WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Sweater Weather on Hold: 70s Return to NE Wisconsin
The latest from Storm Team 5... Sunshine is holding strong across Wisconsin and mostly clear skies will continue through the overnight where we drop to the 40s. Tuesday will see straight sunshine with highs in the upper 60s. Thursday can expect the sam...
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Police identify Howard man who died in $150,000 house fire
HOWARD, Wis. (WFRV) -- Following a tragic fire on October 9 that resulted in $150,000 in damages to a home on Glendale Avenue, police have released the name of the victim. According to a press release, 34-year-old Paul Karpenko, who lived in the home, ...
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Richard Riehle of 'Office Space,' over 400 more shows and movies, dies: Reports
The Wisconsin native's career spans roughly five decades.
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Wisconsin woman dead after car crash sets vehicle on fire
WASHBURN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) -- A woman has died after her car crashed into a tree and then proceeded to catch fire in Wisconsin. According to a press release, the Washburn County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a car crashing into a tree the...
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Wisconsin woman survives multiple stabbings by ex-boyfriend
RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. (WFRV) -- A woman in Wisconsin has nearly survived being stabbed multiple times by her jilted ex-boyfriend. According to a press release, a 23-year-old Richland Center resident grabbed his recent ex-girlfriend and stabbed her mult...
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Wisconsin animal shelter hits maximum capacity
CHILTON, Wis. (WFRV) -- A Chilton animal shelter has announced that it is at full capacity for cats. According to a social media post, Eastshore Humane Association's cat kennels are full, and it cannot take any additional strays or surrendered pets. "W...
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Wisconsin nonprofit animal sanctuary announces closure tomorrow
LUXEMBERG, Wis. (WFRV) -- A Luxemberg nonprofit animal sanctuary has announced that they will be officially closing their doors on October 20. According to a social media post, Wilson's Wish in Luxemburg will close its farm location tomorrow, October 2...
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Arrests made after body is recovered from Two Rivers marina, investigation ongoing
TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in Two Rivers report that multiple people are in custody following an investigation into a body that was recently recovered from a marina. According to a release from the Two Rivers Police Department, officers responded...
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Police department in Wisconsin announces officer's unexpected death
MUSCODA, Wis. (WFRV) - A police department is in mourning after announcing the unexpected death of one of its officers on Sunday. According to a release from the Muscoda Police Department, shared by the Grant County Sheriff's Office, Officer Kate Fleis...
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'Arsenal of Freedom Tour' bringing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to Wisconsin
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WFRV) - Pete Hegseth, the United States Secretary of Defense, is set to visit Wisconsin on Tuesday as part of the 'Arsenal of Freedom Tour.' According to a release from the US Department of War, Secretary Hegseth will first make a sto...
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National News
Trump Delays Russia Sanctions for 60 Days as White House Reviews Economic Impact
President Donald Trump is taking more time to decide whether to enforce new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia, as concerns grow over global energ...
Oct 18, 2026
Trump Suspends New Russia Sanctions as Tensions With Ukraine Deepen
President Donald Trump has suspended a new round of U.S. sanctions against Russia, just two days before the measures were scheduled to take effect on ...
Oct 17, 2026
Tragedy at Oregon Elementary School Leaves Four Dead and Two Injured
Three children and a teacher were killed Thursday, October 15, in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Two other people were c...
Oct 16, 2026
Trump Announces Plans for New Military "Super Range" in Montana
President Donald Trump has announced plans to establish a new military testing facility in Montana, expanding the state's role in advanced defense tec...
Oct 15, 2026
