Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

Man stabbed at Stevens Point social gathering, suspect in custody
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin say one person is in custody following an early Sunday morning stabbing. According to a release from the Stevens Point Police Department, officers...
Nick Witwer Mar 15, 2026

Wisconsin Badgers enter the 2026 NCAA Tournament as a 5-seed
(WFRV) - Following a hard-fought loss in the Big Ten semifinals, the Wisconsin Badgers are heading back to the NCAA tournament for the 29th time in program history. During the 2025 to 2026 season, the...
Nick Witwer Mar 15, 2026

Study: City in Wisconsin named one of the best in the country for raising a family in 2026
(NEXSTAR) - Among the many concerns parents juggle is the environment in which their children will grow up. A new study from Hire A Helper breaks down the best - and worst - cities in the U.S. for rai...
Jeremy Tanner Mar 15, 2026

Sights and sounds of historic Wisconsin snowstorm
(WFRV) - A historic snowstorm has made its way throughout northeast Wisconsin, with many in the area observing strong winds, significant snowfall, and even thundersnow. Local Five has received an over...
Nick Witwer Mar 15, 2026

Green Bay Metro Fire Department: Clear vents to prevent carbon monoxide buildup
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - As the ongoing snowstorm continues, officials in Green Bay say to remember to clear any vents of ice and snow to avoid carbon monoxide buildup. According to the Green Bay Metr...
Nick Witwer Mar 15, 2026

Marinette County opens warming centers for heat/power outage victims
(WFRV) - Authorities in Marinette County say they are opening up warming centers throughout the county to those who have lost heat and/or power due to the ongoing snowstorm. According to the Marinette...
Nick Witwer Mar 15, 2026

Snowstorm already causing northeast Wisconsin school closures for Monday
(WFRV) - As the snow continues to fall, several school districts throughout northeast Wisconsin are already reporting cancellations for Monday. As of 11:00 a.m., Green Bay has already recorded a total...
Nick Witwer Mar 15, 2026

WisDOT: TRAVEL NOT ADVISED
(WFRV) - Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation are warning residents throughout the state that travel at this time is not advised. Why emergency weather alerts continuously show up...
Nick Witwer Mar 15, 2026

Juvenile shot during disturbance in Oshkosh, 21-year-old man arrested
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Oshkosh say a 21-year-old man is now in custody after a juvenile was shot and taken to the hospital following a disturbance Friday evening. According to a release...
Nick Witwer Mar 15, 2026

Missing 58-year-old Wisconsin woman found safe
(WFRV) - Authorities say the missing 58-year-old Wisconsin woman who was last seen in Minnesota has now been found safe. 58-year-old Kimberly Schmidt had left her City of Delavan residence just over a...
Nick Witwer Mar 15, 2026
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