WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Lightning strike causes Wisconsin house fire, $335k in damages after loud boom reported
JACKSON, Wis. (WFRV) - An apparent lightning strike was the reported cause of a house fire in southeast Wisconsin after neighbors stated they heard a 'loud boom' in the area. Crews say they were called to the 3700 block of Division Road...
5h ago
Back by popular demand: Seroogy's newest Dubai Meltaway Bars are back in stock
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - Following a massively successful launch of Seroogy's newest Meltaway Bar, the popular northeast Wisconsin chocolate shop is bringing them back. Seroogy's announced via Facebook on Thursday that the Dubai Meltaway ...
6h ago
How rare (and valuable) is the Wisconsin state quarter?
(NEXSTAR) - There are a lot of changes to U.S. money rolling out (or, in the case of the penny, not rolling out) this year, including the addition of President Donald Trump's signature on paper currency and redesigned coinage to honor Am...
6h ago
Dane County SO: 300-400 activists 'violently' breaking into Wisconsin dog breeder facility
BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. (WFRV) - Law enforcement in southern Wisconsin is currently trying to control a protest that they say is no longer peaceful, noting that hundreds of activists are 'violently' trying to break into a dog breeder facility....
6h ago
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships
CAIRO (AP) - The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States presse...
8h ago
'Hard closure' to civilian traffic in downtown New London with shifting flood waters
NEW LONDON, Wis. (WFRV) - The City of New London announced Saturday morning that there is a 'hard closure' to civilian traffic throughout downtown due to shifting flood waters. A Facebook post states that the most affected areas are on ...
8h ago
Officials recommend evacuation of Village in Waupaca County due to flooding
FREMONT, Wis. (WFRV) - Residents of Fremont are being asked to evacuate due to flooding. The Village of Fremont posted on Facebook saying the Waupaca County Emergency Management and the Fremont Fire Department are recommending that resi...
9h ago
Woman left with life-threatening injuries in Oshkosh shooting, suspect in custody
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - A woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Oshkosh on Friday night, and officers say that a suspect is in custody. According to a release from the Oshkosh Police Department, office...
9h ago
Iran Re-imposes Strict Control on Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S. Blockade
Iran's armed forces said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz had returned to strict military management, reversing the brief reopening announced a day ...
12h ago
Quieter Conditions Continue Into a Sunnier Saturday
The latest from Storm Team 5... Following the severe weather that occurred through Friday evening we are looking at more of a rain event to head into the night time hours. Lows tonight can drop into the upper 30s. Saturday will be much ...
20h ago
National News
Iran Re-imposes Strict Control on Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S. Blockade
Iran's armed forces said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz had returned to strict military management, reversing the brief reopening announced a day ...
12h ago
White House Grants Limited Exception for Russian Oil Delivery to Cuba
The White House said the United States allowed a Russian-flagged tanker carrying crude oil to reach Cuba on humanitarian grounds, even as Washington k...
Apr 17, 2026
Iran to Compete in 2026 World Cup; FIFA Rejects Venue Change Requests
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup despite the conflict involving Iran and the United State...
Apr 16, 2026
Luther Vandross Estate Welcomes Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Recognition
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2026 class put Luther Vandross back in the spotlight this week, and his estate said the moment carries real weight....
Apr 16, 2026
