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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 ...
18h ago

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...
18h ago

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...
18h ago

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...
18h ago

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...
18h ago
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
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'Happy Days' stars first public reunion in over 50 years
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Rock star's 'awful' date with Melissa Joan Hart led to finding love with his wife
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Russell Brand admits sex was main reason he 'bothered' to become famous following sexual assault charges
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‘Facts of Life’ actress sets record straight about reboot after co-star claims 'greedy b----' sabotaged it
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Music News

Watch Slipknot's Corey Taylor cover Chappell Roan's 'Pink Pony Club'
He also performed covers of Nine Inch Nails’ 'Something I Can Never Have' and Foo Fighters’ 'Everlong' The post Watch Slipknot’s Corey Taylor cover Chappell Roan’s ‘Pink Pony Club’ appeared first on NME.
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Here's when Sabrina Carpenter is coming to 'Fortnite'
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Soulja Boy Accused of Lying, Wearing 'Fake Glasses' Amid $73 Million Sex Battery Case
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Metallica teaming up with Red Cross for blood donation drives at upcoming concerts
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Madonna 'Confronted' Elton John at 'SNL' and Now They've 'Buried the Hatchet'
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