JANESVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) – A 28-year-old Wisconsin man was taken into custody on Thursday morning after fleeing from a traffic stop. According to the Janesville Police Department, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Deshawn A. Foreman in reference to an ongoing drug investigation. Weapons complaint in Oshkosh leads to…… READ MORE
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2024 WPS Volunteer Awards spotlights individuals giving back to their communities
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Local 5’s Tom Zalaski and Michele McCormack were early risers on Thursday, emceeing the Wisconsin Public Service’s Volunteer Awards. The event at the Lambeau Field Atrium started with a breakfast at 7:15 a.m., followed by the program at 8:00 a.m., which spotlighted volunteers who give selflessly of their time to…… READ MORE
Wisconsin Ukrainians/Mauthe Center hold free screening of ’20 Days in Mariupol’
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – A local Ukrainian group and the Mauthe Center co-sponsored a free screening of an award-winning documentary on Tuesday night. ’20 Days in Mariupol’ tells the story of Ukrainian civilians living in Mariupol when Russia laid siege to the city during the early winter and spring months back in 2022. Associated…… READ MORE
Who will the Packers select in the 2024 NFL Draft? WFRV’s predictions for this year’s draft:
(WFRV) – 2024’s NFL Draft is in Detroit, which means it is only one year away from heading to Green Bay for the first time. WFRV did a mock draft to see who we think will get drafted in the first round and where. Thursday, April 25, marks the beginning of the NFL Draft. Local…… READ MORE
Former President Donald Trump headed back to Wisconsin
WAUKESHA, Wis. (WFRV) – In the midst of another presidential campaign, officials in Donald Trump’s camp say the former president will be returning to Wisconsin. According to a release sent to Local Five, Donald Trump is expected to make an appearance at the Waukesha County Expo Center located at 1000 Northview Road in Waukesha. Chipotle…… READ MORE
More sunshine, warmer weather today
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… The average high today is 58 degrees, and we will be back to near normal temperatures the next two days. This follows a chilly spring day yesterday, when we hit a high of 49 degrees. Rain will become a factor again for the second half…… READ MORE
Weapons complaint in Oshkosh leads to arrest of 25-year-old after police find child porn & gun contraption
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – A 25-year-old man in Oshkosh was arrested after authorities reportedly found child pornography and a spring-loaded gun aimed at the entrance door. According to the Oshkosh Police Department, on April 24 around 4:10 p.m., officers responded to a reported weapons complaint in the 800 block of Central Street. Authorities reportedly learned…… READ MORE
Two people arrested after “significant amount” of drugs found during traffic stop in Wisconsin
BURNETT, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities say two people were arrested on Tuesday after cocaine and other drug paraphernalia were found during a traffic stop in Wisconsin. According to a release from the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped a car in the Town of Burnett and reportedly observed “suspicious behaviors” from the people inside the…… READ MORE
Local Green Bay officials travel to Detroit for tips on how to host NFL draft
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Many local officials are in Detroit this week to get a firsthand look at the ins and outs of hosting an NFL draft. Green Bay will host the NFL draft next April. Local officials told Local 5 News that about 250,000 people will descend on Northeast Wisconsin for the event.…… READ MORE
Former Kewaskum High School resource officer charged with five counts of bestiality
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – A former Kewaskum High School resource officer once tasked with enforcing the law now finds himself on the other side of the law in a shocking case as he has been charged relating to multiple crimes sexual in nature. Steven Rosales, 37, became the center of an investigation spanning…… READ MORE
