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Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj's Beauty and a Beat Finds New Global Success
More than a decade after its original release, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj's Beauty and a Beat is enjoying a major second life around the world. The...
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Barry Manilow Cancels Two Las Vegas Shows After Technical and Vocal Problems
Barry Manilow canceled two performances from his Las Vegas residency after an earlier show was cut short because of technical difficulties. A statemen...
Aug 25, 2026
Motown Songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs Dies at 87
Janie Bradford Hobbs, the songwriter who helped shape some of Motown's earliest music, has died at 87. Her family announced that she died on August 21...
Aug 24, 2026
Céline Dion Health Update: Singer Remains Dedicated to Recovery and Live Music
Cline Dion says she remains focused on her health and her return to performing while continuing treatment for stiff-person syndrome. In a recent inter...
Aug 21, 2026
Phil Collins Shares Rare Health Update, Reflecting on Sobriety and Ongoing Recovery
Phil Collins has opened up about his recovery from alcohol addiction, saying he has now been sober for three years. During a recent interview, the for...
Aug 18, 2026
Bryan Adams Brings Out Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo for Rare Onstage Jam at L.A. Stop
Bryan Adams added an unexpected collaboration to his Detroit concert on August 15, inviting Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo to join him for a performance...
Aug 18, 2026
New Billy Joel Documentary Short to Premiere Featuring Unheard 1971 Radio Audio
A newly announced documentary is giving fans a rare look at Billy Joel before he became one of New York's most recognizable performers. The 20-minute ...
Aug 15, 2026
Fatboy Slim Marks 30 Years of Better Living Through Chemistry With Anniversary Reissue
Fatboy Slim is celebrating three decades of Better Living Through Chemistry with a 30th anniversary reissue of his debut album. In an anniversary anno...
Aug 14, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
HIGHLIGHTS: Thursday night lights
(WFRV) - Week two of the high school football season is here, and our Local 5 Sports team was hard at work this Thursday night trying to bring you all the action. Click the video above for highlights from week two. SCORES:
Milwaukee parent trips 9-year-old football player during game, cited by police
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. (WFRV) -- Wisconsin police cited a Milwaukee parent for tripping a 9-year-old football player moments before he was about to score a touchdown, according to a press release. Late the afternoon of August 27, Mount Pleasant Police re...
Man in critical condition after Wisconsin motorcycle crash ignites fire
BELOIT, Wis. (WFRV) -- A man is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash in Wisconsin resulted in the vehicle bursting into flames. According to a press release, the crash happened just after 1:00 a.m. on August 27 at Liberty Avenue and Third Str...
Over 70 Wisconsin veterans fly to NYC for Freedom to Liberty retreat
GREENVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) -- A special Missions of Honor flight took off the morning of August 27, heading to New York City with over 70 northeast Wisconsin veterans. The veterans of the global war on terror officially left for the Freedom to Liberty ret...
2 drugs recalled over potential fiberglass, steel presence
As of this week, the FDA said there have been no reports of adverse effects from these products.
Rick's Toybox to host electronics recycling drive for tornado relief
(WFRV) - For those picking up the pieces of their life after the July 27 tornado, sorting through damaged items, not knowing where to start in the disposal process, can be a challenging time. To help with this issue, Rick's Toybox Inc. came up with a s...
Juvenile dies following Wisconsin farming accident
ITHACA, Wis. (WFRV) -- A juvenile has died following a farming accident, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Office. A press release revealed the victim sustained a serious head injury after an accident involving a skid loader early the morning ...
One month after tornado, Hope Clinic and Care Center focuses on continued recovery
MENASHA, Wis (WFRV) - One month after a tornado tore through Menasha, Hope Clinic and Care Center is continuing its work to help people recover. Since the storm, the clinic has documented 406 service encounters connected to the recovery effort, includi...
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