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Pope Francis dies at 88

Pope Francis dies at 88

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88. Bells tolled in Catholic churches from his native Argentina to the Philippines and across Rome as news spread around…

Few showers and wind to start Draft week in Titletown

Few showers and wind to start Draft week in Titletown

The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… Many communities picked up a quarter to half inch of rain last night, and there still could be some light rain or sprinkles Monday morning. Heading into the afternoon, mostly cloudy skies with a small rain chance over the north and blustery winds! West/northwest winds…

“Welcome to hot dog heaven:” Brewers introduce new Hot Dog Club

“Welcome to hot dog heaven:” Brewers introduce new Hot Dog Club

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials with the Milwaukee Brewers announced a new membership club for hot dog lovers looking to enter into a hot dog heaven. According to a release, starting on Friday, May 2, fans can now become a hot dog VIP by joining the new Brewers Hot Dog Club. Appleton, Green Bay named…

Domestic dispute in Appleton leads to barricade, suspect arrested

Domestic dispute in Appleton leads to barricade, suspect arrested

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – A domestic disturbance in Appleton, Wisconsin on April 18 led to the arrest of a suspect who barricaded himself inside the residence. According to the Appleton Police Department, on the night of April 18, officers were sent to a reported domestic disturbance in the 700 block of North Hawthorne Drive. Officers…

Appleton, Green Bay named top 100 places to live in the US in 2025

Appleton, Green Bay named top 100 places to live in the US in 2025

(WFRV) – Ahead of the NFL Draft, Green Bay is receiving more good news as it, and the City of Appleton, have been named a top 100 place to live in the US in 2025, according to Livability.com. Livability has been curating its annual list of the “Best Places To Live in the US” for…

Wisconsin woman, Washington man dead following crash in Langlade County

Wisconsin woman, Washington man dead following crash in Langlade County

VILAS, Wis. (WFRV) – Two people, including a man from Washington and a woman from Wisconsin, are dead following a crash Friday morning in Langlade County, authorities said. According to a release from the Langlade County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at 9:30 a.m. to County Highway C in the Town of Vilas for reports of…

Neenah man mistakenly threatened with deportation by DHS email

Neenah man mistakenly threatened with deportation by DHS email

NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) – A Fox Valley man says he was stunned when he received an early morning email from the Department of Homeland Security, telling him his “parole” had been terminated and he needed to leave the United States. But Tom Frantz is a natural-born American citizen. Man fires gun at Oshkosh business with…