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National Weather Service releases preliminary Wisconsin tornado results, one EF3
(WFRV) - The National Weather Service has released its preliminary tornado survey results from the severe weather that tore through central Wisconsin on Friday. Officials say that based on the results, one tornado was rated EF3, and a s...
1h ago
8 children killed, teenager among 3 people injured in 'tragic' Louisiana mass shooting: Police
SHREVEPORT, La. (NEXSTAR) - Eight children were killed and three people, including a teenager, were injured in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, authorities have confirmed. The suspect is also dead, after being fatally shot by po...
6h ago
Wisconsin deputy catches bear crossing County Highway on dash cam
IOWA COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - A deputy in southwestern Wisconsin caught a bear crossing a local County Highway on their dash cam on Sunday morning. The Iowa County Sheriff's Office posted the video on its Facebook page, along with a few re...
6h ago
Donations being collected in Black Creek for flooding victims
BLACK CREEK, Wis. (WFRV) - Donations are being collected in Black Creek for flooding victims in surrounding communities. Black Creek Fire & Rescue posted a list on Facebook of items that they are collecting. The following items can...
6h ago
Bicyclist seriously injured in Sheboygan hit and run, officers look for witnesses
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WFRV) - Officers in Sheboygan are looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed a hit and run on North 3rd Street that left a bicyclist seriously injured. Around 6:55 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, the Sheboygan Poli...
8h ago
Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray
BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. (AP) - About 1,000 animal welfare activists who tried to gain entry Saturday to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin were turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd an...
8h ago
Officers respond to crash due to traffic light outage near Green Bay's University Avenue
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - First responders and utility workers responded to the east side of Green Bay on Sunday morning following a crash that resulted from traffic light outages in the area. According to a release from the Green Bay Po...
8h ago
Seasonally cool again to wrap up the weekend in northeast Wisconsin
The Latest from Storm Team 5... While we can't rule out a passing flurry or two this Sunday morning, plan on more clouds than sunshine today. Highs will manage the upper 30s to low and mid 40s, running 10-15 degrees cooler than normal. ...
9h ago
Trump Signs Psychedelic Research Order With Joe Rogan at White House
President Trump signed an executive order on April 18, 2026, aimed at expanding federal research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine. Officials...
14h ago
'Frozen Phoenix' cruise to win over Barnstormers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- Normally referred to as the Green Bay Blizzard, on Saturday night against the Iowa Barnstormers, the Blizzard transformed into the UW-Green Bay Frozen Phoenix. Green Bay never trailed in this game, leading...
20h ago
National News
Trump Signs Psychedelic Research Order With Joe Rogan at White House
President Trump signed an executive order on April 18, 2026, aimed at expanding federal research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine. Officials...
14h 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 ...
Apr 18, 2026
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
