Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

De Pere selects new Fire Chief to replace retiring Matzke, set to start June 9
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - With the April retirement of Chief Al Matzke, who stepped down from his role after 40 years of service, the De Pere Police and Fire Commission has officially selected the next F...
Adam Rosen Jun 02, 2025

Manitowoc Police searching for sport bike operator who fled officers, led high-speed chase
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) - The Manitowoc Police Department is seeking public assistance in finding the operator of a sport bike that fled officers, leading them on a pursuit that was terminated. The Man...
Adam Rosen Jun 02, 2025

Governor Tony Evers celebrates June Dairy Month with visits to local businesses
CHILTON, Wis. (WFRV) - As June Dairy Month begins, Governor Tony Evers honored the heart of Wisconsin's agricultural legacy with visits to Turtle Lake and Chilton on Monday. This celebration underscor...
Samantha Petters Jun 02, 2025

Ho-Chunk Nation launches ‘Dugout Canoe’ Journey with four day travel across Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Ho-Chunk Nation's annual Dugout Canoe Jersey launched off on Monday from the Fox River Metro Boat Launch, beginning a four-day journey that will wrap up in Milwaukee. The ...
Adam Rosen Jun 02, 2025

Fire Department Lieutenant in Wisconsin uses chainsaw to create artful park bench
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (WFRV) - Firefighters know how to use many tools, it's part of the job; however, a Lieutenant in Wisconsin takes his skills to another level when he's not fighting fires. Lieutenant Pa...
Adam Rosen Jun 02, 2025

Wisconsin Humane Society raises $80,000 during Green Bay Pet Walk
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Pet Walk returned to Green Bay on Sunday, and early totals indicate that it was a massive success. According to Corey Viars, the media specialist for the Wisconsin Humane ...
Adam Rosen Jun 02, 2025

Elementary student in Oshkosh hit by a vehicle, police say no ‘major’ injuries
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - A student at Emmeline Cook Elementary School was taken to a hospital after reportedly being hit by a car on Monday morning. According to the Emmeline Cook Elementary School, a s...
Devin Willems Jun 02, 2025

Oconto Police seeking public help to identify and locate suspects involved in burglary
OCONTO, Wis. (WFRV) - The Oconto Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify suspects involved in a June 1 burglary that occurred in the early morning hours. According to a release, ...
Adam Rosen Jun 02, 2025

Warm and humid tomorrow with rain and thunder for the afternoon
The Latest from Storm Team 5... An AIR QUALITY ALERT has been issued for Langlade county and off into the U.P. through midnight tonight as wildfire smoke that has primarily been in the upper levels to...
Ryan Kudish Jun 02, 2025

Appleton’s Lamers Dairy brings back ‘Cones for a Cause’ to raise money during June Dairy Month
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Lamers Dairy is kicking off June Dairy Month by bringing back a favorite and charitable program to raise money for St. Joseph's Food Program. The 2025 Cones for a Cause campaig...
Adam Rosen Jun 02, 2025
OshKosh B'Gosh, West Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton, WI, USA
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