WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Josh Jacobs' case remains open: Brown County District Attorney's Office
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - As Packers Training Camp draws nearer, authorities in Brown County say the investigation into a domestic abuse incident involving running back Josh Jacobs remains ongoing. Jacobs was arrested on the morning of May 23 on several...
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Community quilt in Green Bay celebrates America's 250th anniversary
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A months-long project came to completion on the 4th of July holiday in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Prior to the Festival Foods Fire Over the Fox fireworks show to cap off the night, a community project ...
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Lake Butte des Morts Boat Landing closing for remainder of the 2026 season
OMRO, Wis. (WFRV) - Boaters looking to head out on the waters of Lake Butte des Morts will need to make other plans this summer as the Lake Butte des Morts Boat Landing is closed for the remainder of the season. According to a release from the Winnebag...
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De Pere Police Department seeks help identifying motorcyclists involved in recent crash
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in De Pere are asking for the community's help in identifying two motorcyclists believed to be involved in a recent crash. According to a release from the De Pere Police Department, the crash took place on July 4 around 8:...
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Two Milwaukee Brewers named as 2026 MLB All-Stars
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is fast approaching, and two Milwaukee Brewers have had their names called to participate in the Midsummer Classic. As of July 6, the Brewers currently hold the second-best record in Major League Base...
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Plane hit by firework while landing at Chicago airport on Fourth of July
Delta Flight 1076 was struck by a firework near Chicago's Midway Airport on the Fourth of July, but landed safely without incident.
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Beautiful day Monday, rain by the middle of the week
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... Gorgeous weather is on the way for the beginning of the week as high pressure delivers lots of sunshine! Humidity will stay comfortable with light northeast winds from 5 to 10 miles p...
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Improperly disposed of fireworks spark De Pere house fire, causes $150,000 in damage
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - Five people are without a home, and one person is hurt after improperly disposed of fireworks spark a house fire in De Pere, resulting in damages estimated at $150,000. According to a release from the De Pere Fire Rescue, crews r...
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One hurt following 4th of July shooting in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin say one person is hurt following a shooting at a barbecue during the 4th of July holiday. According to a release from the Madison Police Department, officers responded at 8:52 p.m. to the 3000 block of Tu...
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Firefighters in Wisconsin have busy night, respond to multiple fireworks-related fires
PINE LAKE, Wis. (WFRV) - Firefighters in northern Wisconsin had a busy 4th of July night as they responded to back-to-back fireworks-related fire calls. According to a release from the Pine Lake Fire Rescue, crews first responded at 11:00 p.m. to the a...
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National News
Eight Wounded, Including Four Children, in Coney Island Fourth of July Shooting
Eight people, including four children, were wounded in a shooting during Fourth of July celebrations in Coney Island, Brooklyn. CNN reported that the ...
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Trump Marks America's 250th Anniversary After Storm Delay
President Donald Trump marked the United States' 250th anniversary with a late Fourth of July address on the National Mall after storms forced a tempo...
Jul 05, 2026
Extreme Heat Forces July Fourth Cancellations Across Eastern U.S.
Extreme heat disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across the central and eastern United States, with local officials canceling or postponing parades,...
Jul 04, 2026
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 ...
Jul 03, 2026
