BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Local officials are making sure camping is an option for people heading to Northeast Wisconsin in April for the NFL draft. Many local campground officials told Local 5 News they’ve already been getting lots of call from people interested in making reservations for a camping spot during NFL draft week.…
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Appleton’s Kaleidoscope Academy hosts community for Family Night
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Kaleidoscope Academy in Appleton held a Family Night, providing a variety of activities for the community in attendance. The Kaleidoscope Academy is a project-based charter school for 6th-8th grade, where students have elective classes. The event was started a few years ago and has become a neighborhood tradition, according to…
Titletown holds Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, exhibiting culture and tradition
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WFRV) – In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Titletown invited the community to gather on Thursday evening for a celebration of the event, honoring the traditions and culture of Hispanic heritage. From 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., guests were invited to listen and dance along to live music from Grupo KN ZAVOR, who…
Pfaadt ties Arizona record with 7 straight strikeouts in Diamondbacks’ 5-1 victory over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Pfaadt tied an Arizona franchise record by striking out seven straight batters to highlight his dominating performance as the Diamondbacks boosted their playoff hopes by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on Thursday night. The Diamondbacks remain tied for second place in the NL wild-card standings with the New York Mets, who…
Afghan refugees featured in new exhibition at the History Museum in Appleton
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – In 2021, American-allied Afghans made new homes in the Fox Valley, and now, their harrowing experiences are featured in a personal new exhibition, Our Afghan Neighbors. World Relief Wisconsin Fox Valley and the History Museum at the Castle partnered to make the exhibition possible. Salvation Army hosts Feeding America Mobile Food…
Final preparations underway for Festival Foods Kimberly location, locals expect big economic impact
KIMBERLY, Wis. (WFRV) – Festival Foods’ 42nd location is set to open Friday at 6:00 a.m. at 800 E. Maes St. The produce aisles are stocked to perfection, but they may not stay that way for long once the hundreds of expected customers descend on them. “The team is working really hard right now, making…
Wisconsin Department of Health Services monitoring significant increase in Whooping Cough
(WFRV) – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting a significant increase in Whooping Cough cases across the Badger State. Formally known as pertussis, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has received reports of 625 confirmed cases, compared to 51 cases reported in 2023. “We’re not out of the woods yet”: Brown County sees…
