Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities say a felon is now in custody after being arrested Wednesday morning on several charges after a SWAT team recovered drugs and multiple firearms. Group of 30-40 juven...

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026 - 11:17 a.m. KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities say that the crash that blocked lanes on I-41 northbound near Kaukauna has been cleared. According to WisDOT, the crash was clea...

MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in Wisconsin were called in to handle a group of 30-40 juveniles who caused several disturbances Wednesday night, starting by refusing to leave a local mall. According to...

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - A driver in Appleton is now in custody after a K-9 was able to sniff out drugs during a recent traffic stop, Authorities say. According to a release from the Appleton Police De...

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials in Appleton say a man was recently arrested after falling asleep during the early morning hours while actively in line at an area drive-thru. According to a release f...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - While the Brewers scored a big win Thursday afternoon, about a week ago, two felons struck out and were arrested after a pursuit ended near American Family Field. According to...

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - John Matz has announced he will not seek re-election for a fifth term. In a statement sent to Local 5 News, Matz said that after careful consideration and deep apprecia...

(WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin are asking for the public's help after nearly 40 tires were illegally dumped along a rural roadway. According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, the tires were dis...

The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... A double doozy of chilly temperatures and a chance of snow showers incoming on this Friday, giving us a little taste of winter agai...

CALEDONIA, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin say an Illinois woman was arrested early Tuesday morning after a traffic stop found drugs and a firearm inside the vehicle, as well as a child sleepin...