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Anton Kocher statue in Chilton gets final home at Klinker Memorial Park
CHILTON, Wis. (WFRV) - A statue that was hidden and tucked away seemed forgotten to many as it sat outside of the Calumet County Courthouse. Now, the legacy, history, and class of the statue of Austrian immigrant Anton Kocher will stand proudly outside...
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Wisconsin State Patrol reminds travelers to secure their load after bike/bike rack falls into roadway
(WFRV) - Troopers with the Wisconsin State Patrol are reminding holiday travelers to properly secure their load after a bike and bike rack recently fell into a roadway. In a post made on social media, one trooper was called to assist with travelers who...
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Sheriff's Office shares details on officer-involved shooting in Wisconsin that killed child sexual assault suspect
ONEIDA COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin have released more details on a recent officer-involved shooting that left a child sexual assault suspect dead. According to a release from the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, deputies around 10:00 ...
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Legendary Goodyear Blimp returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2026
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - A legendary aircraft will be making its return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2026, officials say. According to a release, organizers of this year's EAA AirVenture Oshkosh say Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is returning to this...
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Full details for Green Bay's Fire Over the Fox America 250 celebration
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - With the 4th of July holiday finally here, the annual Festival Foods Fire Over the Fox will have new additions in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. According to a release, this year's event will kick of...
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Pesky rain and t-storm chances into the 4th of July weekend
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... Following the uncomfortable heat and humidity, plus severe weather this week, the good news is the severe threat is going down as well as those temperatures into holiday weekend! We c...
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89-year-old woman dies following head-on crash in Wisconsin
FORT WINNEBAGO, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin say an 89-year-old woman is dead following a two-vehicle, head-on crash Thursday afternoon. According to a release from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded at 2:39 p.m. to Coun...
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Local conservation group provides update on DNR lawsuit
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - On Thursday evening, a local conservation group provided an update on their lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources over a road-widening project at Potawatomi State Park. On July 14, a judge will decide ...
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Top 4th of July spots in the US include two Wisconsin cities, according to report
(WFRV) -- As the 4th of July weekend approaches, citizens across the country are looking for the best place to spend their Independence Day. And for Wisconsin folk, that place may not only be right in their home state, but potentially in their own home...
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UPDATE: Green Bay man charged with seventh OWI set for new plea hearing
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026, 9:28 P.M. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A Green Bay man charged with his seventh OWI appeared in court on July 2 while in custody for a status conference. Court records show that 48-year-old Greg Fannin and his attorney were in the c...
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National News
Iran Holds Mass Funeral for Khamenei After U.S.-Linked Strike
Iran began major funeral ceremonies today for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a closely watched moment shaped by mourning, politics, and tensions with the ...
6h ago
Trump Financial Disclosure Shows Major Crypto Income
Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure places crypto ventures at the center of his reported income for 2025, with filings showing more than $1.4 b...
Jul 02, 2026
Global Ocean Temperatures Set New June Record
Global ocean surface temperatures have reached a new record for June, CNN reported, adding another clear sign of how much heat is being stored in the ...
Jul 01, 2026
Washington Prepares for Massive Security Operation Ahead of America's 250th Birthday Celebration
Federal officials are putting the final pieces in place for an extensive security operation as Washington, D.C., gets ready to host the nation's 250th...
Jun 30, 2026
