Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

Catcher Gary Sánchez agrees to a $1.75 million, one-year deal with the Brewers, AP source says
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - Veteran catcher Gary Snchez has agreed to terms on a $1.75 million, one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press ...
The Associated Press Feb 11, 2026

‘Dawson’s Creek’ actor James Van Der Beek dead at 48
(NEXSTAR) - James Van Der Beek, who rose to teen idol status on the show "Dawson's Creek," has died, his family announced on Wednesday. The actor had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. He was 48 y...
Alix Martichoux Feb 11, 2026

Wisconsin Humane Society reduces dog adoption fees
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Wisconsin Humane Society has reduced dog adoption fees as shelters across the state experience a rising dog population. Officials announced that adoption fees for "Benchwa...
Indiana Schilz Feb 11, 2026

81-year-old woman found dead in Fond du Lac County fire
FRIENDSHIP, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Fond du Lac County say an 81-year-old woman was found dead Wednesday morning following a house fire. According to a release from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff...
Nick Witwer Feb 11, 2026

Wisconsin’s Jordan Stolz captures Olympic gold in 1,000 meters
MILAN, Italy (WFRV) - Jordan Stolz delivered on the biggest stage Wednesday, winning the men's 1,000 meters to claim his first Olympic gold medal at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Stolz, a 21-year-ol...
Indiana Schilz Feb 11, 2026

Protein processing plant in Wisconsin permanently closing, 220+ positions eliminated
(WFRV) - A plant in southern Wisconsin announced that it is permanently closing in the near future, and over 200 positions are expected to be eliminated. Vehicle crashes into Waushara County business,...
Devin Willems Feb 11, 2026

Green Bay landlord charged in alleged sexual extortion scheme
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A 61-year-old Green Bay landlord has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged sexual extortion investigation. Authorities say Michael Zolper is accused of solic...
Indiana Schilz Feb 11, 2026

63 stops, 3 arrests, made in recent Brown County Seat Belt Task Force deployment
(WFRV) - The Green Bay Police Department says the numbers are in from last week's deployment of the Seat Belt Task Force in Brown County. According to a release, the Seat Belt Task Force was deployed ...
Nick Witwer Feb 11, 2026

Experience a day on patrol with the Wausau Police Department
WAUSAU, Wis. (WFRV) - The Wausau Police Department is offering the community a chance to experience what a day on patrol is like with a new Ride-Along Program. According to a release, the Wausau Polic...
Nick Witwer Feb 11, 2026

UPDATE: Brown County Sheriff’s Office says missing 15-year-old Bellevue boy found safe
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 9:48 BELLEVUE, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials with the Brown County Sheriff's Office say Mason was found safe. No other information is available at this time. Original: Brown C...
Nick Witwer Feb 11, 2026
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