WTYE News
Stay Safe While Trick-or-Treating
(Undated) -- Trick or Treat is coming up soon across the county and Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, is reminding the public to stay safe. He says it's important to trick or treat in groups, take a flashlight with you and place reflective tape on your costumes, make sure any "weapon" that may be a part of...
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ISP Issues Bus Safety Reminder
(Undated) -- Illinois State Police continue to raise awareness about traffic safety around school buses. Public Information Officer, Ryan Wagand, says the penalty for stop arm violations could result in a one-year suspension of your license and a fine. Wagand says the three biggest culprits in stop arm violations are d...
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Gas Prices Slip Lower Across the Nation
(Undated) -- Average gasoline prices declined in the vast majority of states over the last week. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, the decline was led by a combination of state fuel tax suspensions and price-cycling markets working their way back down. De Haan says the outlook remains t...
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"Operation Christmas Child" National Collection Week is Coming Up
(Undated) -- Every year, "Operation Christmas Child" national collection week takes place the third week in November, when more than 4,500 drop-off locations open across the country. According to organizers, volunteers across the country are preparing to collect shoeboxes for this year's "Operation Chris...
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Time Change is Set for November 1st
(Undated) -- The time change will be here before we know it, and the debate over it rages on. Experts say schools and students would suffer if permanent "Daylight Saving Time" becomes reality. Sleep experts say a sunrise after 8 a.m. could be an issue for many, especially for students and educators since most...
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WTYE Sports
Oblong Volleyball Team Picks Up Win Over Casey
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Lady Panthers Volleyball Team needed three sets to get past Casey last night: 25-20, 23-25, 25-21. Head Coach, Pam Johnson, says the girls had the "three W's": "want, work, and win." She says the win was a great team effort. With the win, the girls improve to 16-16 for the sea...
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Maroons Set to Face Tolono-Unity in Week 10
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Maroons Football team extended their season into week 10 with a 47-29 Saturday win over Richland County. With the win, the Maroons improved to 4-5 overall and 3-4 in the LIC, enough to get a playoff spot under the new IHSA structure. The 23rd-seeded Robinson Maroons will be on the road this S...
Oct 19, 2026
Oblong and Pal/Hut Fall in Friday Football Action
(Undated) -- The Oblong Panthers came up short in a nail-biter, falling to Martinsville 30-28 in Friday football action. With the loss, the Panthers fall to 1-7. They will wrap up the 2026 season next Saturday on the road at St. Thomas. Elsewhere, the Palestine/Hutsonville Pioneers ended their season with a 54-30 loss ...
Oct 17, 2026
Maroons Wrap Up Football Regular Season Tomorrow
(Robinson) -- The 2026 regular season comes to an end for the RHS Maroons tomorrow. The 3-5 Maroons will welcome 4-4 Richland County to Crosby Field for a 1 p.m. kickoff tomorrow. Pregame on 101.7 WTYE and WTYEfm.com is set for 12:45 p.m. Under the Friday night lights, the 1-6 Oblong Panthers welcome the 3-5 Martinsvil...
Oct 16, 2026
Lady Panthers Improve to .500 on the Season
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Lady Panthers Volleyball Team improved to .500 on the season with a win over North Clay, 25-21, 18-25, 25-21. Head Coach, Pam Johnson, says "Pink Out" night and a win made for a good night. She says the Lady Panthers worked hard and did not give in. With the win, they improved to 13-13 ...
Oct 14, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Barbara Mae "Bobbi" Wilson
Barbara Mae "Bobbi" Wilson, born December 16, 1938, in Hurst, Illinois, and called home on October 13, 2026, in Robinson, Illinois, lived a life marked by steadfast faith, quiet strength, and a heart ever turned toward those she loved. She departed this earthly journey after a long period of failing health, y...
Oct 17, 2026
Barbara Mae Grimm
Barbara Mae Grimm of Robinson passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, at age 90. Barbara was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on May 15, 1936, to Catherine and John Hauck. Barbara is survived by her sister, Marion, of Turtle Creek, PA, and her four sons: Matt (Lynn) of New Orleans, LA, Mark (Cindy) of Robinson, John (Daniel...
Oct 17, 2026
Larry D. Cawood
Larry D. Cawood, 66, of Robinson, IL, passed away on October 14, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper, IN. Arrangements are pending with the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson. To send flowers with our preferred florist or plant a memorial tree, please visit our flower store.
Oct 16, 2026
Melva Hyre
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, Melva Hyre surprised everyone by dying at the age of 70. Those who knew this tough old gal best surely thought she'd live forever. For maybe the first time in her life, it seems Melva was ahead of schedule. Melva was always the life of the party and had many friends who were dear to her hea...
Oct 14, 2026
Nan Schaefer
Nan Schaefer, 93, formerly of Robinson, IL, died on September 22, 2026, in Parkland, FL. Nan was born on February 17, 1933, in Hillsdale, IN, the daughter of Faye Turnipseed and Ira Billings. On July 27, 1951, Nan married Lloyd Allen Schaefer, and together they began a life centered around family and the farm. Nan prou...
Oct 7, 2026
Entertainment News
Mel Brooks, 100, asked 'Spaceballs' team to film his scenes first due to age
"Spaceballs: The New One" reunites Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis and Bill Pullman while adding Keke Palmer and Lewis Pullman to the sequel's cast.
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Former Disney star Erik von Detten sued for elder abuse after couple poured $2.1M retirement savings into gold
Erik von Detten faces financial elder abuse and fraud allegations after an elderly couple claims they lost over $900,000 on overpriced gold coins.
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Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS and is now 'back at square one'
Christina Applegate fought back tears discussing her MS misdiagnosis, saying the news brought confusion, depression and no relief from symptoms.
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Larry David saw OJ Simpson the day of Nicole Brown Simpson's 1994 murder: book
Larry David's authorized biography reveals he crossed paths with O.J. Simpson on the day Nicole Brown Simpson was killed.
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Princess Diana feared Prince Harry would 'wither' in Prince William's shadow: expert
Princess Diana worried Prince Harry would "wither" in Prince William's shadow, says royal expert, as secret 1991 recordings surface in new documentary.
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Music News
'The Beatles Story' Exhibit Is Getting a Bigger and Better Showcase in Liverpool
The long-running exhibit will move to a more expansive venue spanning 100,000 square feet in 2028
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Bill Kreutzmann Plans 'A Very Grateful Thanksgiving' in Hawaii
The event featuring Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Holly Bowling, and others, will "be a coming together of the Deadhead community," the drummer tells Rolling Stone
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Spotify Removes 75 Million Songs Identified as 'AI-Generated Slop or Spam'
The streaming service cut the slop tracks in favor of "more music made by authentic, human artists," with 50 million more being filtered from recommendations made to listeners
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'Human Made, Human Paid': The Largest U.S. Musicians Union Is Demanding AI Protections
American Federation of Musicians asking major labels to give artists a contract with AI protections and compensation
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Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello, the Black Crowes, and More to Play Gram Parsons Tribute Concert
A Song for Gram at Los Angeles' the Troubadour takes place days before Parsons' Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction
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