WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Appleton imposes higher fines for disruptive drivers
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Disruptive drivers in Appleton will face higher fines. "I find no real reason for somebody to be doing that intentionally downtown, and if they are doing it I'm okay with them having a harsh punishment for it," Appleton alder Na...
5h ago
Kimberly boys volleyball falls in state quarterfinal
(WFRV) - The Kimberly's boys volleyball season came to an end Wednesday, as the Papermakers fell to fourth-seeded Mukwonago in straight sets in the WIAA Division 1 State Tournament quarterfinals. The fifth-seeded Papermakers (25-15) battled throughout ...
6h ago
Lambeau Field hosts annual internship draft for Wisconsin students
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- Green Bay may be in the middle of the NFL season, but the draft was back at Lambeau Field this afternoon -- the internship draft, that is. The annual Lambeau Field Internship Draft is an event where local businesses meet with ...
7h ago
Rake Up Green Bay kickoff set for this Saturday
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The annual Rake Up Green Bay initiative has seen more than 150 volunteers sign up to help 60 homeowners across the city. According to a press release, the Volunteer Center of Brown County will host its official Rake Up Green B...
9h ago
Manitowoc taxi service suspends all operations indefinitely
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) -- A local, family-owned taxi service in Manitowoc has had to shut down its services indefinitely after a series of unfortunate incidents. According to social media, Maritime Cab #1 in Manitowoc's last remaining vehicle caught fi...
9h ago
Kaukauna teacher sentenced to 120 days in prison for sexting officer posing as minor
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) -- A Kaukauna teacher found guilty of inappropriately chatting with an individual they believed was 15 years old was sentenced to just 120 days in prison. According to court records, 43-year-old Ty Maki was sentenced to 120 days o...
10h ago
Packers RB Josh Jacobs addresses the media following new allegations
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Packers running back Josh Jacobs addressed the media on Wednesday for the first time since new allegations surfaced. "Honestly, everything my lawyer said in the statement, I'm going to lean on that. But it's one of those things...
10h ago
GBN: Micah Parsons is back in the fold
(WFRV) - Four words... Micah Parsons is back, well, at practice. Nonetheless, the Packers continue to take steps forward as a team, and the assumption is that their play will only get better when number one returns to the field. Especially considering ...
10h ago
Juveniles arrested after online trend spurs 15 Kia, Hyundai thefts in Sheboygan: Police
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WFRV) - Four juveniles have been arrested and referred to authorities following a slew of Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts linked to a viral social media trend across Sheboygan, police announced. According to the department, since August...
10h ago
Sustainably Speaking: Don't toss those pumpkins in the garbage!
(WFRV) - Now that Halloween is in the rearview mirror, many pumpkins are headed to the trash; what many don't know is that those leftover decorations can actually serve a bigger purpose. Composting is one way to turn seasonal waste into something benef...
11h ago
National News
Oil Prices Fall for Fourth Straight Day as Iran War Escalation Concerns Ease
Global oil prices declined for a fourth consecutive day on Thursday, November 5, as investors assessed the possibility of reduced tensions surrounding...
4h ago
Democrats Win Control of Congress in 2026 Midterm Elections
Democrats have won control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate following the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, changing the ba...
Nov 4, 2026
Netanyahu Urges Trump to Launch New Strikes on Iran as Diplomatic Talks Continue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing President Donald Trump to authorize another round of military strikes against Iran, even as dipl...
Nov 3, 2026
Nine Killed After Private Jet Crashes Into Florida Neighborhood
Nine people were killed Sunday, November 1, when a private jet crashed into a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, erupting into flames nea...
Nov 2, 2026










