Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

One arrested after standoff leads to elementary school lockdown in Wisconsin
GALESVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) - One person was taken into custody Tuesday morning following a standoff that prompted a nearby elementary school to be placed on lockdown. Around 11:30 a.m., the Galesville Po...
Indiana Schilz Jan 28, 2026

Resident, 2 cats saved from duplex fire in Appleton that caused $50,000 in damages
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - The Appleton Fire Department is reminding residents to have working smoke detectors on all floors after a duplex fire on Tuesday afternoon caused an estimated $50,000 in damage...
Ben Newhouse Jan 28, 2026

Wisconsin DMV: How to obtain free ID for voting ahead of Spring Primary
(WFRV) - With the Wisconsin Spring Primary Election fast approaching, the Wisconsin DMV is reminding residents of how to obtain free identification that will be valid for voting. A release from WisDOT...
Ben Newhouse Jan 28, 2026

Trump endorses Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin’s open race for governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin's open race for governor, solidifying the congressman's front-runner status in the Republican primary in the...
SCOTT BAUER Jan 28, 2026

Wisconsin Humane Society hosts fun Poorly Drawn Pets fundraiser
(WFRV) - A fan-favorite fundraiser held by the Wisconsin Humane Society is back by overwhelming demand, and the Local Five morning crew couldn't help but take their own attempt at it. According to a p...
Nick Witwer Jan 28, 2026

‘Happy Little 5K’: Register for Bob Ross-inspired race to benefit Wisconsin tree health
(WFRV) - Wisconsinites are invited to help make all of Wisconsin's trees 'happy' by registering for the Bob Ross-inspired "Happy Little 5K" that will have its proceeds benefiting tree health and prote...
Ben Newhouse Jan 28, 2026

Cold weather pulls away this weekend
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... Cold sunshine in the forecast again Wednesday morning, and we are still stuck in a pattern of arctic temperatures that remain below...
Jordan Lamers Jan 28, 2026

Green Bay woman arrested in Fond du Lac County after evading police twice at speeds of 130mph
(WFRV) - A Green Bay woman is now in custody after evading police twice early Wednesday morning while going 130mph, driving through a farm field, and resisting arrest. According to a release from the ...
Nick Witwer Jan 28, 2026

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in latest layoffs
Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs in the latest round of mass layoffs for the tech industry. Beth Galetti, a senior vice president at the e-commerce company, made the announcement Wednesday in a blo...
The Associated Press Jan 28, 2026

Waupaca police seek help identifying hit-and-run suspect
WAUPACA, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Waupaca are asking for the public's help in identifying the owner and driver of a vehicle involved in a Monday morning hit-and-run. According to a release from th...
Nick Witwer Jan 28, 2026
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