Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

Brown County agencies to conduct speed enforcement task force Tuesday
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Law enforcement agencies across Brown County are preparing for another multi-agency traffic enforcement effort focused on speeding violations. Authorities announced a speed...
Indiana Schilz Feb 16, 2026

Recall of peanut butter products distributed in WI categorized as ‘Class II’ by the FDA
(NEXSTAR) - A recall concerning single-serve containers of peanut butter distributed to 40 states, including Wisconsin has been categorized as a "Class II" recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administrat...
Michael Bartiromo Feb 16, 2026

Wisconsin woman charged in crash that killed teen pedestrian on his way to school
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - A 51-year-old Wisconsin woman has been charged in connection with a February crash that killed a 17-year-old student as he crossed the street. Kathleen M. Borgwardt, of Madison,...
Indiana Schilz Feb 16, 2026

“The time has come:” Green Lake County Sheriff to retire
(WFRV) - Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll issued a statement to the public Monday morning that began with the four simple words of, "The time has come." 'Barber Royal Rumble' in De Pere displays ...
Nick Witwer Feb 16, 2026

Bomb threat at Appleton East High School deemed not credible
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in Appleton say they received a tip Monday morning regarding a possible bomb threat at the Appleton East High School. According to a release from the Appleton Police Dep...
Nick Witwer Feb 16, 2026

Actor Robert Duvall dies at 95, wife announces
(KTLA) - Legendary actor and director Robert Duvall has passed away. He was 95 years old. Duvall died "peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort" on Sunday, according to a statement from his ...
Christine Samra Feb 16, 2026

Wisconsin driver facing possible life-threatening injuries following crash
ASHIPPUN, Wis. (WFRV) - A 41-year-old Wisconsin man is now said to be facing possible life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning. According to a release from the Dodge C...
Nick Witwer Feb 16, 2026

Three police officers hurt while arresting “suspicious person” in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin say three police officers are being treated at the hospital after they were hurt while taking a "suspicious person" into custody Sunday evening. Accordi...
Nick Witwer Feb 16, 2026

City in Wisconsin sees 19% increase in stolen vehicle cases
(WFRV) - Police in Wisconsin are warning the public about spikes in the amount of reported stolen vehicle cases, as one city in the Badger State is up 19% from a year ago. According to a release from ...
Nick Witwer Feb 16, 2026

Savannah Guthrie shares message for mom’s kidnapper as search enters 3rd week: ‘Do the right thing’
(NEXSTAR) - Savannah Guthrie shared a message to "whoever has" her mother Nancy Guthrie, urging the 84-year-old's abductor to return her to family in an Instagram video on Sunday night. "It's been two...
Michael Bartiromo Feb 16, 2026
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