Lil Uzi Vert misses Lollapalooza birthday set but joins Major Lazer and shares surprise EP
The surprise release continues their trend of sharing music on their birthday The post Lil Uzi Vert misses Lollapalooza birthday set but joins Major Lazer and shares surprise EP appeared first on NME.
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