WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
White Jeep Renegade flees scene after causing crash on Wisconsin highway
MONONA, Wis. (WFRV) -- Police are looking for the driver of a white Jeep Renegade after they cut off a driver on westbound USH 12, causing the two vehicles to collide and the victim's car to roll across multiple lanes of traffic. According to a press r...
2h ago
Green Bay man facing 10+ drug charges, cash bond set at $100k
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- After eight months of police investigation, a 45-year-old Green Bay man was arrested on over ten drug-related charges, with his cash bond being set at $100,000. According to a Brown County criminal complaint, 45-year-old Craig...
2h ago
Bay Port students launch interactive fundraiser for National Railroad Museum expansion
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A new fundraising effort for the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay is 'gaining steam.' Local Bay Port High School students Teigan Wasilewski and Dhruv Bidari sat down on Local 5's Off the Desk to talk about using their crea...
3h ago
Brown County inmates expand garden program to support community
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Despite being confined to a cell, local inmates are finding a way to positively giving back to their community while developing labor skills along the way. A social media post from the Brown County Sheriff's Office shares ho...
4h ago
Meteorological vs Astronomical seasons: What's the difference?
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - September 1 marks the start of meteorological fall, but if you're waiting for fall to arrive according to the calendar officially, you'll have to wait a few more weeks. So why are there two different start dates for fall? Meteo...
5h ago
Packers launch new rivalry gear and merchandise today
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Packers Pro Shop got an upgrade on September 1, as it and online stores are now carrying the recently announced and highly popular rivalry merchandise. The Packers' history inspired the merchandise, the team's unique fan o...
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State Superintendent celebrates start of school year at Badger Elementary in Appleton
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly visited Badger Elementary School in Appleton Tuesday to celebrate the first day of the new school year with students and staff. During the visit, Underly joined students and staff ...
6h ago
The man behind the '50s Packers, and a push to get into Canton
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Jack Vainisi. It's a name many diehard Packers know. It's a name the Vainisi family wants all of football to know, and they want it to make its way into Canton, Ohio. "He's got 13 people in the Hall of Fame in a 10 year period....
6h ago
Habitat for Humanity launches project to help 100 families impacted by tornado
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV)- It's been more than a month since the tornado tore through the Fox Cities, and many homeowners are still dealing with significant damage. Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity has launched the 'Tornado Rock the Block 100' ...
6h ago
"There is a great and genuine concern": Menasha mayor orders Flock cameras to be bagged by end of day
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) -- Menasha Mayor Austin Hammond is concerned about the cameras that have popped up all over the city and has commanded the Police Department to do something about it. "There is a great and genuine concern that exists regarding priv...
7h ago
National News
California Lawmakers Advance Wildfire Liability Compromise Focused on Faster Victim Payments
California lawmakers are moving toward a compromise on wildfire liability after rejecting key parts of Gov. Gavin Newsom's broader proposal. The Assoc...
21h ago
European Central Bankers Worry U.S. Tensions Could Bring More Market Turbulence
European central bankers are becoming increasingly concerned that strained relations with the United States could create more uncertainty in global fi...
Aug 30, 2026
U.S. Announces New Oil Agreement With Venezuela
The United States has entered into a new oil agreement with Venezuela that could reshape energy ties between the two countries. Reuters reported that ...
Aug 29, 2026
U.S.-Hosted G20 Finance Meeting to Focus on Growth, Trade Imbalances and Iran Sanctions
Finance ministers and central bank governors are set to meet in Asheville, North Carolina, for a U.S.-hosted G20 gathering focused on global growth, t...
Aug 28, 2026
