Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

Northeast Wisconsin experts urge spring lawn equipment tune-ups to avoid costly repairs
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) - Warmer weather is on the horizon, prompting many people to prepare to use the equipment that's been sitting in the garage all winter. RELATED: Kaukauna naturalist urges p...
Ellie Davis Mar 25, 2026

HealthWatch: Wisconsin boys’ unforgettable Brewers Spring Training experience
PHOENIX, Ariz. (WFRV) - Brewers Spring Training is something that Reece Walters and Lucas Connor will never forget. HealthWatch: Life-changing surgery at Aurora BayCare for sleep apnea patient "I've m...
Ellie Davis Mar 25, 2026

Cold Dip, Mild Flip… Spring Conditions Ahead
The latest from Storm Team 5... With the return of spring that always has to mean some showers. Thursday will see light rain but it is widespread and persist throughout a good portion of the day. We a...
Nathan Himpsl Mar 25, 2026

WisDOT: Leo Frigo Bridge is safe for travel amid viral social media post
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - After a viral social media post made its way around Green Bay, many drivers voiced concern to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) that the Leo Frigo Memorial B...
Blake Borths Mar 25, 2026

Doctor with ThedaCare discusses welcoming first class of resident physicians, addresses shortage
(WFRV) - Dr. Paul Bergl joined Stacy Engebretson during Wednesday's Off the Desk to discuss a variety of topics, including what it was like when they welcomed their first class of resident physicians ...
Ben Newhouse Mar 25, 2026

Xceptional Athlete: Reedsville’s Ben Prochnow
REEDSVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) - A championship legacy that began nearly 80 years ago is being relived and extended by a new generation of the same family. Xceptional Athlete: Little Chute freshman Lauren Vo...
Breanna Reinhart Mar 25, 2026

Howard community steps up with donations to snow plow drivers after historic blizzard
HOWARD, Wis. (WFRV) - Now that much of the snow has melted and roads are far more accessible, community members are celebrating the hard work of those who made it possible. The Village of Howard said ...
Adam Rosen Mar 25, 2026

10-year-old boy killed in 2-vehicle crash in Wisconsin, 3 others hospitalized
LAC LA BELLE, Wis. (WFRV) - On Wednesday morning, a 10-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in southeastern Wisconsin. Officers with the Village of Lac La Belle Police ...
Ben Newhouse Mar 25, 2026

TSA Treat Challenge continues in northeast Wisconsin as local eateries deliver pastries
(WFRV) - While Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents have gone without pay due to an ongoing partial shutdown, local bakeries and restaurants are stepping up. Green Bay's Republic Chopho...
Adam Rosen Mar 25, 2026

Ex-cop in Wisconsin who tipped off gang members sentenced to 5 years in prison
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - A former Milwaukee police officer has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after admitting to helping felons, providing information to gang members and engaging in o...
Indiana Schilz Mar 25, 2026
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