WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
HIGHLIGHTS: Rainy week 5 under high school lights
(WFRV) - After being treated to great weather throughout the opening weeks of the high school football season, Mother Nature made her presence felt Friday night, with steady rain creating challenging conditions under the lights. Despite the weather, te...
4h ago
Tom Drill, aka 'Mr. Manitowoc', passes away
(WFRV) - An icon in Manitowoc has reportedly died as Tom Drill, otherwise known as 'Mr. Manitowoc' passed away. Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels posted on his Facebook that Tom Drill, otherwise known as 'Mr. Manitowoc' passed away. Nickels described Dril...
7h ago
Professional Bull Rider Marcus Mast talks about his career as event comes to Resch Center
(WFRV) - Stacy Engebretson was joined by Marcus Mast who is a professional bull rider ahead of the event at the Resch Center. Mast talked about how he got into bull riding. He described his career as 'blessed' and has won multiple titles. He also talke...
7h ago
Wisconsin woman charged with child abuse after 'extensive' investigation
(WFRV) - Authorities in southern Wisconsin released information about a child abuse arrest following an extensive investigation. According to the Shorewood Hills Police Department, back on August 28 around 2:15 a.m. officers were sent to a residence fo...
8h ago
From Guatemala to Green Bay: Mi Favorita owner opens second supermarket location
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A Green Bay business owner who came to Wisconsin from Guatemala more than two decades ago is expanding her business with a second Mi Favorita Supermarket location. Owner Nora Grajeda joined city leaders and community members Fr...
9h ago
Police department in Wisconsin warns students about pranks, after complaints of diesel fuel
(WFRV) - Authorities in southern Wisconsin issued a warning to students who are thinking about doing some pranks. The Muskego Police Department posted on its Facebook page, reminding students that any 'pranks' the results in property damage will be inv...
9h ago
Suspect arrested on homicide charge 31 years after James Ruland's Fond du Lac County disappearance
(WFRV) - 31 years after James Ruland's disappearance, the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a suspect on a homicide charge. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, on September 18, detectives arrested a suspect t...
12h ago
Retired Wisconsin police officer with over 1,000 OWI arrests passes away
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Officers with a police department in Wisconsin are mourning the loss of a retired officer who had more than 1,000 OWI arrests throughout his years of service. In a heartfelt post on social media by the Middleton Police Departme...
13h ago
No Downtown Appleton Farm Market this week as vendors cancel due to weather
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - The Downtown Appleton Farm Market will not take place on Saturday as a large number of vendors are canceling due to the forecasted weather. In a post on social media, due to the large number of vendors canceling, officials say t...
13h ago
Students in Green Bay donate over 5,000 boxes of mac and cheese
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - In a food drive that began on September 11, students at one Green Bay school gathered over 5,000 boxes of mac and cheese to be donated. Local Five was at the Aldo Leopold School Friday morning for a day dedicated to helping oth...
14h ago
National News
Washington Targets Cuban Nickel Reserves and Military in Latest Sanctions Round
The United States has imposed new sanctions on 11 Cuban entities and individuals connected to the country's nickel industry and military operations. R...
Sep 18, 2026
Canada Eyes Closer EU Alliance as U.S. Trade Tensions Grow
Canada is looking to build a much closer relationship with the European Union as its trade dispute with the United States continues to reshape Ottawa'...
Sep 17, 2026
Oil market on alert: East-West Pipeline closed following drone strike
Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline has been shut down after drone attacks damaged the critical oil route, creating another challenge for an already str...
Sep 16, 2026
Trump Pushes Faster AI Development as Safety Concerns Grow
President Donald Trump is resisting calls to slow the development of advanced artificial intelligence as the United States competes with China for tec...
Sep 15, 2026
