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When Social Security recipients will get September payments
September brings four Social Security payment dates. Here's when recipients can expect their checks to arrive.
4h ago
Wisconsin village calls for respect after vandals damage basketball courts
HARRISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Village of Harrison officials want to remind parents of something seemingly obvious-basketball courts are for playing basketball. According to a social media post shared to the village's account, basketball courts in the area ha...
4h ago
Packers 2026 roster: Green Bay keeps six receivers, seven defensive linemen
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - After a day of trades amongst several NFL teams, the Packers have reduced their roster to 53 players during NFL mandated reductions on Sunday evening. Green Bay can start building its practice squad after the waiver process con...
5h ago
Sheriff's Office investigates stabbing incident at Wisconsin gas station
RICHLAND COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities are currently investigating a stabbing incident that occurred at a gas station on Sunday. According to a notice from the Richland County Sheriff's Office, officials responded on August 30 to a Shell gas statio...
5h ago
Freedom Fuel gas stations sold stolen fuel, lawsuit claims
The fuel cost nearly $4 million. The supplier has yet to pay for it, the lawsuit alleges.
6h ago
Packers' Micah Parsons moved to PUP list, will miss at least four games
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Packers have officially moved defensive end Micah Parsons to the Reserve/PUP list on Sunday, ruling him out for a minimum of four games at the beginning of the regular season, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter...
7h ago
Google Maps updates label to 'Lake America' following executive order; Apple Maps yet to switch
(WFRV) - Users opening Google Maps in the US may notice a major change along the northern border-Lake Ontario has officially been relabeled to 'Lake America.' The tech giant became the first major digital mapping service to update its platform followin...
7h ago
Packers RB Josh Jacobs added to NFL's Commissioner's Exempt List
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - It appears as though the future of Josh Jacobs is even more uncertain after he was officially placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List on Sunday, ahead of the upcoming regular season. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, sources ...
9h ago
Packers acquire RB Kaleb Johnson from the Steelers for TBD draft pick
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Just hours after confirming QB Kyle McCord would be leaving Green Bay, the Packers have shaken up their roster once again, this time adding depth. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Packers are acquiring running back Kaleb ...
10h ago
Two teenagers die, two injured after crashing vehicle into tree in Marinette Co.
MARINETTE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Two teenagers are dead and two more individuals are injured following a single-vehicle crash late Saturday night. Marinette County Sheriff Randy Miller reported that on August 29, around 10:55 p.m., the dispatch center r...
11h ago
National News
European Central Bankers Worry U.S. Tensions Could Bring More Market Turbulence
European central bankers are becoming increasingly concerned that strained relations with the United States could create more uncertainty in global fi...
18h ago
U.S. Announces New Oil Agreement With Venezuela
The United States has entered into a new oil agreement with Venezuela that could reshape energy ties between the two countries. Reuters reported that ...
Aug 29, 2026
U.S.-Hosted G20 Finance Meeting to Focus on Growth, Trade Imbalances and Iran Sanctions
Finance ministers and central bank governors are set to meet in Asheville, North Carolina, for a U.S.-hosted G20 gathering focused on global growth, t...
Aug 28, 2026
Meta Reaches Major Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims
Meta has reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with a coalition of U.S. states over allegations involving the effects of Facebook and Instagram on ...
Aug 27, 2026
