WEST BEND, Wis. (WFRV) – The 37-year-old Wisconsin man who pled guilty to the possession of child pornography and human trafficking in the Philippines was sentenced on Friday to 60 years in prison. According to a release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Westphal of West Bend was sentenced for felony Trafficking of a…… MORE
(WFRV) – Wisconsinites are heading into the final weekend of the Winnebago spearing season, with many taking to the ice Friday for one of their last chances to harvest a lake sturgeon. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported that 52 fish were speared Friday across the Winnebago system. Of those, 43 came from…… MORE
BONDUEL, Wis. (WFRV) – National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Week in 2025 runs from February 15 until February 22, and Bonduel High School invited some special guests for a unique contest to close out a week of competitive and commemorative events. Those unique guests? Two live cows starring in a ‘Cow Milking Contest’ that…… MORE
METOMEN, Wis. (WFRV) – Several residents of a Fond du Lac County home had to jump to safety after being woken up by a fire and reported explosion early Friday morning at a home that is now considered a total loss. A release from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office states that dispatch got…… MORE
MUSKEGO, Wis. (WFRV) – A police department in Wisconsin issued a reminder to motorists regarding stopped school buses and the increase in the fine. The Muskego Police Department posted on its Facebook page reminding motorists about illegally passing a stopped school bus. Authorities said the fine has increased to $1,321. A school resource officer with…… MORE
VIROQUA, Wis. (WFRV) – A police department in Wisconsin expressed gratitude as one of its K9s is set to receive a bullet and stab protective vest courtesy of a non-profit organization. The Viroqua Police Department posted on Facebook to thank the organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a non-profit established in 2009 that dedicates itself…… MORE
(WFRV) – The 36th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards honored nine winners at a Thursday banquet in Madison, with four winning companies from across northeast Wisconsin. There were multiple categories, separating companies by employee count: Small Category: 1-99 employees Medium Category: 100-249 employees Large Category: 250-499 employees Mega Category: 500+ employees Two companies…… MORE
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV)—United States Navy Veteran Tom Traurig served more than 20 years in law enforcement, and amid a medical crisis, he needs help getting back on his feet. It is unusual for a man who has served his country and community to ask for help, but when you learn about his story, you’ll understand…… MORE
PINE LAKE, Wis. (WFRV) – First responders were at the scene of a crash between a FedEx truck and a semi on snowy northern Wisconsin roads for nearly two hours on Friday morning. A Facebook post from Pine Lake Fire Rescue shows pictures of the crash that happened on a curve on Spider Lake Road…… MORE
SHAWANO, Wis. (WFRV) – Shawano County held a meeting open to the public on Thursday to listen to concerns, questions and thoughts about a possible ‘wheel tax.’ Shawano County Administrative Coordinator Jim Davel said the idea came from the struggles that counties face in terms of revenue due to state regulations. Study: Wisconsin pays some…… MORE
