Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

Coast Guard to open the southern bay of Green Bay to commercial traffic
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities with the United States Coast Guard say they are set to reopen the waters in the southern bay of Green Bay to commercial traffic. According to a release, the Captai...
Nick Witwer Mar 13, 2026

Blast rocks Tehran near rally after Israel threat
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A large explosion rocked a central square in Iran's capital where thousands were gathered Friday for an annual state-organized rally to support the Palestinians and ...
The Associated Press Mar 13, 2026

“That experience changes you,” John Wierer reflects on time in the Army
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - John Wierer joined the Army at the age of 17, as a way to help pay for school, and mature before going to college. A passion for music and drawing would soon turn into a passi...
Blake Borths Mar 13, 2026

WisDOT shares update on I-41 bridge demolitions
(WFRV) - Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation provided a progress update on Thursday regarding the demolition of bridges going across I-41 in the Fox Valley. New officer-crafted b...
Nick Witwer Mar 13, 2026

Cities across northeast Wisconsin declare snow emergency
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - The City of De Pere is declaring a Snow Emergency as forecasts from the National Weather Service are calling for 12 or more inches of snow over the weekend. According to a relea...
Nick Witwer Mar 13, 2026

New officer-crafted badges honor America’s 250th birthday in Stevens Point
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in Stevens Point will now be wearing new badges in honor of the United States 250th birthday. 10 Fox Valley teachers honored for excellence in education According t...
Nick Witwer Mar 13, 2026

A windy storm Friday; updates on the weekend snowstorm
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... Snow and rain showers will combine with very gusty winds Friday as a tightly packed low cruises through the area. Roads could be sl...
Jordan Lamers Mar 13, 2026

Appleton traffic stop turns into notable safety intervention, OWI arrest
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Appleton say a recent traffic stop quickly turned into a notable safety intervention ending in an Operating While Intoxicated arrest. According to a release from...
Nick Witwer Mar 13, 2026

10 Fox Valley teachers honored for excellence in education
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) - Ten teachers from around the Fox Valley gathered in Neenah Thursday night to be given recognition by the community. De Pere students collect over 3,600 food items for local pantr...
Nick Witwer Mar 13, 2026

Neenah voters learn more about mayoral candidates at forum
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) - Neenah mayoral candidates had a chance to speak directly to voters at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters Thursday night at City Hall. Neenah voters will elect a new may...
Paul Steeno Mar 13, 2026
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