Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

Thursday Rain Strengthens on Friday Ahead of the Weekend
The latest From Storm Team 5... Dense fog will overspread the area tonight. A DENSE FOG ADVISORY is in effect for most through 9am Friday morning. Friday will see multiple rounds of rain and possible ...
Nathan Himpsl Mar 05, 2026

Dutch cheesemaker wins 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - The World Champion Cheese has finally been revealed after a long competition with over 3,300 entries. The winner of the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest was crowned in Mad...
Adam Rosen Mar 05, 2026

Oshkosh man accused of killing boyfriend enters not guilty plea, next hearing set
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - The 32-year-old Oshkosh man who is accused of shooting and killing his boyfriend has entered a not guilty plea. On Thursday, March 5, Willie C. Rollins appeared via video for an...
Ben Newhouse Mar 05, 2026

NWTC hosts mental health in skilled trades event, partner with industry leaders
*Author's note-this story contains details about mental health. If you or anybody you know needs help, please call, text or message 988 online to get immediate help from the National Suicide & Cri...
Ben Newhouse Mar 05, 2026

Wisconsin medical company to pay nearly $7 million to resolve false healthcare claim allegations
WAUKESHA, Wis. (WFRV) - A Wisconsin-based medical equipment company agreed to pay nearly $7 million in a resolution over allegations that it submitted false claims to multiple federal healthcare progr...
Adam Rosen Mar 05, 2026

Gardeners Club of Green Bay receives $1,000 grant to support Duck Creek Quarry project
HOWARD, Wis. (WFRV) - The Village of Howard announced Thursday that the Gardeners Club of Green Bay received a $1,000 grant on behalf of The Canary Fund, supporting an ongoing beautification project. ...
Adam Rosen Mar 05, 2026

Wisconsin man killed in Texas after reportedly fleeing Border Patrol checkpoint
TEXAS (WFRV) - A 33-year-old from the Milwaukee-area was reportedly shot and killed by officials in Texas after fleeing a Border Patrol checkpoint and subsequently pointing his gun at officers. Milwau...
Adam Rosen Mar 05, 2026

Kristi Noem is out as Homeland Security secretary, Trump says
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - President Trump announced Thursday on social media that he is replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Wat...
Jeremy Tanner Mar 05, 2026

Wisconsin’s Statewide Tornado Drill to take place April 16 early afternoon & evening
(WFRV) - Wisconsin Emergency Management announced that the state's annual tornado drill will take place in mid-April. According to a release, the annual Wisconsin Statewide Tornado Drill will begin at...
Adam Rosen Mar 05, 2026

Wisconsin man sentenced 7 years for arson of congressman’s Fond du Lac office
(WFRV) - A 20-year-old Wisconsin man has been sentenced to seven years, stemming from an arson charge after he allegedly tried to burn down a congressman's Fond du Lac office in protest of the federal...
Ben Newhouse Mar 05, 2026
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