WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Redbird ribbon walk returns to De Pere
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - A walk that raises money to help families battling cancer returned to De Pere on Sunday. It was the fifth annual Jayma Van Straten Memorial Redbird Ribbon Walk at the De Pere High School track. Jayma participated...
7h ago
Thousands join Wisconsin's annual Walk to Mary pilgrimage
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Thousands of people took part Saturday in the annual Walk to Mary, a 22-mile pilgrimage from St. Norbert College in De Pere to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in New Franken. Organizers say the event...
8h ago
Trump says US will help free ships in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Sunday that the U.S. will assist in freeing ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the oil industry, which has been closed during the conflict with Iran. "Countries from all over the World, almost all of ...
11h ago
Wisconsin DNR addresses tribe's attempts to prevent walleye, musky fishing on certain lakes
(WFRV) - On Friday, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) indicated the walleye and musky season will proceed as normal on Wisconsin's lakes. DNR officials say that on May 1, a temporary restraining order preventing enfor...
17h ago
Two victims in critical condition, flown away from head-on Wisconsin crash
(WFRV) - Two victims, who are now in critical condition, were flown away from the scene of a head-on crash in southern Wisconsin on Saturday morning. According to a release from the Twin Lakes Fire Department and Rescue Squad, multiple ...
17h ago
Hormuz Blockade Keeps Global Energy Prices High as Talks Stall
A temporary pause in fighting between the United States, Israel, and Iran remained in effect on May 3, as officials continued to assess next steps. Ea...
May 03, 2026
Sunday Showers Dry Up Ahead of a Warmer Afternoon
The latest from Storm Team 5... Light showers can arrive shortly after midnight and may last into Sunday morning. The rainfall amounts remain on the lower end and should not last past noon. Sunday is also much warmer as highs reach into...
May 03, 2026
Light Showers Return for Sunday Morning
The latest from Storm Team 5... Saturday ends with dry skies and warmer temps. this will continue into the overnight hours with lows only dropping to the mid to upper 40s as cloud cover builds. Showers can arrive shortly after midnight ...
May 03, 2026
Sheboygan Police asking public for help finding minivan driver that struck child
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials in Sheboygan are asking for public assistance in finding the owner of a minivan that struck a child crossing the street with a bike in late April. The Sheboygan Police Department reported that the inci...
May 03, 2026
Ascension Wisconsin celebrates Medical Mission at Home with free essential care to 3 cities
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Ascension Wisconsin spent Saturday delivering free and essential healthcare to community members in three different cities, including Appleton. Broncos fan's Lambeau Field LEGO Idea aims to become an official set ...
May 03, 2026
National News
Hormuz Blockade Keeps Global Energy Prices High as Talks Stall
A temporary pause in fighting between the United States, Israel, and Iran remained in effect on May 3, as officials continued to assess next steps. Ea...
May 03, 2026
Trump Declares Iran Hostilities Terminated at 60 Day Deadline
President Donald Trump told congressional leaders that U.S. hostilities with Iran have ended, citing a ceasefire that began in early April. The White ...
May 02, 2026
US Passes Legal Deadline for Iran Military Authorization
A legal deadline tied to U.S. military action against Iran is approaching, placing renewed focus on the scope and duration of the conflict. Under the ...
May 01, 2026
Oil Prices Rise as Strait of Hormuz Risks Intensify Amid Iran Tensions
Oil prices moved higher following escalating tensions linked to the Iran conflict, with officials pointing to increased risks around key shipping rout...
Apr 30, 2026
