Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

Texas man sentenced to 9 years in prison for several cocaine deals across Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - A 43-year-old Texas man was sentenced on January 16 to nine years in prison for cocaine possession and conspiracy to distribute in Wisconsin. 24-year-old Menasha student teacher...
Adam Rosen Jan 21, 2026

Hello Happiness Creativity Center in Sheboygan saves craft materials from landfill
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WFRV) - Used color pencils, scraps of paper and an old dinosaur toy are things often found in a landfill. Wisconsin Police Officer credited after helping save passenger on flight to B...
Ellie Davis Jan 21, 2026

Exploding trees in Wisconsin? DNR provides clarification on possible frigid phenomenon
(WFRV) - Amidst plenty of viral posts regarding 'exploding' trees due to cold temperatures, officials with the DNR provided some clarification. WFRV talked with a Forest Health Specialist with the Wis...
Devin Willems Jan 21, 2026

Quiet & colder tomorrow, danergous cold arrives overnight Thursday
The Latest from Storm Team 5... Besides a passing snow shower or flurry this evening, skies will clear to partly cloudy skies tonight. Winds will be under 10 mph to start, but will ramp up to 10-20mph...
Ryan Kudish Jan 21, 2026

Water main break a sign of what’s to come during northeast Wisconsin cold snap
BONDUEL, Wis. (WFRV) - Cold temperatures are making their way to northeast Wisconsin, and that means the increase in chances that water main breaks could occur. In Bonduel, on Wednesday morning, it co...
Blake Borths Jan 21, 2026

Kewaunee County Sheriff Matt Joski pens heartfelt retirement letter to community
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - A local leader in law enforcement announced via a Facebook post on Wednesday that he will officially end his career at the end of his current term. Wisconsin Police Offi...
Adam Rosen Jan 21, 2026

Special Olympics Wisconsin cancels Fox Valley Polar Plunge due to frigid temps
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) - With dangerously frigid temps ahead, Special Olympics Wisconsin has decided to cancel all plunging for both 2026 Fox Valley Polar Plunge days. Special Olympics officials made th...
Ben Newhouse Jan 21, 2026

24-year-old Menasha student teacher gets deferred 1.5-year jail sentence for sexual misconduct
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) - A 24-year-old Menasha student teacher was convicted of fourth-degree sexual assault on a no-contest plea, with probation ordered and a deferred sentence. Amazon delivery service...
Adam Rosen Jan 21, 2026

Ahead of dangerously cold weather, popular Green Bay pizza place will close for one day
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - With an expected high in the negatives on Friday, a popular pizza place in Green Bay announced that it will not be open due to the dangerous cold weather. Jake's Pizza announc...
Ben Newhouse Jan 21, 2026

Manitowoc Police seeking dog owner involved in biting incident of a minor
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in Manitowoc are asking the public to help identify a dog and its owner after a reported biting incident on January 20. According to the release, the incident would hav...
Adam Rosen Jan 21, 2026
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