WTYE News
Cold Front Could Bring Thunderstorms
(Undated) -- Wet weather and cooler temperatures could be headed our way. According to this morning's Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service, a broken line of thunderstorms will develop ahead of an approaching cold front this afternoon. They say the exact "areal extent" of storms remains ...
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Koonce Sentenced to IDOC
(Undated) -- The Crawford County State's Attorney is reporting the sentencing of Misty Koonce. According to Cole Shaner, Koonce was sentenced during an August 24th Crawford County Court appearance to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and six months of mandatory supervised release on the Class 3 Felony...
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Two New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Two new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Loree Ramsey was booked into jail on a Failure to Appear charge. Jeffery Otte was booked into jail on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and Failure to Dim Headlights. All suspects...
16h ago
Pelican Cove Has Announced "Final Days" of 2026
(Robinson) -- The "Final Days" of the season at Pelican Cove have been announced. According to Robinson Parks and Recreation Superintendent Tyson Murray, this Saturday and Sunday will mark the final days of the 2026 pool season at Pelican Cove. The pool will be open both days from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Murray ...
16h ago
RPD Accepting Applications
(Undated) -- The Robinson Police Department is hiring. They are once again accepting applications for "entry-level" officers and those seeking a lateral transfer. RPD Chief, Eric Schmidt, says qualified entry-level applicants will be contacted via email and are required to attend physical and written testing ...
16h ago
WTYE Sports
RHS Soccer Team Came Up Short
(Robinson) -- The RHS Soccer Team came up short in a Tuesday contest at Altamont, falling 2-0. Head Coach, Hilary Maxwell, says while it wasn't the outcome they hoped for, they have to start somewhere. She says they are looking forward to getting back in action Thursday. Maxwell says there were many positives to take a...
16h ago
Lady Maroons Volleyball Team Picks Up Win
(Robinson) -- The RHS Varsity Volleyball team picked up a straight-set win over Louisville North Clay 25-21, 25-23. Lilly Brown finished with five aces and three kills. Grace Miller added six kills and one ace. Eva Brashear finished with five kills and one ace. Sicily Rawlings ended the night with seventeen assists to ...
16h ago
RHS Golf Teams Fall to Mt. Carmel
(Robinson) -- The RHS Boys and Girls Golf Teams fell to Mt. Carmel yesterday. Hunter Murrell was the low card leader for the boys, shooting a 42. Leah Correll won the match as an individual, shooting a one-under-par 35. Both teams will be back in action today when they face OPH and Edwards County at Oak Glen.
16h ago
Lady Panthers Improve to 2-0 on the Season
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Lady Panthers Volleyball team picked up straight-set wins over Cumberland yesterday, finishing 25-21, 25-21. Head Coach, Pam Johnson, says the Lady Panthers fought hard in both matches. She says Cumberland had some great serves, but Oblong kept their heads high and worked through it. With the win...
16h ago
RHS Boys Golf Team Comes Up Short While Girls Finish Second
(Robinson) -- The RHS Boys Golf team lost to Newton and Olney yesterday. Zach Chamblin had the low score for RHS with a 43. The RHS Girls beat Olney and Newton, but lost to St Anthony. Leah Correll had the low score for RHS with a 38. The two teams will be back in action tomorrow at Mt. Carmel.
Aug 25, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Gerold William Jacobs
Gerold William Jacobs, 67, of Oblong, IL, passed away at 2:45 P.M. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Gerold was born on November 22, 1958, in Robinson, IL, the son of Herold William Jacobs and Martha Elizabeth (Spade) Jacobs. He married Karen Sue Perkins on July 2, 1983,...
18h ago
Roger Hodge
Roger Hodge, 70, of Palestine, IL, died on August 23, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. Roger was born on October 7, 1955, in Dyersburg, TN, the son of Edgar Hodge and Sandra (Seaney) Hodge. His childhood took him to many places throughout the Midwest and South, including Tennessee, Alabama, Indiana, and...
Aug 25, 2026
Julie Kay Hitt
Julie Kay Hitt, 66, of Robinson, passed away at 11:40 A.M. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Robinson Rehab and Nursing in Robinson, IL. Julie was born June 3, 1960, in Riverside, CA, a daughter of Donald Robinson and Marilyn Lewis Robinson. Julie graduated from Fairfield High School in 1978. She had worked for Stewart ...
Aug 25, 2026
Jack Ronald Cook
Jack Ronald Cook, 94, of Robinson, IL, died peacefully in his home on August 21, 2026. He was born on August 14, 1932, in Aurora, IL, the son of Erwin Cook and Loraine (Jensen) Cook. Jack grew up in Aurora and graduated from East High School before being drafted into the United States Army, where he proudly served his ...
Aug 24, 2026
Peggy Elaine Hall
Peggy Elaine Hall, 78, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Haven of Ridgeview in Oblong. She came into the world on September 30, 1947, in Robinson, where she grew up before graduating from Robinson High School with the class of 1965. After high school, she headed to Evansville to train as a s...
Aug 24, 2026
Entertainment News
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