CLASSIC HITS NEWS
Health First: Barry Manilow Postpones Arena Tour Amid Lung Cancer Recovery
Fans waiting to see Barry Manilow back under the spotlight are getting a candid update on his health. The veteran performer recently revealed that whi...
Feb 23, 2026
Salsa Legend Willie Colón Dies at 75: Honoring the Architect of the Nuyorican Sound
Willie Coln has spent decades shaping the sound of salsa, and his impact is reflected across Billboard's charts. In a recent chart recap, Billboard hi...
Feb 23, 2026
Beyond the Beatles: Rock Hall Announces Landmark Paul McCartney and Wings Show
A new exhibition focused on Paul McCartney's post Beatles band, Wings, is coming to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The museum said the s...
Feb 21, 2026
The Voice of a Generation: Remembering the Hitmaking Legacy of Billy Steinberg
Billy Steinberg, the songwriter behind some of pop music's most enduring hits, has died. News of his passing prompted renewed attention on the string ...
Feb 18, 2026
A Legend Returns: Labi Siffre Teams with Michael Kiwanuka for First New Music Since 1998
After nearly three decades away from releasing full-length records, Labi Siffre is stepping back into the spotlight. The British singer-songwriter has...
Feb 18, 2026
Guns N' Roses Announces Exclusive 2026 Adelaide Performance
Guns N' Roses are heading back to Australia for a high-octane stadium night in Adelaide. The band has confirmed a standalone performance as the headli...
Feb 12, 2026
Jon Bon Jovi Makes Super Bowl Commercial Debut with State Farm
Jon Bon Jovi made a rare advertising appearance during the Super Bowl, turning up in a State Farm commercial built around one of his most recognizable...
Feb 10, 2026
The 5th Dimension's Best Songs: A Legacy of Genre-Blurring Pop
The legacy of The 5th Dimension is built on songs that crossed genres without losing their identity. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, the group ...
Feb 08, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Fans Vote Hilary Duff's 'Luck... or Something' as Billboard's Top New Release of the Week
Hilary Duff has officially reclaimed her pop throne. Following the February 20 release of her sixth studio album, luck... or something, the project do...
Victim of house fire identified as retired Appleton police lieutenant
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities with the Appleton Police Department and the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office have identified the victim from last week's fatal house fire. According to a release, the Appleton Fire Department respond...
The chill in the air is back, snow likely Tuesday
From Storm Team 5... Chilly weather out there as we get the week started! Breezy north winds Monday will take wind chills into the single digits in the morning, leading to air temperatures in the lower 20s in the afternoon. Th...
Exciting changes for Burgerfest: Fall 2026 date announced
SEYMOUR, Wis. (WFRV) - Things are being shaken up in Seymour as officials say the tradition of Burgerfest is getting a new fall date for 2026. The change to fall comes as Home of the Hamburger says they are building something bigger, mo...
Speeding Wisconsin driver arrested for 7th OWI and possession of THC
DEKORRA, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin say a speeding driver is in custody after being arrested Saturday afternoon for possession of drugs and his 7th OWI offense. According to a release from the Columbia County Sheriff's Offic...
As Winter Olympics end, US looks ahead to Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games
(NEXSTAR) - The United States men's hockey team defeated Canada 2-one in overtime to win the gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Italy. The victory concludes the winter games in Milan Cortina as international attention shifts toward the...
48 stops, 1 arrest made in second Brown County Seat Belt Task Force deployment
(WFRV) - Officials with the Green Bay Police Department say the results from the second Seat Belt Task Force deployment this month throughout Brown County are in. According to a release, after first being deployed on February 5, the Sea...
Police in Wisconsin ask for help in identifying suspect connected to the sexual assault of a child
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in Wisconsin are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect they believe to be connected to the recent sexual assault of a child. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, officers were not...
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