Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

WATCH: 2025 Appleton Flag Day Parade
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - One of the biggest events of the year for northeast Wisconsin is finally here. The Appleton Flag Day Parade kicks off for the 74th time at 2 p.m. Visitors from all over make th...
Adam Rosen Jun 14, 2025

Sheriff in Wisconsin seizes 11.5 pounds of marijuana allegedly brought over from Michigan, Minnesota
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - A County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin is reminding residents that just because marijuana is legal to purchase in one state, it doesn't make it legal to use in Wisconsin....
Adam Rosen Jun 14, 2025

Report: Where does Wisconsin rank among states that spend the most on tips?
(NEXSTAR) - Tipping has become quite a controversial topic in the U.S. over the last few years. Whether you're at a restaurant, a cafe, Starbucks, or even a self-service counter at the airport, Americ...
Nick Jachim Jun 14, 2025

Geomagnetic storming could spark northern lights this weekend in Wisconsin: What to know
(NEXSTAR) - Some in the U.S. could have another chance to see the northern lights this weekend thanks to a coronal hole and accompanying solar winds that may impact Earth. NOAA's Space Weather Predict...
Addy Bink Jun 14, 2025

2 Minnesota state lawmakers shot in their homes early Saturday
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (AP) - Hundreds of law officers fanned out across a Minneapolis suburb Saturday in pursuit of a man who authorities say posed as a police officer and fatally shot a Democratic sta...
The Associated Press Jun 14, 2025

GBPD searching for shooting suspect, victim left with life-threatening injuries
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Green Bay Police Department is actively looking for a suspect allegedly involved in a shooting on the City's west side that left a 43-year-old victim with life-threatening...
Ben Newhouse Jun 14, 2025

Blizzard offense erupts en route to fifth straight win
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Blizzard won their fifth game in a row, beating the Sharks, 75-43, marking the third time this season that Green Bay has scored at least 70 points in a game. Check out the...
Cameron Ezeir Jun 13, 2025

‘Triumph Mile’ captures spirit of Bellin Run weekend
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Perhaps nobody will have more fun this weekend in Bellin Run events than the athletes in the 'Triumph Mile.' For 14 years it's been part of the pre 'Bellin Run' activities on ...
Paul Steeno Jun 13, 2025

Fridays on the Fox returns to downtown Green Bay with live music kick-off at Hagemeister Park
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The first Fridays on the Fox of the summer occurred on June 13, with live music, refreshments and plenty of fun for the community. Hosted at the CityDeck in downtown Green Bay...
Adam Rosen Jun 13, 2025

Pesky showers for the weekend, warmer by Father’s Day
From Storm Team 5... It's now mid June - but you wouldn't know it based on our latest downturn in temperatures and passing rain showers. It's like April came right back to NE WI. Unfortunately for the...
Luke Sampe Jun 13, 2025
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