Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

Cold rain with an icy mix up north tonight
The Latest from Storm Team 5... After a quiet last few days, things begin to change as a system moving out of the plains will bring a round of rain with an icy mix up north beginning this evening and ...
Ryan Kudish Feb 17, 2026

Driver dies days after Highway 29 crash in western Wisconsin
WITHEE, Wis. (WFRV) - A 59-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck and a dump truck late last month in the town of Withee. The crash occurred just before 8 a.m. Ja...
Indiana Schilz Feb 17, 2026

Lake Winnebago harvest climbs to 1,371 sturgeon; 62 adult females from trigger
(WFRV) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources released updated sturgeon spearing totals, showing continued harvest activity on Lake Winnebago as the Upriver season remains closed. On Lake Win...
Indiana Schilz Feb 17, 2026

Nicolet completes merger with MidWest One, expands to $15B in assets
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Nicolet Bankshares Inc. (NYSE: NIC) has completed its merger with MidWest One Financial Group Inc., expanding its footprint and increasing total assets to approximately $15 bill...
The Associated Press Feb 17, 2026

Fond du Lac police investigating additional home entries in Primrose Lane area
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) - The Fond du Lac Police Department says it is continuing to investigate a recent residential entry reported in the Primrose Lane area, with additional incidents now identifie...
Indiana Schilz Feb 17, 2026

Cocaine found on New London School District property, employee arrested
NEW LONDON, Wis. (WFRV) - Police released information about a drug search that happened last week at an elementary school in New London. Family finds suspicious man in living room, Fond du Lac Police ...
Devin Willems Feb 17, 2026

Green Bay closes ice rinks for season amid warm weather
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department has closed all city ice rinks for the season following several days of warmer temperatures. Officials said forecasted...
Indiana Schilz Feb 17, 2026

Apostle Islands mainland ice caves open for first time since 2015, closures possible
BAYFIELD, Wis. (WFRV) - One of Lake Superior's most remarkable winter attractions has officially opened for the first time in nearly a decade - though access may be temporary. The National Park Servic...
Indiana Schilz Feb 17, 2026

Pickup truck a total loss after catching on fire in Oconto
OCONTO, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Oconto say a pickup truck is a total loss after catching on fire Monday night. According to a release from the Oconto Fire & Rescue, crews responded at 7:04 p....
Nick Witwer Feb 17, 2026

Wisconsin man who self-recorded incidents of child porn sentenced to 24 years in prison
SPARTA, Wis. (WFRV) - A Wisconsin man found guilty of self-recording the sexual assault of children will now face the next 24 years behind bars after being sentenced on Monday. According to a release ...
Nick Witwer Feb 17, 2026
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