Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

Ford recall: 119,000 vehicles face block heater fire risk
(TestMiles) - A Ford recall tied to engine block heaters matters now because winter habits-plugging in overnight-can quietly create the exact conditions that raise fire risk. I'll be honest: most reca...
Nik Miles Jan 27, 2026

Manitowoc County residents push back amid rumors of AI data center interest
MANITOWOC COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Manitowoc County residents are pushing back against a potential plan that would bring an AI data center to their community. Several hundred people gathered at the Grey ...
Paul Steeno Jan 26, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS: Little Chute takes down Luxemburg-Casco for 8th win in a row
LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) - Against Luxemburg-Casco on Monday night, the Little Chute girls' basketball team led nearly wire-to-wire, rolling to its eighth straight win. The Mustangs built a 13-point ...
Carson Fowler and Kyle Malzhan Jan 26, 2026

Update: 80-year-old man found safe, set to return home
MONDAY, 1/26/26 9:00 p.m. (WFRV) - Not long after reporting a man from central Wisconsin, authorities in Marathon County announced that a missing 80-year-old man was found safe. The Marathon County Sh...
Devin Willems Jan 26, 2026

Light snow returns in northeast Wisconsin
The latest from Storm Team 5... Monday begins the work week with little change, skies stay sunny throughout most of the day with temperatures holding in the single digits. Clouds will increase in the ...
Nathan Himpsl Jan 26, 2026

Discover Green Bay unveils exhibit ahead of 50th Girls State Basketball Tournament
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Jerseys. Ticket Stubs. Game Programs. A wide collection of Gold Balls is on display, honoring the rich history of high school girls' basketball in Wisconsin. It's a celebratio...
Blake Borths Jan 26, 2026

‘The Eagle has landed’: Yuengling Beer now available in Wisconsin for first time ever
(WFRV) - America's oldest brewery has finally made its way to Wisconsin. Yuengling Beer posted on its Facebook page announcing that the 'Eagle' has landed in Wisconsin. The post said Yuengling, which ...
Devin Willems Jan 26, 2026

Brown County Central Library brings back ‘visitor liaison’ position
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV)- Public libraries are designed to be open, shared spaces, but library leaders say that only works when everyone follows the same rules. The Brown County Central Library is...
Ellie Davis Jan 26, 2026

Tubing on Ariens Hill closed until further notice
(WFRV) - Those looking to enjoy tubing near Lambeau Field on Ariens Hill will have to wait as it is closed until further notice. Titletown posted on its Facebook page that due to the need for snowmaki...
Devin Willems Jan 26, 2026

Home explodes in rural Wisconsin with two people inside, investigation ongoing
GOTHAM, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in southwestern Wisconsin say two people were injured following a home explosion. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Office, on January 24, around 8:30 p.m., ...
Devin Willems Jan 26, 2026
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