Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

Sheep take on weed control duties at Appleton International Airport
GREENVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) - It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... a sheep? That's right. Appleton International Airport is enlisting the help of sheep from Wooly Green Grazers to manage vegetation on its c...
Indiana Schilz Jul 08, 2025

Gov. Evers visits Oshkosh to highlight budget investments in UW System, Polk Library renovation
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - Governor Tony Evers continued his statewide tour on Tuesday with a stop in Oshkosh, where he highlighted major investments included in the recently signed 2025-27 Biennial Budge...
Indiana Schilz Jul 08, 2025

Shawano Police Department investigating death of 2-year-old child, being treated as suspicious
SHAWANO, Wis. (WFRV) - A 2-year-old's death on Saturday in Shawano is being investigated and treated as suspicious by local law enforcement. The Shawano Police Department released a statement that it ...
Adam Rosen Jul 08, 2025

Seven people survive after boat goes through dam gate on Mississippi River
GENOA, Wis. (WFRV) - Seven people, including a child, are safe after a harrowing incident on the Mississippi River when their boat went through a dam gate on Monday afternoon. According to the Vernon ...
Indiana Schilz Jul 08, 2025

Spicy breakfast option, returning fan favorite among newest McDonald’s menu items
(NEXSTAR) - A new entree option. A returning fan-favorite. A sweet little treat. A spicy breakfast sandwich. They're all on a McDonald's menu (or will be soon) near you. Since June, McDonald's has unv...
Addy Bink Jul 08, 2025

Green Bay Police searching for suspect who allegedly stole Prevea Health shuttle
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Green Bay Police Department is actively searching for a carjacking suspect who reportedly stole a Prevea Health shuttle on Tuesday morning. According to the release, the v...
Adam Rosen Jul 08, 2025

Retired, or will be soon? How Trump’s megabill could impact you
(NEXSTAR) - Within the almost 900 pages of the "megabill" President Donald Trump signed last week are provisions that will impact parents and guardians, those with student loans, and over 200 people d...
Addy Bink Jul 08, 2025

Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way for a conversion therapy ban to be enacted
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court cleared the way Tuesday for the state to institute a ban on conversion therapy in a ruling that gives the governor more power over how state laws are e...
The Associated Press Jul 08, 2025

OFFICIAL: Bucks bring back guard Gary Trent Jr. on two-year contract worth $7.5 million
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - The Bucks are bringing back a key role player from 2024-25, the team announced on Tuesday morning. According to a release, Gary Trent Jr. is back with the Bucks after a solid ...
Adam Rosen Jul 08, 2025

Universities of Wisconsin President proposes up to 5% increase for in-state tuition for upcoming school year
MADISON, Wis. - The president of the University of Wisconsin announced a proposal on Tuesday that would increase tuition for in-state undergraduates by up to five percent for the upcoming school year....
Adam Rosen Jul 08, 2025
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