Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

Former Wisconsin corrections officer pleads guilty to bribery, smuggling contraband
(WFRV) - A former corrections officer at the Waupun Correctional Institution has pleaded guilty to bribery and smuggling contraband, authorities say. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Of...
Nick Witwer Jan 21, 2026

UPDATE: Crash on I-41 North near De Pere cleared, traffic remains backed up
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 7:50 DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - The Wednesday morning crash on I-41 near De Pere is clear, but traffic still appears to be experiencing delays. WisDOT officials say the crash...
Nick Witwer Jan 21, 2026

Southeast Wisconsin brewery planning large Appleton expansion
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - A southeast Wisconsin-based brewing company is planning to open a second, significantly larger location in the Fox Valley this spring. Ope! Brewing Co., a dog-friendly brewery ...
Indiana Schilz Jan 19, 2026

Wisconsin well-represented by Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics & Paralympics
WISCONSIN (WFRV) - The 2026 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina and 2026 Winter Paralympics are here, and it's time to meet the many Wisconsinites who are set to represent the United States in Italy. ...
Adam Rosen Jan 15, 2026

UPDATE: Green Bay mother accused of child abuse in house that ‘reeked of urine’ appears in court
*The original story is here* Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 3:08 p.m. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The 35-year-old Green Bay mother accused of child abuse for allegations that she had hit her kids in her hom...
Adam Rosen Jan 09, 2026

UPDATE: Outagamie County man charged in child neglect case pleads not guilty
January 30, 2026 - 2:45 p.m. ONEIDA, Wis. (WFRV) - One of the four adults charged with five counts of child neglect stemming from allegations of leaving a teenager near death pleaded not guilty in his...
Adam Rosen Jan 08, 2026

UPDATE: Neenah teacher on leave pleads not guilty to drug charges
January 27, 2026 - 2:36 p.m. NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) - A teacher at a Neenah middle school who was placed on leave for alleged drug possession charges had his signature bond issued on Tuesday. Court recor...
Devin Willems and Adam Rosen Jan 05, 2026

UPDATE: Green Bay man arrested for 5th OWI has request for lower bond denied
TUESDAY, MARCH 3 - 3:35 p.m. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A 49-year-old Green Bay man accused of crashing into a state trooper while intoxicated, leading to a 5th OWI arrest, was in court on Monday. Court...
Nick Witwer and Adam Rosen Jan 01, 2026

UPDATE: Green Bay man accused of stabbing sponsor back in court, two hearings scheduled
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026, 3:12 p.m. (WFRV) - A Green Bay man accused of fatally stabbing a man and a dog in January was in court on February 20 for a status conference. Court records show that 35-ye...
Devin Willems and Adam Rosen Dec 23, 2025

UPDATE: Green Bay accused of stalking teen set for additional competency hearing
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026, 2:59 P.M. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A 54-year-old Green Bay man accused of stalking a 17-year-old girl by allegedly leaving behind notes on her car was in court while in custody...
Devin Willems Dec 23, 2025
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