WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Michigan powers to its second national title and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn. Elliot C...
5h ago
Flooding forces closure of Outagamie County Highway F near Nichols
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Outagamie County Highway F remains closed between North Grandy Road and Krull Road, west of the Village of Nichols, due to elevated flood waters. Officials say the roadway is expected to remain closed unt...
6h ago
Universities of Wisconsin board will vote on whether to fire system president who refused to quit
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents scheduled a Tuesday vote to consider firing the system's president, who refused their offer to quietly resign because he said no reason had been given for the surprise o...
8h ago
John Blackwell announces he won't be returning to Wisconsin on eve of transfer portal opening
John Blackwell is leaving Wisconsin after scoring 19.1 points per game for the Badgers this season. Blackwell issued an Instagram post Monday saying he won't return to Wisconsin next season and is instead going through the NBA draft pro...
8h ago
Officials urge ATV, UTV safety as riding season approaches in Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - ATVs and UTVs will be breaking the dust off of them in the coming weeks with warmer temperatures on the horizon. That means it is a good time to get a refresher on the safety needed to operate these machines. Pr...
8h ago
Wisconsin sees fewer new teachers as staffing shortages continue
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Fewer individuals are graduating from educator preparation programs in Wisconsin, and an even smaller share are going on to become licensed teachers in the state, according to state education officials. State Su...
10h ago
Sunny but cooler for Tuesday
The Latest from Storm Team 5... We dealt with brief, passing rain, snow or graupel showers today especially in the morning and early afternoon. These thankfully did not add much mositure to the ground as area rivers and streams are stil...
10h ago
CBS announces what's taking over Colbert's 'Late Show' time slot
(The Hill) - Byron Allen's "Comics Unleashed" is officially moving into "The Late Show's" time slot when the Stephen Colbert-hosted series takes its final bow on CBS next month. The comedy-centric show, hosted by media mogul Allen, will...
11h ago
Woman hospitalized after medical event leads to rollover crash in Fond du Lac County
OSCEOLA, Wis. (WFRV) - A 57-year-old Wisconsin woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after suffering a medical event while driving Monday morning. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, deputies were calle...
12h ago
Wisconsin man arrested after shots fired incident in early March
TAYLOR, Wis. (WFRV) - A 24-year-old Wisconsin man has been arrested following a report of multiple gunshots last month. According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called shortly before 7 p.m. on March 7 for reports ...
13h ago
National News
New Wave of US-Israeli Strikes Hits Iran; IRGC Intelligence Chief Reported Killed
Israeli and U.S. forces carried out a new wave of attacks on Iran on Monday, officials said, in one of the most serious escalations since the conflict...
22h ago
Rescue in the Desert: U.S. Pilot Recovered from Iran After F-15E Crash
A U.S. service member who went missing after Iran shot down an American F-15E fighter jet has been rescued, as fighting across the region continued to...
Apr 05, 2026
Missing in Iran: U.S. Pilot on the Run After F-15E Downed in Clash
A new phase of tension unfolded as two U.S. military aircraft were brought down during ongoing clashes with Iran, according to officials familiar with...
Apr 04, 2026
Constitutional Crisis: Trump Fires AG Pam Bondi Amid Iran War Disagreements
A new assessment suggests weeks of US military strikes may not have damaged Iran's missile capacity as much as the White House has claimed. The report...
Apr 03, 2026
