WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Mandarich returns to NE Wisconsin to share addiction story
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - These days Tony Mandarich is more in the business of lifting people up rather than knocking them down. "There's always hope," Mandarich told Local 5 News. "As bad as it gets, look at my life, look at what happene...
4h ago
Green Bay East High School Girls Flag Football team makes official league debut
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Green Bay East High School made history on Friday night, and it's in celebration of a rapidly spreading sport nationwide. Broncos fan's Lambeau Field LEGO Idea aims to become an official set The East High School ...
7h ago
Potentially century old dynamite turned into Waupaca County Sheriff's Office
WAUPACA COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials in Waupaca County say dynamite was detonated safely on Friday afternoon after a citizen found and turned it in. According to a Waupaca County Sheriff's Office release, a citizen arrived at the sta...
7h ago
The unexpected connection between a Packers rookie and franchise legend
(WFRV) - 500 miles. A 7-hour, 30-minute drive. A 3-hour flight. That's roughly the distance from Lambeau Field to just past the Kentucky state line. Two places now connected by one of the Green Bay Packers' all-time greats and one of the...
7h ago
First day of Packers rookie minicamp in the books
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- Green Bay's rookie minicamp doesn't come with a syllabus-but if it did, Day 1 would look a lot like the first day of school. Broncos fan's Lambeau Field LEGO Idea aims to become an official set As players walked...
10h ago
'Stuff a Squad' event pits Wrightstown Police & Fire against each other for competitive food drive
WRIGHTSTOWN, Wis. (WFRV) - In a combined effort through local authorities and organizations, community members in Wrightstown held a food drive on Friday morning. American Legion and VFW members joined the Wrightstown Police and Fire De...
12h ago
Bay Beach opening for the 2026 summer season
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The familiar sounds of laughter, screams and rumbling coaster tracks are set to return as Bay Beach Amusement Park opens for the season on Saturday. Brown County campgrounds open for the 2026 season Behind the s...
12h ago
Appleton community rallies at Houdini Plaza for workers' rights on 'May Day'
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - The first International Workers' Day was celebrated on May 1, 1890, and now, well over a century later, May Day is still commemorated. 'Stuff a Squad' event pits Wrightstown Police & Fire against each other fo...
12h ago
Sunny Skies and Warmer Temps Arrive for the Weekend
The latest from Storm Team 5... Friday night should have its fair share of clearing skies but with that comes a colder night. With decreasing clouds we see an easier escape of warmer air allowing lows tonight to drop into below freezing...
13h ago
Wisconsin man convicted of sexual assault, chaining up underaged victim in basement
*Author's note-this story contains disturbing details of sexual assault. If you or anybody you know is in need, please click here.* (WFRV) - A southern Wisconsin man faces heavy prison time following a jury trial that led to his convict...
14h ago
National News
US Passes Legal Deadline for Iran Military Authorization
A legal deadline tied to U.S. military action against Iran is approaching, placing renewed focus on the scope and duration of the conflict. Under the ...
May 01, 2026
Oil Prices Rise as Strait of Hormuz Risks Intensify Amid Iran Tensions
Oil prices moved higher following escalating tensions linked to the Iran conflict, with officials pointing to increased risks around key shipping rout...
Apr 30, 2026
Federal Reserve Expected to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates steady Wednesday as policymakers face a difficult mix of elevated inflation, higher gasoline p...
Apr 29, 2026
History in the Making: King Charles III Addresses Congress in High-Stakes U.S. Visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla began a four-day state visit to the United States with a formal welcome in Washington, D.C., marking a high-profile...
Apr 28, 2026
