WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Appleton committee discuss future of ALPR technology in city
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - What will the future look like for automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology in the city of Appleton? It's a question that city leaders contemplated on Wednesday evening at the city's safety and licensing committee meetin...
9h ago
Less stormy, heat and humidity returns
From Storm Team 5... After a wild night of intense hail and torrential rainfall - we will slowly enter a quieter stretch of weather here in NE WI for the rest of the week. Rain showers will get more isolated and lighter for the overnight hours heading ...
13h ago
Couple attempts to set Guinness World Record at Wisconsin Dells water park
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (WFRV) -- "You may take the slide," said the officiant of Jon and Keisha Lakoduk's wedding vow renewals, standing alongside the couple atop a 60-foot waterslide at the Land of Natura on June 23, according to a press release. The c...
15h ago
Green Bay Police advise residents not to travel amid street flooding
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Green Bay Police Department has released an emergency advisory warning residents not to travel amid the flooding from today's storm. "A very large number of roads are submerged in water and are currently impassible," the a...
15h ago
Badges and Bobbers event held by De Pere Police and Fire
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) -- De Pere first responders and youth anglers alike were both on the water today, participating in the Badges and Bobbers event held by De Pere Fire and Police Departments. The event brings kids, ages 9-14, on a fishing trip. The k...
15h ago
Sights and Sounds from severe thunderstorm in northeast Wisconsin
(WFRV) - A slideshow of different photos and videos capturing the severe weather northeast Wisconsin experienced today is provided below:
16h ago
Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary roof collapses during severe weather, emergency fosters needed
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Due to severe ongoing weather raging throughout northeast Wisconsin, the roof at Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary in Green Bay has collapsed. The sanctuary announced the news earlier on Wednesday via a video posted to their social medi...
16h ago
Roundabout in Neenah closed due to overturned semi
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) - The City of Neenah Police Department is alerting local travelers that a roundabout is closed after a semi-tractor and trailer overturned earlier on Wednesday. The roundabout at Breezewood and I-41 South in Neenah is closed until f...
16h ago
Semi crash leads to PSA about route selection and safe driving
IOWA COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Iowa County Sheriff's Office is reminding all drivers, including those in charge of commercial vehicles, that safe driving involves more than simply following posted signs and legal weight limits. On June 24, the sheriff'...
17h ago
Oshkosh Aviation Park development moves forward at Wittman Regional Airport
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - What is now an open field near Wittman Regional Airport could soon become a major hub for aviation businesses. Arizona-based developer Volare Hangars is moving forward with plans to build on a nearly 80-acre development on the so...
17h ago
National News
Trump Administration Seeks $87.6 Billion in Supplemental Funding as Congress Weighs New Budget Request
The Trump administration has submitted an $87.6 billion supplemental funding request to Congress, according to documents sent to lawmakers on June 24....
10h ago
Senate Votes To Halt U.S. Military Action Against Iran
The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to direct President Donald Trump to stop U.S. military action against Iran, Reuters reported, joining the House in a rar...
Jun 24, 2026
NTSB Investigates Close Call Between Delta and American Airlines Jets at Boston Airport
Federal investigators are examining a runway incident involving aircraft operated by Delta Air Lines and American Airlines at Boston Logan Internation...
Jun 23, 2026
US Military Strike on Caribbean Vessel Leaves Two Dead, Six Survivors Rescued
A U.S. military operation in the Caribbean resulted in the deaths of two people after forces targeted a vessel that officials said was connected to dr...
Jun 22, 2026









