GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Years before the NFL Draft arrives in its host city, millions of dollars are already invested into competitive bids to secure the event. For the Packers, years of effort culminated on April 27, 2023, when it was announced that the 2025 NFL Draft would be coming to Titletown. “For the…… MORE
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is receiving a one-year extension on a contract that will now run through the 2031 season. The school’s athletic board approved the one-year extension recommendation Wednesday. WIAA board complying with executive order, votes to update policy regarding girls’ sports eligibility Fickell originally agreed to a seven-year contract paying him…… MORE
(WFRV) – A rare Wednesday high school basketball slate saw local programs take the court. BOYS SCORES: Ashwaubenon 67, Notre Dame Academy 60 Roncalli 70, Bonduel 48 To watch highlights from those two matchups, click the video above.… MORE
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Ukrainians living in Northeast Wisconsin are hoping for the best as peace talks begin to end the war in their country. “There can’t be any negotiations without Ukraine, Ukraine has to be at the table of negotiations,” said Vlad Plyaka an exchange student from Ukraine who attends the University of Wisconsin…… MORE
HORICON, Wis. (WFRV) – An 18-year-old Wisconsin man was taken into custody Wednesday evening after leading police on a short pursuit, crashing his vehicle into multiple parked cars, and allegedly driving under the influence. According to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report around 4:30 p.m. of an erratic driver on State Highway…… MORE
MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WFRV) – Two parents in the Upper Peninsula were arrested on Tuesday following an investigation into child abuse allegations obtained by Child Protective Services. The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office sent deputies to the home to talk to the homeowners, identified as 57-year-old Dr. Colin Irish and his wife, 49-year-old Carrie Irish. Wisconsin…… MORE
PORTAGE, Wis. (WFRV) – A 44-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested on February 14 and formally charged with 20 counts of child pornography on Wednesday. According to the Portage Police Department, Jonathan Schneiter of Portage was arrested after a tip identified him as a person in possession of possible child sexual abuse material. Wisconsin man arrested…… MORE
RACINE, Wis. (WFRV) – Two people were left injured after a home exploded in southern Wisconsin on Tuesday evening as crews battled flames for nearly five hours. According to the Racine Fire Department, crews responded to a house explosion report around 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Crews arrived to find a side-by-side duplex destroyed with one…… MORE
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (WFRV) – A 23-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested on Wednesday morning after a search warrant stemming from an investigation into a man who allegedly possessed child pornography. According to the Lake Geneva Police Department, detectives executed the search warrant in the 1300 block of LaSalle Street in Lake Geneva around 9 a.m.…… MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – As the NFL Draft comes to Green Bay for the first time, Local 5 has you covered with the latest news, highlighting everything to know as hundreds of thousands prepare to visit Titletown in late April 2025. The NFL Draft is one of the biggest events in the history of…… MORE
