Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

Collared cougar found dead on railroad tracks in Wisconsin, traveled from Nebraska
(WFRV) - A male cougar was found dead in central Wisconsin after traveling from Nebraska. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), on February 9 a dead cougar was reported to ...
Devin Willems Feb 13, 2026

Hometown Heroes: Healing retreat for veterans highlights sturgeon spearing
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) - Veterans from across the country gathered on Lake Winnebago this weekend as part of a retreat focused on connection, community and time outdoors ahead of the sturgeon speari...
Daniel Schuster Feb 13, 2026

Teenager and juvenile arrested in Grand Chute with stolen vehicle after quick search
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) - A teenager and juvenile in Grand Chute were arrested around noon on Friday after officers learned of a stolen vehicle in the area. According to the Grand Chute Police Depart...
Adam Rosen Feb 13, 2026

Wisconsin woman convicted of 50+ animal mistreatment misdemeanors, one felony
(WFRV) - The 37-year-old Wisconsin woman who was on trial for 50+ animal mistreatment/improper sheltering charges heard her verdict while in court on Thursday. Court records show that Margarita Arriet...
Adam Rosen Feb 13, 2026

Former CNN host Don Lemon pleads not guilty to charges in Minnesota church protest
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges Friday, following a protest at a Minnesota church where an Immigration...
The Associated Press Feb 13, 2026

23-year-old in Wautoma charged with 8 counts of child porn, $5,000 bond
WAUTOMA, Wis. (WFRV) - A 23-year-old Wautoma man was arrested on Thursday and charged on Friday with eight counts of possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), commonly referred to as child pornog...
Adam Rosen Feb 13, 2026

Victim identified in fatal Door County farming accident
FORESTVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) - The victim of a fatal farming accident on Thursday afternoon in Door County has been identified, along with some additional details. According to a release, the victim was i...
Adam Rosen Feb 13, 2026

Appleton PD, U.S. Marshal’s Service make child porn arrest during joint operation
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - An Appleton resident who was wanted in Florida on a felony warrant for 100 counts related to the distribution of child pornography was arrested after a joint operation with the...
Ben Newhouse Feb 13, 2026

Complaint: Former board treasurer of Appleton’s Hearthstone Historic House embezzled $66K+ in Menards, Amazon & cruise purchases
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Steven Jahnke, a former board member with the Hearthstone Historic House in Appleton, has officially been charged with a felony after he allegedly misappropriated a "substantia...
Ben Newhouse Feb 13, 2026

Green Bay Boat Show returns to the Resch Expo
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Green Bay Boat Show, presented by Ken's Sports, returns to the Resch Expo this weekend, bringing together dealers and exhibitors from all over the state. The boat show wil...
Nick Witwer Feb 13, 2026
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