Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

Quick response after kayaks overturn on Fox River, no injuries reported
WRIGHTSTOWN, Wis. (WFRV) - Emergency crews responded to the Fox River after two kayakers tipped over and needed help getting back to shore. According to a Facebook post from the Wrightstown Fire Depar...
Michelle Wenz May 27, 2025

Fond du Lac police stress gun safety after accidental discharge
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in Fond du Lac are referring charges on a 42-year-old man to the Fond du Lac District Attorney's Office following an incident on Sunday, where they say there was a ne...
Nick Witwer May 27, 2025

One killed in single-vehicle crash in Marinette County
Wis. (WFRV) - A woman from Peshtigo died Monday morning after a one-car crash in Marinette County. The crash happened around 9:24 a.m. on County Highway X near Phillips Road in the Town of Wagner, as ...
Michelle Wenz May 27, 2025

Brewers’ Jose Quintana to make rehab appearance with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) - One of the Milwaukee Brewers' few offseason signings is making his journey back to the big league starting rotation, a journey that will feature a rehab appearance in Grand ...
Nick Witwer May 27, 2025

City of Green Bay to kick off Pride Month with a flag-raising and resource fair
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials with the City of Green Bay announced on Monday that the city will kick off Pride Month by hosting a community-wide celebration event. According to a release, the eve...
Nick Witwer May 27, 2025

Local organizations take part in ‘Taps Across America’
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - The familiar tune of 'Taps' cut through the Memorial Day air this afternoon throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Appleton's Fleet Farm was one of the locations participating in 'Tap...
Paul Steeno May 27, 2025

Volvo to cut 3,000 jobs as Trump tariffs rattle auto market
(The Hill) - Volvo announced it plans to cut 3,000 positions as President Trump's tariffs continue to rattle the auto market. The Sweden-based car company said in a release Monday that the move is par...
Jared Gans and The Hill May 27, 2025

Rain chances move in to begin the short work week
The latest Northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... High pressure took control of our weather today, and gave us a beautiful end to this long weekend! A few puffy clouds did develop t...
Alexis Staniec May 26, 2025

Local Fleet Farm participates in Taps Across America on Memorial Day
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - On Memorial Day, Fleet Farm stores across the Midwest and northeast Wisconsin joined the national Taps Across America tribute to honor fallen U.S. service members. At exactly 3...
Michelle Wenz May 26, 2025

Rockers prepare for season opener under new field manager
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WFRV) - After winning the Northwoods League title in 2023, the Green Bay Rockers missed out on the playoffs a year later. Kaukauna's Mike Schalow reflects on hall of fame coaching c...
Cameron Ezeir May 26, 2025
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