Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

City of Green Bay seeks community ideas for St. John’s Park revamp
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Green Bay's Parks Department is inviting residents, downtown workers, and park lovers to share their ideas for the future of historic St. John's Park. According to a press rel...
Michelle Wenz Jul 15, 2025

Barn fire shuts down part of State Highway 57 in Wisconsin
FREDONIA, Wis. (WFRV) - A large barn fire in southeastern Wisconsin has forced the closure of several roads as emergency crews work to control the blaze. According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Offi...
Indiana Schilz Jul 15, 2025

We Energies urges balloon safety after 14k lose power in 2025
(WFRV) - Metallic balloons, often used for celebrations, are causing thousands of power outages, and We Energies is urging customers to take precautions to prevent them. In a press release, We Energie...
Michelle Wenz Jul 15, 2025

37-year-old woman in Wisconsin dead after being caught between crossfire, police seeking suspects
RACINE, Wis. (WFRV) - A 37-year-old woman in Wisconsin was found dead after midnight on Tuesday after officers were alerted to a report of gunshots. According to the Racine Police Department, officers...
Adam Rosen Jul 15, 2025

Beja Shriners Charity Golf Outing in Wrightstown raises money to help families reach specialized pediatric care
WRIGHTSTOWN, Wis. (WFRV) - A charitable golf outing in Wrightstown on Tuesday raised money for the Beja Hospital Transportation Fund, which seeks to help local families have safe access to Shriners Ch...
Adam Rosen Jul 15, 2025

Application for Class B liquor license in Green Bay open upon release
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A release from the office of Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich announced that a Class B liquor license is being released into the available pool, with applications being accepted s...
Adam Rosen Jul 15, 2025

Greater Green Bay Chamber reveals new brand identity to improve engagement, awareness
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - After more than a year of discussions through a partnership with O'Connor Connective, the Greater Green Bay Chamber has unveiled its new brand identity. Greater Green Bay Cham...
Adam Rosen Jul 15, 2025

Green Bay woman convicted for forcefully keeping mother in poor living conditions, sentenced to one year in prison
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Green Bay woman who was accused of neglecting her mother by forcing her to live in poor conditions was convicted before a scheduled jury trial. Court records show that 40-...
Adam Rosen Jul 15, 2025

Wisconsin State Fair nominated as the country’s Best State Fair
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (WFRV) - Wisconsinites everywhere now have the chance to let everyone else know that the Wisconsin State Fair is the "cream of the crop," as it has been nominated as one of the best S...
Nick Witwer Jul 15, 2025

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources seeking volunteers to teach next generation of hunters
(WFRV) - Many people know that hunting is part of Wisconsin's heritage; it's a widely popular activity, and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to help teach the next gener...
Adam Rosen Jul 15, 2025
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