Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

Air Quality Advisory extended for most of eastern Wisconsin as wildfire smoke from Canada remains
(WFRV) - As smoke and haze continue to linger from wildfires in Canada, the Wisconsin DNR has extended the Air Quality Advisory another day for most of eastern Wisconsin. The advisory extension now la...
Ben Newhouse Jun 05, 2025

Two men from Romania arrested in Wisconsin for ATM skimmer operation
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities say a search warrant carried out in late May led to the arrest of two men from Romania for their involvement in an ATM skimmer operation at multiple Kwik Tri...
Nick Witwer Jun 05, 2025

Deputies identify motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle Waupaca County crash
WAUPACA, Wis. (WFRV) - Deputies with the Waupaca County Sheriff's Office have provided an update on the deadly motorcycle crash from Tuesday, including the identity of the driver. According to a relea...
Ben Newhouse Jun 05, 2025

Critical vote on Thursday to decide the fate of the Green Bay coal piles
A new story concerning the coal piles vote is available here. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The fate of the downtown Green Bay coal piles is in the hands of the Brown County supervisors. As of Tuesday even...
Paul Steeno Jun 05, 2025

Door County Sheriff’s Office: Woman’s body recovered from the Bay of Green Bay
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Door County officials say an investigation is underway after a woman's body was recovered Wednesday evening from the Bay of Green Bay. According to a release from the Door C...
Nick Witwer Jun 05, 2025

Swing into summer by supporting the Miracle League of the Fox Valley
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Opening day for the Miracle League of the Fox Valley is nearly here, and those looking to volunteer can spend summer nights supporting many critical pillars in the community. T...
Ben Newhouse Jun 05, 2025

ThedaCare provides tips on how to protect yourself from ticks this summer
(WFRV) - As Wisconsin inches closer to summer, people are beginning to spend more time outside, but as lovely as the outdoors can be, there is always some hidden dangers, especially ticks. Ticks can c...
Ben Newhouse Jun 05, 2025

Celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System during June’s Free Fun Weekend
(WFRV) - Looking for some good old-fashioned outdoor Wisconsin fun? Look no further than Free Fun Weekend starting Saturday, June 7. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is inviting Wis...
Ben Newhouse Jun 05, 2025

Community Update: Green Bay Police Chief talks summertime safety
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Green Bay Police Chief Chris Davis stopped by the Local Five studio Thursday morning to discuss safety for kids and families during the summer season and how the police depart...
Nick Witwer Jun 05, 2025

Staff at a Wisconsin high school under investigation for alleged inappropriate relationships
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) - Police are currently investigating staff at a Wisconsin high school following reports of alleged criminal activity involving inappropriate relationships, Authorities say. Ac...
Nick Witwer Jun 05, 2025
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