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Iran Reviews U.S. Peace Proposal to End War and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Iran is reviewing a U.S. peace proposal aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route f...
3h ago
Appleton ending use of Flock cameras
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - The city of Appleton will no longer use Flock Safety cameras. "Concerns about the integrity of Flock's underlying system have eroded our trust," Appleton mayor Jake Woodford said in a statement. Flock Safety c...
5h ago
Freedom's Donovan Davis commits to Iowa State
(WFRV) - Freedom High School junior Donovan Davis, the No. 2 ranked player in Wisconsin and the nation's No. 7 power forward in the Class of 2027, announced Wednesday evening that he has committed to Iowa State to continue his basketball...
6h ago
Bowling alley in Fond du Lac County catches fire, investigation underway
ELDORADO, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials are investigating a fire that broke out at a bowling alley in Fond du Lac County around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Hantavirus risk in NE Wisconsin low, but health officials urge precautions According to the...
7h ago
Spirit of America: Harry Houdini's lasting legacy spans over a century later
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - In downtown Appleton, Harry Houdini has captured attention for over a century. Spirit of America: Community quilt project unites Green Bay for nation's 250th celebration Although he was born in Budapest, Hun...
10h ago
HealthWatch: Blood flow restriction therapy at Aurora BayCare transforms man's weight loss journey
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Two years ago, Kyle Krueger decided he needed to make a change in his life. Click here for more HealthWatch stories! "I have two boys, and I reached a point where I was trying to get healthy, and it was pretty d...
10h ago
Sustainably Speaking: Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance Clean-Up
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Volunteers across northeast Wisconsin took to the nice weather on May 2 and spent the morning making a difference - one piece of trash at a time. Click here for more Sustainably Speaking stories! Dozens of communi...
11h ago
Hantavirus risk in NE Wisconsin low, but health officials urge precautions
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Hantavirus, a rare but serious virus linked to rodents, is getting national attention; however, Brown County Public Health officials say the risk for those in Northeast Wisconsin remains low for now. Samaritan's ...
11h ago
Neenah celebrates more than 100 students at Applauding Student Abilities event
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) - More than 100 students were recognized Wednesday morning during the annual Neenah Applauding Student Abilities event. The celebration highlights students of all ability levels, recognizing their achievements and un...
11h ago
Taylor Jenkins introduced as the next head coach of the Bucks
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) -- On Wednesday afternoon, former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins was introduced as the next head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Jenkins' hiring was first reported by The Athletic and ESPN on April 23rd...
11h ago
National News
Iran Reviews U.S. Peace Proposal to End War and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Iran is reviewing a U.S. peace proposal aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route f...
3h ago
Strategic Pause: Trump Halts "Project Freedom" Amid High-Stakes Iran Talks
President Donald Trump has paused Project Freedom, the U.S. military effort to help commercial ships move through the Strait of Hormuz, while talks wi...
May 06, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Escalation: International Vessels Damaged as Tensions Rise
U.S. Central Command said American forces moved to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after renewed threats and reported attacks in t...
May 05, 2026
Escalation in Hormuz: Iran Claims Strike on US Vessel as "Project Freedom" Begins
New developments in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns about maritime security and global trade. Officials confirmed that Iran claimed responsi...
May 04, 2026
