WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Keeping pets safe during a heatwave: Tips from the Wisconsin Humane Society
(WFRV) - While Wisconsinites look to keep themselves and their loved ones safe during the upcoming forecasted heatwave, it's also important to check on all pets. Officials with the Wisconsin Humane Society are helping pet owners keep their pets safe by...
2h ago
LIST: Cooling shelters across northeast Wisconsin to escape extreme heat
(WFRV) - This week, Wisconsin is under an extreme heat warning, with the heat index expected to reach 100+ degrees. Temperatures this high can be extremely dangerous, and everyone is encouraged to find somewhere indoors to take a break from the heat. B...
2h ago
Heat safety tips from Wisconsin health experts
(WFRV) - With the heat index in northeast Wisconsin forecasted to reach into the 100s this week, local health experts are providing tips on how to stay safe. Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services are warning Wisconsinites to take t...
2h ago
Wisconsin American Legion Riders hold "Cruise for a Cause" event
(WFRV) - More than 70 motorcycles were out burning rubber on the roads throughout Wisconsin this weekend as they took part in an event held for a good cause. Over the weekend, the Wisconsin American Legion Riders held its "Cruise for a Cause" event, a ...
3h ago
Wisconsin 15-year-old hurt in shooting incident
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - A 15-year-old in Wisconsin is hurt but in stable condition following a shooting incident on Thursday evening. According to a release from the Madison Police Department, officers responded at 5:33 p.m. to a home on the 2100 block ...
4h ago
Menasha rallies for Community Clothes Closet's fundraiser
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) - The Menasha community gathered in Jefferson Park on Sunday to help support an organization working to help out those in need. Community Clothes Closet hosted its first-ever "Common Thread: A Community Day," which was an event fea...
4h ago
Heat index in the 100s this week!
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... Get ready for a very uncomfortable week to be outside! We went from a recent stretch of nice summer conditions, to kicking into high heat and humidity quickly - and that starts today....
4h ago
Tiger at wildlife sanctuary in Wisconsin passes away peacefully
WEST BEND, Wis. (WFRV) - A beloved tiger at a wildlife sanctuary in Wisconsin peacefully passed away over the weekend with her cubs beside her. According to a heartfelt post on social media, officials with the Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary confirmed the de...
5h ago
Duplicate ballots sent to some Green Bay voters, officials say
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - As the residents of Green Bay prepare for the upcoming August primary, City of Green Bay officials say some voters may have received duplicate ballets. According to a release, by the end of the day on Thursday, all 5,084 voters...
6h ago
RECAP: Kaleiya Romero wins 2026 Island Resort Championship
HARRIS, Mich. (WFRV) -- After losing in a playoff last week, Kaleiya Romero would not be denied this time: securing her first ever professional win on the Epson Tour. Romero forced a playoff with Liqi Zeng after making a birdie on the 18th hole par-4, ...
11h ago
National News
U.S. and Iran Move Toward Talks After New Strikes
CNN reported that the United States and Iran have agreed to pause further strikes after a sharp escalation tied to the Strait of Hormuz. The reported ...
8h ago
Kentucky Flooding Leaves Four Dead as Emergency Crews Respond to Widespread Storm Damage
Kentucky officials said four people died after heavy thunderstorms caused severe flooding across parts of the state, leading Gov. Andy Beshear to decl...
Jun 28, 2026
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...
Jun 27, 2026
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









