WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Woman charged with illegally voting in 2024 election in Sheboygan: DOJ
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WFRV) -- An alleged non-citizen of the United States has been charged with illegally voting in Sheboygan in the 2024 election, according to a press release. 30-year-old Sara Luma, who was allegedly born outside of the United States, wa...
17m ago
Two teenagers arrested after flashing gun at students outside of Wisconsin middle school
WAUSAU, Wis. (WFRV) -- Two sixteen-year-olds were arrested near a Wisconsin middle school after flashing a gun at students who were outside for recess. According to a press release, John Muir Middle School students were inside a fenced area of the play...
31m ago
Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich will not seek re-election in April
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The mayor of Green Bay, Eric Genrich, has announced that he will not be running for the office of mayor once his term ends in April. According to a press release, Genrich called his two terms "surreal" and said he's been "grat...
48m ago
Walmarts in Wisconsin recall 4.4 million grill brushes, CPSC says
Walmart announced the recall of more than 4.4 million Expert Grill brushes due to an ingestion hazard, according to a Thursday alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
2h ago
Oshkosh Police Department searching for 26-year-old woman after an abrupt disappearance
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in Oshkosh are searching for a missing 26-year-old woman after she is said to have abruptly disappeared from her home. According to a release, 26-year-old Daniella Zarate, who often goes by Michelle, abruptly left her Oshk...
2h ago
Renee Good's family sues federal immigration agency, ICE officers
Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent during an immigration surge in Minnesota.
5h ago
Sheriff's Office: "Dozed-off" driver causes fiery, two-vehicle crash in Wisconsin
LA FOLLETTE, Wis. (WFRV) - Two people are hurt in Wisconsin after a driver "dozed off" Wednesday morning, leading to a fiery two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck. According to the Burnett County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded at 6:02 a.m. to ...
5h ago
UPDATE: Wisconsin mother accused of fleeing with own child amidst custody dispute found safe
THURSDAY, 10/1/2026, 12:25 p.m. (WFRV) - Authorities provided more information about a mother who may have abducted her own son amidst a custody battle. According to the Juneau County Sheriff's Office, Carrie Kleiser and her son Atlas were found and ar...
5h ago
Community Update: 'Safe Roads, Safe Communities' event
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - In today's Community Update, Amanda Garcia from Casa Alba Melanie and Green Bay Police Chief Chris Davis stopped by the Local Five studios to discuss an important event. 'Sober Roads, Safe Communities' is an event that showcase...
6h ago
Mishicot man dead after UTV crashes into a deer and a utility pole in Manitowoc County
MANITOWOC COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials say a Mishicot man is dead after he was ejected from his UTV after it crashed with a deer before overturning and crashing into a utility pole. According to a release from the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office, ...
7h ago
National News
Christa Pike Survives Tennessee Execution Attempt After Last-Minute Court Fight
Christa Gail Pike remains alive after Tennessee officials attempted to carry out her death sentence on September 30, bringing an extraordinary turn to...
13h ago
U.S. Forces End Iraq Mission as Security Concerns Shift to Iraqi Forces
U.S. forces ended their military mission in Iraq on Wednesday, closing another chapter in more than two decades of American military involvement in th...
Sep 30, 2026
Trump Rejects Sanctions Relief Rumors While Iran Signals Openness to Talks
President Donald Trump says he has offered Iran nothing in exchange for ending the seven-month conflict, pushing back against reports that Washington ...
Sep 29, 2026
Oil Prices Rebound as Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal
Oil prices moved higher after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian peace proposal, adding fresh uncertainty to an already tense energy market. R...
Sep 28, 2026
