WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
13-year-old pedestrian hit by an SUV in Waupaca County, investigation underway
MUKWA, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Waupaca County released information about a crash that involved a teenage pedestrian. According to the Waupaca County Sheriff's Office, on June 26, around 5:15 p.m., authorities got a report of a vehicle vs. pedestri...
1h ago
GB nonprofits mull future after building condemned after storm
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The city of Green Bay has officially condemned a building on Broadway that had its roof partially collapse during the severe storm on Wednesday. The Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary and New Day Women's Center both call the building hom...
12h ago
Oneida Nation's 52nd annual Pow Wow begins in Wisconsin
ONEIDA, Wis. (WFRV) -- Oneida Nation's 52nd annual Pow Wow started its first of three days on June 26. The public is invited to Norbert Hill Center to partake in a three-day celebration that features traditional dance and drum competitions, native food...
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Appleton police condemn surge in drunk driving incidents; 11 OWI arrests in 5 days
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Appleton Police Department has taken to social media to condemn the amount of drunk driving that has taken place in the city. "In the past five days, Appleton police officers have arrested eleven drivers for Operating While...
14h ago
Milwaukee man convicted in fentanyl death
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) -- After a six-day jury trial, a Milwaukee man was officially convicted on a charge of First Degree Reckless Homicide, according to a press release. The 27-year-old was the source of fentanyl that led to the death of a Fond Du La...
14h ago
WFRV Vice President and General Manager Judson Beck retires
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- Judson Beck, a storied individual with a 44-year career in broadcasting, and the Vice President/General Manager of WFRV Local 5, has officially retired. "I'm just so proud to have been part of this team and to work with this g...
15h ago
Volunteers needed for Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day
(WFRV) -- The 13th annual Aquatic Invasive Species Day is coming up on August 8, and UW-Madison's Water Action Volunteers program is reaching out to the community for volunteers to help search for invasive species across the state. There are five sites...
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RECAP: Two aces after the first-round of the Island Resort Championship
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- You almost couldn't have asked for a better first day of the Epson Tour's Island Resort Championship. 15 golfers shot 6-under par or better, with Megan Schofill, Liqi Zeng, and Kelly Xu sharing the first-round lead at 8-under....
16h ago
Gavin McKenna becomes first Penn State athlete drafted 1st overall since 2000
(WHTM) - The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, a widely expected move for the prodigy winger who has been tabbed as a top pick in the league for years. McKenna, 18,...
17h ago
UPDATE: Pre-trial delayed for a second time for Sturgeon Bay man accused of child sex crimes
June 26, 2026 - 5:58 p.m. STURGEON BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The 69-year-old Sturgeon Bay man charged with multiple child sex crimes, including 2nd-degree sexual assault, was in court on June 26 for a status conference. Court records show that Joseph Schinkte...
18h ago
National News
US Strikes Iranian Targets After Ship Hit Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. officials said American forces carried out strikes on Iranian targets after a drone hit the Singapore-flagged cargo ship Ever Lovely near the Str...
7h ago
Supreme Court Allows End of TPS Protections for Haitian and Syrian Immigrants
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, a decision that could affe...
Jun 26, 2026
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....
Jun 25, 2026
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









