Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

WATCH: Mass of Christian Burial for former Green Bay Catholic Bishop Robert J. Banks
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Local 5 livestreamed the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral for former Bishop Robert J. Banks. Bishop Robert J. Banks died at the age of 97 on Sunday, Ja...
Ben Newhouse Feb 06, 2026

Marinette police search for 24-year-old woman reported involuntarily missing
MARINETTE, Wis. (WFRV) - The Marinette Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 24-year-old woman who is considered involuntarily missing. Police are searching for Gabriella A. Car...
Indiana Schilz Feb 06, 2026

Neenah sees increase in holiday light recycling after season ends
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) - The City of Neenah is sharing statistics highlighting an increase in holiday string light recycling following the recent holiday season. City officials say residents recycled 927...
Indiana Schilz Feb 06, 2026

‘Largest discovery of child labor in modern Wisconsin history’: DWD uncovers 1,600+ violations at Burger King franchises
(WFRV) - Recently, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) reportedly uncovered more than 1,656 violations of the state's child labor and wage payment laws from an LLC that operates 10...
Ben Newhouse Feb 06, 2026

Man fires handgun 12+ times towards semi-truck driver at Wisconsin gas station, no injuries
GREENFIELD, Wis. (WFRV) - A man was taken into custody after he allegedly shot a handgun over 12 times towards a semi-truck driver while at a southeastern Wisconsin gas station. Officers with the Gree...
Ben Newhouse Feb 06, 2026

‘Uncooperative’ Wisconsin man flees traffic stop, arrested for OWI & drug charges
PORTAGE, Wis. (WFRV) - A 43-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested for OWI and drug charges after he became 'uncooperative' during a traffic stop and sped away, prompting a pursuit. The incident began ar...
Ben Newhouse Feb 06, 2026

North winds drive colder air into northeast Wisconsin
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... Based on ground reports, 1 to as much as 3" of fluffy snow came down in the heart of the area last night and early Friday. Road con...
Jordan Lamers Feb 06, 2026

Cause of Sheboygan County house fire under investigation, 5 residents safely evacuate
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WFRV) - The cause of a Sheboygan County house fire is under investigation after crews were called to the home in the middle of the night. According to a release from the Sheboygan Cou...
Ben Newhouse Feb 06, 2026

Dish: ‘Laughing Ladies’ keep decades-long tradition alive at Kroll’s West restaurant
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - From charcoal grills to championship seasons, Kroll's West has been a gathering place for generations of Green Bay families, serving up more than burgers alongside Lambeau Fie...
Breanna Reinhart Feb 05, 2026

Olympic spotlight shines on northeast Wisconsin’s curling legacy
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Curling may only grab national attention every four years during the Winter Olympics, but in Wisconsin, players say the sport has been part of winter life for generations. Wisc...
Daniel Schuster Feb 05, 2026
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