WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Timber Rattlers once again postpone season opener due to inclement weather
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers will once again have to wait for their season opener. According to a release, the doubleheader set for Friday was rained out, and a doubleheader has once again been scheduled, thi...
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Packers 'concerned' as Congress reviews Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - It's well documented that the Packers have survived many attempts at getting them to leave Green Bay, and that they play in by far the smallest market in the NFL. Timber Rattlers gear up for 2026 season wit...
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Another Ice Storm Warning Reaches Northeast Wisconsin
The latest from Storm Team 5... Friday night will be the calm before our next storm system. We are anticipating another icing but fortunately we will see it more confined to the counties Northwest of the valley and not as widespread as ...
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Hometown Heroes: Schmude brothers' continued family legacy of military service
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - Although their military journeys sent them to different corners of the country and world, the Schmude brothers' story is best told together. Hometown Heroes: Oshkosh veteran honored as Omro Legionnaire of the Year ...
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Guilty verdict reached in murder of Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - The man charged with homicide for the fatal shooting of Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder learned his fate on Friday afternoon after jury deliberation. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, Tremain...
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Pair of former Green Bay Gamblers sign NHL entry-level contracts
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A pair of former Green Bay Gamblers are officially NHL-bound after signing their entry-level contracts. Timber Rattlers gear up for 2026 season with plenty of potential The Gamblers posted on Facebook on Friday a...
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Emplify Health acquires naming rights to football field at Titletown
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WFRV) - The name of Titletown's football field is officially changing-and just to be certain, Lambeau Field is unimpacted. According to Emplify Health by Bellin, the company has 'expanded its presence' by acquiring th...
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Manufacturing company in Wisconsin closing plant, 70 workers to lose jobs
CUDAHY, Wis. (WFRV) - A manufacturing company based out of Milwaukee announced that one of its other plants in Wisconsin will permanently close soon. According to a letter from Regal Rexnord Corporation to the Wisconsin Department of Wo...
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1 crew member rescued, 1 missing after Iran shoots down F-15 fighter jet
One of the two U.S. crew members of a U.S. fighter jet that was shot down over Iran was rescued by U.S. forces, a U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told The Hill on Friday. A search and rescue is underway for the ...
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1 dead, 3 hurt after vehicle crashes into a tree in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - One person is dead and three others are hurt after a vehicle in Wisconsin crashed into a tree early Tuesday morning. According to a release from the Madison Police Department, officers responded around 12:30 a.m. ...
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National News
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...
14h ago
China's Expanding Nuclear Infrastructure Draws Global Attention
New satellite findings have raised fresh questions about China's nuclear capabilities, with analysts pointing to a series of construction projects tie...
Apr 02, 2026
Trump Signals Possible Endgame as Iran Conflict Shakes Oil Markets
A new phase in the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is beginning to take shape as officials point to signs of a slowdown in figh...
Apr 01, 2026
TSA Shutdown Crisis: Paychecks Finally Arrive as Record-Breaking Airport Delays Ease
Travelers moving through major U.S. airports faced long security lines and missed departures as federal screening operations struggled to keep up with...
Mar 31, 2026
