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Vikings close with 29 straight points to beat rival Packers as Wentz replaces injured Murray
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Carson Wentz came in after Kyler Murray's first-quarter concussion in his Minnesota debut and led a spirited comeback against the rival Green Bay Packers as the Vikings scored 29 straight points to close a 39-22 victory to open the s...
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Wisconsin driver dies after crashing into utility pole in Washington County; speed suspected
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - A Wisconsin man is dead after he was involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Saturday morning, authorities said. According to a release from the Washington County Sheriff's Office, on September 12, around 4:20...
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Trump says he plans to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday at the close of a golf tournament in Ireland that he plans to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey.
5h ago
Appleton man arrested for fourth OWI, authorities say
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities say an Appleton man is in custody after receiving his fourth OWI Saturday night. According to a release from the Wisconsin State Patrol Wrightstown Post, on September 12, around 10:20 p.m., a state trooper conducted ...
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Athlete dies after suffering medical emergency during IRONMAN 70.3 Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - An athlete has died after experiencing a medical emergency during the September 12 IRONMAN 70.3 Wisconsin triathlon in Madison, event organizers confirmed Saturday. According to a statement from IRONMAN USA-Midwest, emergency res...
6h ago
NFL attempting to obtain Josh Jacobs sealed video evidence before making disciplinary ruling: Report
(WFRV) - The NFL is exploring legal avenues to obtain sealed surveillance video in the battery and criminal damage case involving Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs, according to a league insider. An X post from ESPN's Ian Rapoport reports that...
9h ago
'Buzzed driving is drunk driving': Appleton Police urge Packers fans to plan ahead following severe crash
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Ahead of the Green Bay Packers' regular season opener, local law enforcement is reminding fans that buzzed driving is drunk driving after a severe crash last weekend served as a stark warning. Appleton Police shared photos of a ...
10h ago
Fond du Lac Fire Department issues cooking habits reminder after apartment fire displaces resident
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) - Fire crews in Fond du Lac are reminding folks the importance of practicing safe cooking habits after they responded to an apartment fire that displaced one resident on Saturday evening. According to a release from the Fond du...
10h ago
Cool & Crisp Conditions Hit NE Wisconsin
The latest from Storm Team 5... A new week is here and so is the autumn like feel. Sunday sees skies continuing to clear throughout the day. Daytime highs also reach the upper 60s with no humidity and a chilling winds. Overnight lows can reach down int...
11h ago
Packers fans are in full force ahead of season opener in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Min. (WFRV) - Week 1 of the 2026 season is finally here, and Packers fans made the trip across the state border to hopefully see a convincing victory. "We're going to kick Minnesota's butt tomorrow; that would be the expectation. And that'...
12h ago
National News
Trump Arrives in Ireland for Meetings With Leaders and Irish Open Visit
President Donald Trump arrived in Dublin on Saturday for a two-day visit that combines meetings with Irish leaders and a stop at the Irish Open golf t...
18h ago
East-West Oil Pipeline Offline After Attacks Spark Fires in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia temporarily shut down its East-West oil pipeline after attacks struck pumping stations and triggered fires, raising fresh concerns about ...
Sep 12, 2026
U.S. Expands Military Support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi Fighting Intensifies
The United States has expanded military assistance to Saudi Arabia as tensions rise with Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. CNN reports that more tha...
Sep 11, 2026
Yemen's Perim Island Gains New Strategic Importance as U.S. and Regional Tensions Rise
A small Yemeni island at the entrance to the Red Sea is drawing renewed attention as tensions involving the United States, Iran, and regional powers p...
Sep 10, 2026
