WTYE News

Car Accident Involving Deer in Oblong
(Oblong) -- Crawford County Deputies responded to a car and deer accident near Firebaugh Street in Oblong on May 25th at approximately 3 a.m. Corinne Decker of Olney was driving a 2013 Lincoln MKZ when she collided with the deer, resulting in over $1,500 in damage. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle was able to...
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Robinson City Council Meeting Agenda For May 27th
(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council is set to meet this evening. In "Old Business," they will discuss regulating solar farms and wind energy conversion systems. In "New Business," Mayer Shimer will accept Greg Meador's resignation from the Police Commission Board, discuss permission to advertise...
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Deadly Multi-Vehicle Accident in Cumberland County
(Cumberland Co.) -- Authorities are investigating a deadly multi-vehicle accident that occurred in Cumberland County. Illinois State Police say the accident took place Tuesday on I-70, west of Greenup towards Effingham. One person was killed and another was hospitalized. The roadway was temporarily closed following the...
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Gas Prices Lower Over Memorial Day Weekend
(Updated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is 6 cents cheaper than it was Friday. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.13 a gallon. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $3.39 a gallon, a four-cent decrease from Friday. Drivers in Indiana are pay...
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Black Bear Sightings In Illinois
(Springfield) -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is monitoring black bear sightings in Illinois. A bear was spotted last Monday May 19th in St. Clair County. The animal was observed again on Wednesday and Thursday in the same county. The bear has had no interaction with humans, but has damaged bee hives on...
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WTYE Sports
Lady Maroons Softball Team Heads to Regionals Today
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons Softball Team begins Regional play today at Greenville. RHS Athletic Director, Tara Apple, says the first pitch for today's game has been bumped up thirty minutes to 4:00 p.m. instead of 4:30 p.m. to accommodate Hillsboro's Graduation Ceremony. She says as a result, the bus departure ...
May 23, 2025
Three Maroons Advance to Track State Championship
(Robinson) -- The RHS Boys Track and Field Team competed at the Tolono Unity Sectional yesterday. The Maroons finished in 10th as a team. Three individual athletes qualified for the state championship meet next weekend. Jevan Wampler finished in 1st in the shot put, Blake Green finished in 3rd in the Long Jump, and Mil...
May 22, 2025
Maroons Fall to Newton to Wrap Up the Season
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons baseball season came to an end yesterday in the Regional Semifinal. The Maroons fell 4-3 to the Newton Eagles in Newton as a result of a walk-off. The game was tied at three in the bottom of the 7th when Newton's Drake Wolf hit a sac fly to score the winning run. Gunner Hoalt took the loss...
May 22, 2025
Lady Maroons Hang On for a 2-1 Win Over Carlyle
(Robinson) -- A strong performance on the mound from Eva Herman helped the Lady Maroons pick up a 2-1 win over Carlyle yesterday. Herman pitched all seven innings, giving up one run on one hit, striking out sixteen, and walking three. Mallory Mosbey and Rhianna Moss each collected two hits for the Lady Maroons. Herman ...
May 22, 2025
Maroons Cruise to Route of Wildcats
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons cruised to a 20-1 mercy-shortened four-inning victory over the OPH Wildcats yesterday. Blake Green led at the plate, driving in four runs on two hits for the Maroons. Graysen Brown gets the win for RHS from the mound, giving up just two hits, one run, while striking out five and walking no...
May 20, 2025
Entertainment News

'Duck Dynasty' star Willie Robertson shares father Phil's touching final words before his death at 79
"Duck Dynasty" alum Willie Robertson reflects on his father Phil's legacy, their shared faith and the impact of Phil's teachings in a touching tribute after his death.
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Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Miley Cyrus' video shoot nightmare, 'Duck Dynasty' star dead
The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.
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'Pee-wee Herman' actor Paul Reubens hid terminal cancer from documentary director until his death
Paul Reubens, who starred in the film "Pee-wee’s Big Adventure" and on the TV series “Pee-wee’s Playhouse," died in 2023 after a six-year struggle with cancer that he kept private. He was 70.
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Comedian Jim Gaffigan admits he lost 50 pounds using Mounjaro
Jim Gaffigan shared his weight loss journey with Mounjaro, as he shed 50 pounds. Celebrities like Rosie O'Donnell and Amy Schumer also credited the diabetes drug.
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Jennifer Lopez sparks controversy kissing male and female dancers at American Music Awards
While opening the American Music Awards on Sunday night, Jennifer Lopez shared steamy kisses with some of her backup dancers - leaving fans and celebrities stunned.
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Music News
Addison Rae Gets Ready to Reintroduce Herself in Debut Album Trailer
"I'm not the same person you used to know," the singer says in the clip shared ahead of the self-titled project out June 6
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Wet Leg Sound the Alarm on New Single 'CPR'
The band's second LP, Moisturizer, arrives on July 11
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Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton's AMAs Performances Were Pre-Recorded. These Fans Feel 'Lied To'
Stefani played a medley of her solo hits "Hollaback Girl" and Sweet Escape," and debuted a new song
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Sean Combs' Ex-Employee Says Mogul Had Gun During Alleged Kid Cudi Break-in
"Get dressed, we're going to go kill that n---a," Combs allegedly told his former employee, Capricorn Clark
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You can help save these seven UK grassroots music venues forever
Music Venue Properties look to form 'The National Trust' of music venues, and you can be a shareholder in saving these ones The post You can help save these seven UK grassroots music venues forever appeared first on NME.
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