WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
'Poop pills' may be the key to a long-term cure for nut allergies: Study
Capsules formulated from the feces of people without nut allergies may be the cure.
2h ago
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to deliver remarks in Oshkosh as part of 'Arsenal of Freedom' tour
(WFRV) - US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, will be traveling to Oshkosh on Monday as part of his nationwide "Arsenal of Freedom" tour. According to the US Department of War, Secretary Hegseth will travel to Omaha, Nebraska to visit US Strategic Comman...
3h ago
Wisconsin driver pulled over for speeding 114 mph in a 55 mph zone after 'horrible' round of golf
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - For a lot of folks, golfing is a very popular and relaxing pastime. But for others, a poor round can be the deciding factor in a series of bad decisions. A Wisconsin driver recently felt the effects of that after being pull...
4h ago
Wisconsin police use drone, K9 to locate thief who stole medical equipment
JACKSON, Wis. (WFRV) - A Wisconsin man is in custody for charges of theft and obstruction after police used a drone and K9 assistance to locate him following a suspected theft on Friday. According to Jackson Police, on August 21 at around 2:30 p.m., of...
5h ago
Wisconsin police arrest wrong-way driver for 5th OWI, bail jumping
JACKSON, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in Wisconsin have arrested one man for his 5th OWI and bail jumping on Thursday afternoon after it was reported he was driving the wrong way on the highway. According to the Jackson Police, on August 20 at around 4:45 p.m....
5h ago
Cooler Temps Arrive During Overnight Hours
The latest from Storm Team 5... The weekend is wrapping up but luckily its on a good note with sunny skies and highs only reaching the lower 70s. Overnight lows continue to be on the chilly side with temperatures dropping to the lower 50s, in the North...
6h ago
Green Bay area motorcyclist dies after multi-vehicle collision on State Highway 172
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities say one man is dead and another woman is injured following a multi-vehicle crash that occurred on the State Highway 172 bridge Saturday night. The Brown County Sheriff's Office responded on August 22, around 9:30...
7h ago
HSSPX: Notre Dame Academy pulls away in OT thriller vs. Neenah
(WFRV) - High school football ramps across Northeast Wisconsin. Thursday and Friday night's Week 1 openers did not disappoint, including our game of the week: Notre Dame Academy vs. Neenah. Thursday night's scores: Friday night's scores: Our Xceptiona...
17h ago
XCEPTIONAL ATHLETE: Notre Dame Academy's Richie Flanigan
(WFRV) - This week's Xceptional Athlete of the Week hails from Notre Dame Academy, where the Local 5 Sports Team is highlighting senior Richie Flanigan. The offensive lineman is one of several headliners in a star-studded senior class for the Tritons. ...
17h ago
Manitowoc Police remind drivers of traffic laws after pedestrian is struck in crosswalk
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Manitowoc want to remind all drivers of state traffic laws after one resident was struck by a vehicle on Saturday evening while crossing the road in a crosswalk. According to the department, on August 22 around 5...
20h ago
National News
US and Canada Push for Trade Deal Ahead of Tariff Deadline
The United States and Canada were working through final trade issues Friday as a deadline approached that could bring steep new tariffs on Canadian go...
Aug 22, 2026
Woman Charged in Alleged ISIS-Inspired Plot Targeting New York State Capitol
A 35-year-old Albany woman has been charged with allegedly planning an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol. Reuters reported that feder...
Aug 21, 2026
Trump Signals Plans for Another Meeting With Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump says he intends to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, raising the possibility of renewed direct diplomacy be...
Aug 20, 2026
Trump Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports as Trade Talks Continue
President Donald Trump has temporarily paused plans to impose 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports as trade negotiations betwe...
Aug 19, 2026
