Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

Police: 54-year-old Wisconsin man shot in neck, suspect arrested
RACINE, Wis. (WFRV) - One person was arrested Wednesday night in southern Wisconsin after they shot a 54-year-old man in the neck, authorities say. According to a release from the Racine Police Depart...
Nick Witwer Jun 19, 2025

190+ grams of marijuana, nearly $1,500 cash found during traffic stop in Wisconsin
SAUKVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) - One person in Wisconsin was recently arrested following a traffic stop after deputies reportedly found more than 190 grams of marijuana and nearly $1,500 in cash. According to...
Nick Witwer Jun 19, 2025

Popular Wisconsin candy spot for sale, The Chocolate Shop announces search for new owners
WAUSAU, Wis. (WFRV) - A popular neighborhood candy spot in central Wisconsin is officially for sale as The Chocolate Shop in Wausau has announced a search for new owners. The Chocolate Shop in Wausau ...
Ben Newhouse Jun 19, 2025

Northeast Wisconsin weather: Getting warmer Thursday with spotty storms
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... Cloudy and a little damp from yesterday's rain for the early morning Thursday, but the good news is the sun will show again, and it...
Jordan Lamers Jun 19, 2025

WisDOT shares the importance of burn management
(WFRV) - According to experts with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, prescribed burns and burn management play an essential role in the well-being of native plants in the state. In a release...
Nick Witwer Jun 19, 2025

WATCH: SpaceX rocket explodes during test, no injuries reported
STARBASE, Texas (KVEO) -A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky. The company said the Starship "experienced a major anomaly" at ab...
WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton Jun 19, 2025

WATCH: SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes, but no injuries reported
A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky. The company said the Starship "experienced a major anomaly" at about 11 p.m. while on the...
The Associated Press Jun 19, 2025

Local police/fire department reimbursed for NFL draft costs
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - On Wednesday, state officials announced a nearly $2 million grant that will reimburse several municipalities for security and public safety expenses incurred during the NFL dr...
Paul Steeno Jun 18, 2025

Brewers-Cubs game at Wrigley rained out and will be made up as part of a split DH on Aug. 18
CHICAGO (AP) - The scheduled game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field was postponed because of rain. The game will be made up as part of a split doublehe...
The Associated Press Jun 18, 2025

Nigerian citizen sentenced to prison for laundering proceeds of romance scam in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - A Nigerian citizen in the United States on a student visa has been sentenced to prison for laundering money connected to an extensive romance fraud scheme targeting vulnerable...
Indiana Schilz Jun 18, 2025
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