Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College STEM fair sparks curiosity in middle schoolers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Thousands of middle school students are getting a hands-on introduction to science, technology and healthcare careers this week at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Wisco...
Daniel Schuster Jan 28, 2026

Still cold tomorrow but a warm up is on the way!
The Latest from Storm Team 5... Tonight will be clear and cold, but at least the wind will ease back to between 5-10mph. Lows tonight will fall into the single digits below zero, but even that light w...
Ryan Kudish Jan 28, 2026

Republican Josh Schoemann ends Wisconsin governor bid following Trump endorsement of Tiffany
(WFRV) - Republican candidate Josh Schoemann has announced he is ending his campaign for Wisconsin governor following President Donald Trump's endorsement of U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany. Schoemann, the Wash...
Indiana Schilz Jan 28, 2026

Wood burner explosion in Fond du Lac County leads to fire, displaced family
WAUPUN, Wis. (WFRV) - A loud explosion in Fond du Lac County originating from a wood burner on Wednesday has left a family displaced, as it was the sole source of heating. Manitowoc woman gets 18 mont...
Adam Rosen Jan 28, 2026

Manitowoc woman gets 18 months in prison for over $10 million in money laundering
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) - A 64-year-old Manitowoc woman was sentenced to 18 months in prison for several million dollars in money laundering, after pleading guilty in September. Republican Josh Schoema...
Adam Rosen Jan 28, 2026

Firefighters help cows on Wisconsin farm during ‘unusual rescue’
PINE RIVER, Wis. (WFRV) - On Wednesday morning, firefighters were called to an 'unusual rescue' at a farm in central Wisconsin after frozen water lines caused cows to go several days without fresh wat...
Ben Newhouse Jan 28, 2026

State Road in Wisconsin closed after ‘serious’ crash involving propane truck, fire
DEWEY, Wis. (WFRV) - A State Road and County Road in northwestern Wisconsin will be closed for multiple hours following a 'serious' crash between a propane truck and a pickup truck. According to the B...
Ben Newhouse Jan 28, 2026

UPDATE: Jury trial dates set for Green Bay man facing lewd action charges at water park
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2026, 10:55 A.M. The 38-year-old Green Bay man accused of engaging in sexual behavior in front of children at a waterpark appeared in court Monday. Court records show Robert Latim...
Devin Willems Jan 28, 2026

Grand Chute Fire Department raising awareness for heart health in February
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) - American Heart Month is in February, and a northeast Wisconsin fire department is joining the campaign to raise awareness on the impact of heart health. The Grand Chute Fire...
Adam Rosen Jan 28, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks reportedly listening to ‘aggressive’ Giannis trade offers
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - It feels almost like a yearly discussion at this point, whether or not it becomes reality is unknown, but ESPN's top NBA insider says the Bucks are officially listening to tra...
Adam Rosen Jan 28, 2026
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