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Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Pressure on Iran Adds Fresh Supply Concerns

Syndicated Content — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:37:24 +0000

Oil prices moved higher on August 14 as renewed tensions involving Iran raised concerns about possible disruptions to global energy supplies. Reuters reported that the United States warned it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely while increasing economic pressure as ceasefire negotiations remain stalled.

According to Reuters, Brent crude traded near $88 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed above $82. The gains came despite other pressures on the market, including softer oil demand forecasts and a sizable increase in U.S. crude inventories.

Attention remains focused on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important routes for oil shipments. Any disruption in the area can quickly affect expectations for global supply and pricing.

The market is also monitoring developments elsewhere. A separate disruption at Russia’s Ust-Luga oil export hub followed a Ukrainian drone attack, adding another potential supply concern.

For now, geopolitical developments remain a major factor influencing energy markets alongside demand forecasts, inventories and broader economic conditions.

Menasha football hosts community night scrimmage at temporary home

Syndicated Content — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:44:10 +0000

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Menasha had their first chance to play some football at their temporary home field at their community night scrimmage against Xavier on Thursday night. The tornado at the end of July severely damaged Calder Stadium forcing the Menasha High School football program to make alternative arrangements for their home games for [...]

Tyrese Haliburton returns home, helps Oshkosh students get ready for school

Syndicated Content — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:09:02 +0000

(WFRV) - NBA All-Star and Oshkosh native Tyrese Haliburton returned home Thursday to help local students get ready for the upcoming school year. Haliburton joined families at the Oshkosh Back 2 School Fair, a community event designed to provide local students with the resources they need to start the school year feeling confident and prepared. [...]

Motor home fire spreads to Two Rivers residence causing $100,000 in damage

Syndicated Content — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:00:48 +0000

TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WFRV) -- A motor home fire that spread to an adjacent residence caused $100,000 in damage, according to a press release. Around 6:00 p.m. on August 13, fire crews found a motor home on fire in the driveway, with flames spreading to the side of the house. The fire damaged the home, [...]

Packers lose 28-9 to Steelers in preseason opener

Syndicated Content — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:35:23 +0000

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Drew Allar threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another during an impressive debut as the Pittsburgh Steelers surged past the Green Bay Packers 28-9 in the preseason opener on Thursday night. Allar, a third-round pick from Penn State, was 10 of 13 for 154 yards, including a 5-yard [...]

Fox Valley tornado relief receives $1.5 million in donations

Syndicated Content — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:20:24 +0000

MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) -- The silver lining amid the devastating effects of late July's severe storms and EF3 tornado is that it's shown how kind humanity can be when they witness someone in need. One of the greatest examples of that is the $1.5 million donated so far to the Community Foundation for the Fox [...]

Over 70 De Pere workers let go after manufacturing plant closure

Syndicated Content — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:36:11 +0000

DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) -- 72 De Pere workers received the worst news possible today after being notified they were being let go due to the closure of their workplace. Durr CTS, Inc. is permanently closing its manufacturing plant in De Pere, Wisconsin, and layoffs will begin on October 13, according to a press release. [...]

Chicago Bears looking at 2 sites for stadium in Indiana and could end up using both

Syndicated Content — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:17:14 +0000

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home. The Bears announced in June that they were moving forward with a stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana. They have [...]

Warbirds and classics over the Midwest returns to Fond du Lac

Syndicated Content — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:12:11 +0000

FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) -- The popular event "Warbirds and Classics Over the Midwest" has returned to Fond Du Lac with its remote-controlled aircraft. Pilots from across North America migrate to Fond du Lac to participate in the event, flying giant-scale remote-controlled models of military and vintage aircraft. "This is our twentieth year," revealed [...]

7 Brew raises over $9,000 for tornado relief in northeast Wisconsin

Syndicated Content — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:02:38 +0000

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- National coffee chain 7 Brew announced today that its fundraiser for tornado relief in the Fox Valley achieved an overwhelming success, nearly raising $10,000 to help those affected by the late July storms. Of the five northeast Wisconsin locations participating, 7 Brew raised $9,322 from the fundraiser, donating a dollar [...]