WTYE News
First Week of April Brings Nearly as Much Rain as All of April 2024
(Undated) -- Weekend weather brought a lot of rain and flooding throughout the area. We recorded around four and a half inches of rain from Friday through Sunday. Add that to the two inches recorded Wednesday, and our total so far for April is nearly seven inches. For comparison, in all of April 2024, we recorded just ...
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Authorities Remind the Public to be "Flood Aware"
(Undated) - Authorities are reminding the public to be "flood aware." Drivers are reminded to "Turn Around, Don't Drown." The National Weather Service reports that over half of all flood-related drowning occurs when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. They remind the public that just six...
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Hard Freeze Forecast for Tonight
(Undated) -- The National Weather Service is warning about freezing temperatures. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook," a hard freeze is expected tonight. They say those with sensitive early vegetation should take precautions to protect it. A "Freeze Warning" will be in effect from mi...
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Daffodil Festival is This Saturday
(Undated) -- The Robinson Chamber of Commerce continues to put the finishing touches on this weekend's Daffodil Festival. Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, says the Daffodil Festival was born out of a desire to give not-for-profits and small businesses the chance to connect with the community. Robinson Chamber Executive Dir...
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Gas Prices Slip Slightly Lower
(Undated) -- The National Average for a gallon of regular unleaded has slipped slightly lower. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is around $3.22 a gallon, five cents lower than Friday. Illinois drivers are paying an average of $3.48 a gallon, a four cent decline from Friday. Ac...
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WTYE Sports
Lady Maroons Cruise to 14-4 Win Over Mt. Carmel
(Undated) -- Despite the weather, the RHS Softball team picked up a 14-4 win over Mt. Carmel yesterday. Mallory Mosbey drove in four runs on four hits to lead the Lady Maroons at the plate. Ella Woodcock gave up four runs on ten hits over six innings of work, striking out six and walking one. With the win, the girls im...
Apr 04, 2025
Lady Maroons Fall in "Walk-off" Loss
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons found themselves on the wrong side of a walk-off yesterday, falling to the Marshall Lions 4-3 in thirteen innings. Eva Herman pitched nine innings, allowing three runs on seven hits, striking out fourteen, and walking two. Ella Woodcock pitched the final three frames, giving up one ru...
Apr 02, 2025
RHS Baseball Team Fell to Edwards County
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons fell yesterday 3-1 to Edwards County. Marcus Nantz pitched six innings, giving up three on five hits, walking one, and striking out four. Gunner Hoalt pitched the final frame, giving up one hit and striking out one. With the loss, the Maroons fall to 4-1. They are scheduled to be back in a...
Apr 02, 2025
RHS Tennis Team Got Shutout By Effingham
(Robinson) -- The RHS Tennis Team got shutout by Effingham/St. Anthony 10-0 yesterday. The RHS Varsity Tennis Team is set to be back in action Saturday for the Edwardsville Invitational. The JV Team will be back on the court tomorrow for a JV only match versus Casey-Westfield.
Apr 02, 2025
Lady Maroons Shutout Martinsville
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons cruised to a 3-0 shutout of Martinsville yesterday. Olivia Chiasson pitched seven innings, giving up six hits and striking out four en route to the win. With the win, the girls improved to 4-2 on the season. They are set to be back in action today for a road game with Marshall.
Apr 01, 2025
WTYE Obituaries
Entertainment News
Blondie drummer Clem Burke dead at 70
On Monday, the rock band Blondie announced the death of their bandmate, drummer Clem Burke, who died at 70 after a "private battle with cancer."
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Hugh Grant blasts 'creepy' immigration officer who questioned his children while traveling
Hugh Grant took to social media to share a “creepy" experience he had while passing through Heathrow Airport with his wife and children.
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Kevin Bacon's dream of being a farmer led to 'biggest fight' with wife Kyra Sedgwick
Kevin Bacon was ready to live by himself on a rural farm after finding fame in the 1984 film "Footloose," but his wife Kyra Sedgwick didn't agree.
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Patricia Heaton warns women not to wait too long to have children
Patricia Heaton and her husband David Hunt, who have been married nearly 35 years, open up to Fox News Digital about their movie "Unexpected" and the challenges they faced.
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'Power Rangers' star called 'madman' who got away with fatal stabbing: ex
Ricardo Medina Jr., who played the Red Lion Wild Force Ranger on “Power Rangers Wild Force," was the voice of Deker on “Power Rangers Samurai" and also appeared in such shows as “ER."
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Music News
Join The Dare "when the party gets too seedy" on new single 'LCA' from deluxe version of 'What's Wrong With New York?'
'What’s Wrong With New York?: Afters' is out in June The post Join The Dare “when the party gets too seedy” on new single ‘LCA’ from deluxe version of ‘What’s Wrong With New York?’ appeared first on NME.
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Watch footage from Clem Burke's final live gig with Blondie
News of his death broke today (April 7) The post Watch footage from Clem Burke’s final live gig with Blondie appeared first on NME.
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James Blake, Mahalia, BADBADNOTGOOD and more join line-up for Little Simz' Meltdown 2025
They join previously announced artists including Ghetts, The Streets, Jon Batiste and Lola Young The post James Blake, Mahalia, BADBADNOTGOOD and more join line-up for Little Simz’ Meltdown 2025 appeared first on NME.
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Drummer Clem Burke, the 'Heartbeat of Blondie,' Dead at 70
Hall of Fame musician appeared on albums by Pete Townshend, Iggy Pop, and Bob Dylan
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Tributes paid after death of drummer and "heartbeat of Blondie" Clem Burke
"His legacy will live on through the tremendous amount of music he created and the countless lives he touched" The post Tributes paid after death of drummer and “heartbeat of Blondie” Clem Burke appeared first on NME.
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