WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Fox Valley first responders emergency drill
APPLETON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Wis. (WFRV) - On Wednesday night, first responders had a chance to practice skills that they hope they'll never have to use in real life. Local first responders from several different departments participated in a disast...
6h ago
Pennsylvania State Police helicopter violently collides with plane, pilot dead: FAA
Two people were aboard the PSP aircraft when it collided with a Cessna 150 around 6:50 p.m., a Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson said in a statement.
7h ago
Six Wisconsin films awarded first round of tax credits
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) -- Wisconsin has made good on its promise to grow its film industry, announcing that more than $1 million in film tax credits have officially been awarded to six Wisconsin productions. According to a press release, the state's new ...
8h ago
Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination
Thousands of popular eye drops used to treat red and itchy eyes are being recalled nationwide because they may be contaminated, according to the FDA.
9h ago
Appleton American Legion Post 38 sells hundreds of meals to support veteran Honor Flights
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) -- Appleton American Legion Post 38 hosted a tasty fundraiser today to raise money for local veterans to go on an Honor Flight. The Brat Fry and Corn Extravaganza is an event that has grown over the years, serving as a community g...
9h ago
Milwaukee man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sex trafficking, arson offenses
(WFRV) - A Milwaukee man was sentenced to a total of 30 years in prison on Tuesday for charges related to sex trafficking and arson. The US Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that 46-year-old Bobby McNeil was convicted of five f...
10h ago
Wisconsin State Patrol urges drivers to slow down, stay alert in I-41 work zones
WRIGHTSTOWN, Wis. (WFRV) - Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert while traveling through construction zones along Interstate 41. State Trooper Michael Abrahamson said speeding and distracted driving are two of the bigg...
11h ago
Army battalion in Georgia offering 4 days of GTA 6 play as reenlistment incentive
A U.S. Army battalion in Georgia is offering eligible soldiers a four-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) as a reenlistment incentive once the highly anticipated game gets released this fall.
11h ago
Corvettes of the Bay bring cars and supplies to local veterans
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Corvettes rolled into Veterans Manor on Green Bay's northeast side, bringing local veterans a chance to check out the cars and some needed supplies. Members of Corvettes of the Bay brought donations including shampoo, soap, toi...
11h ago
WI man arrested after police find meth, marijuana, and 11 firearms in Neillsville tavern
NEILLSVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) -- A 58-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested for possessing copious amounts of weed, meth, and multiple firearms, according to a press release. The Neillsville resident was caught with the drugs out in plain sight while officers...
11h ago
National News
Trump Signals Plans for Another Meeting With Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump says he intends to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, raising the possibility of renewed direct diplomacy be...
2h ago
Trump Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports as Trade Talks Continue
President Donald Trump has temporarily paused plans to impose 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports as trade negotiations betwe...
Aug 19, 2026
U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise as Peace Deadline Expires
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after a 60-day deadline for reaching a broader peace agreement expired without a breakthrough....
Aug 18, 2026
Shift in Defense Policy: Trump Scales Back South Korea Military Exercises
President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, altering the scale of one of the ke...
Aug 17, 2026
