Category Archives: Local News

Green Bay-native set to make debut on CBS’ FBI show

Green Bay-native set to make debut on CBS’ FBI show

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Matthew Wautier-Rodriguez went into high school not knowing whether acting was for him, but he graduated from Green Bay Southwest High School in 2019 confident that it was his calling in life. “I wasn’t actually going to go the day of, but one of my friends was like, just go…READ MORE

Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban

Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely on the short-form video app for income.…READ MORE

Ex-news anchor Janelle Stelson to take on GOP Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania

Former local news anchor Janelle Stelson is projected to win the Democratic primary to take on Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) this November, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Stelson, once a news anchor for WGAL-TV 8, defeated five other Democratic challengers in the crowded field to take on Perry in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District. She was…READ MORE

Wilson/Magellan Middle School prepares for National Science Bowl in Washington D.C.

Wilson/Magellan Middle School prepares for National Science Bowl in Washington D.C.

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – In February, Wilson/Magellan Middle School won the regional science bowl, and now the team is getting ready for the national competition. Wilson/Magellan Middle School will represent the state of Wisconsin in the competition, which will take place in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. They’ll compete against other students from across the country…READ MORE

Manitowoc County man dead after major crash involving pickup truck and semi

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – An 81-year-old Manitowoc County man is dead following a two-vehicle crash involving a semi and a pickup truck on State Highway 151. According to the Manitowoc Police Department, shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, officers were sent to State Highway 151 at State Highway 42 for a pickup truck that was…READ MORE

Showers and a few storms arriving this evening

Showers and a few storms arriving this evening

The Latest Northeast Wisconsin Forecast from Storm Team 5… Sunshine the morning has really ramped temperatures back up to the mid and upper 60s and a few spots hit 70 degrees across northeast Wisconsin. We are on our way down as wet weather as well as an approaching cold front has started the cool down…READ MORE

Alleged shots fired in North Fond du Lac, police investigating

Alleged shots fired in North Fond du Lac, police investigating

NORTH FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in North Fond du Lac are investigating an incident in which one man was allegedly shot at on Monday afternoon in front of his home. According to a release from the North Fond du Lac Police Department, officers responded shortly before 3:00 p.m. to the 700 block…READ MORE