Category Archives: WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

UPDATE: Green Bay man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material set for trial
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026, 3:38 P.M. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The 36-year-old Green Bay man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material, commonly referred to as child pornography, was in court on M...
Devin Willems and Adam Rosen Mar 03, 2026

Multiple crews respond to reported fire at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials with the Green Bay Metro Fire Department responded to a small fire at Lambeau Field on Tuesday afternoon. Lieutenant Shauna Walesh said there was no fire or smoke vi...
Adam Rosen Mar 03, 2026

Caregiver in Green Bay stole thousands from 101-year-old victim, used it to buy a car: Complaint
(WFRV) - A Green Bay woman had her signature bond set at $10,000 after being charged with multiple crimes tied to the alleged theft of thousands of dollars from an elderly victim. Wisconsin nurse sent...
Devin Willems Mar 03, 2026

One in Marinette County arrested on 20+ counts of child pornography possession
*On March 4, the Marinette County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as 60-year-old William L. Anderson of Peshtigo.* PESHTIGO, Wis. (WFRV) - A suspect who remains unidentified has been arrested ...
Adam Rosen Mar 03, 2026

‘Speed Task Force’ Deployment in Brown County works to minimize dangerous driving
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - As part of a multi-jurisdictional effort to minimize dangerous driving behaviors, the Green Bay Police Department joined for another deployment of the Speed Task Force on Tues...
Adam Rosen Mar 03, 2026

Department of Transportation reveals Wisconsin’s most popular specialty plates
(WFRV) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) revealed in late December its rejected custom license plates, and now, the most popular specialty plates have been revealed. Wisconsin Depa...
Adam Rosen Mar 03, 2026

Wisconsin native reaches American Idol’s Top 30 with rendition of Brandi Carlile’s ‘The Story’
(WFRV) - A Wisconsin native made headlines in her Hollywood Week performance on American Idol, as she advanced to the Top 30. UW-Green Bay volleyball team raises funds to play in Italy 26-year-old Gen...
Adam Rosen Mar 03, 2026

Missing homeless man reportedly found dead near Oshkosh drainage area
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials in Oshkosh say a man's body was found in a drainage area early Tuesday morning, and it's believed to be that of a man who was reported missing months ago. K9 alerts fo...
Adam Rosen Mar 03, 2026

Wisconsin nurse sentenced to prison for sexual relationship with patient
SPARTA, Wis. (WFRV) - A Monroe County nurse has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of engaging in a sexual relationship with a patient under her care. Melissa R. Knutson, of Readstown, was...
Indiana Schilz Mar 03, 2026

$9.3M WIS 76 project in Outagamie County to begin March 9
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Governor Tony Evers has signed a nearly $10 million contract to reconstruct 1.5 miles of State Highway 76 in the village of Greenville and the town of Ellington. The $9...
Indiana Schilz Mar 03, 2026
OshKosh B'Gosh, West Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton, WI, USA
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