WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon
While scientists are not too concerned about this particular piece of space junk, it highlights the growing threat as more and more items cram into orbit.
10m ago
Why cyclospora can be deadly for some people
Michigan health officials reported what appear to be the first deaths in connection with the ongoing cyclospora outbreak on Monday.
24m ago
Home explosion in Stanley injures three, cause unknown
STANLEY, Wis. (WFRV) -- Two individuals were hospitalized, with another injured, following a home explosion the night of August 3 in the town of Stanley, Wisconsin. According to a Facebook post, the Stanley Police Department responded to a report of an...
41m ago
Door County Sheriff issues PSA regarding water safety after recent incidents
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Door County is a beautiful destination spot, especially with its many water areas. But as beautiful and serene as they are, they can also be extremely unpredictable, and every person choosing to go out should be well-informed...
51m ago
Wisconsin pickup truck driver strikes multiple trees after leaving roadway
PINE LAKE, Wis. (WFRV) - A pickup driver was not having the best of mornings after leaving the roadway and hitting several trees off of County Highway W on Tuesday morning. According to Pine Lake Fire Rescue, on August 4 around 7:00 a.m., firefighters ...
1h ago
Showers and Thunderstorms Reach NE Wisconsin
The latest from Storm Team 5... We are in for an evening with much needed rain showers and even a few rumbles of thunder. With this rain also comes some cooler temps as we see these storms advancing ahead of a cold front. Wednesday has a chance of seei...
2h ago
Wisconsin driver arrested for 5th OWI, drug and firearm possession: Reedsburg Police
REEDSBURG, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities say one man has been arrested on multiple charges after being stopped by police in Reedsburg on Monday afternoon. Police say that on August 3 around 12:40 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for violating a traffic c...
2h ago
Menasha community closet closes for donations after reaching capacity
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) - One week after opening clothing donations for people affected by the tornado in the Fox Valley area, the Community Clothes Closet in Menasha has officially reached capacity. According to a Facebook post, Community Clothes Closet ...
3h ago
20-year-old man gets 25 years in prison for Menominee Park homicide
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - A 20-year-old Fond du Lac man will now spend the next 25-years in prison for fatally stabbing a man during a fight at Oshkosh's Menominee Park. Around 11:00 p.m. on July 5, 2025, officers with the Oshkosh Police Department respon...
3h ago
Bergstrom Automotive donates over $100,000 to Fox Cities tornado relief funds
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) - The popular Wisconsin-based car dealership Bergstrom Automotive is making a generous donation to help support those impacted by the tornado that recently significantly damaged areas throughout the Fox Cities last week. According t...
4h ago
National News
U.S. Plans to Close Five Diplomatic Posts in Global Restructuring
The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five diplomatic missions as part of a broader effort to reduce costs and streamline ...
12h ago
Spokane Wildfires Force 60,000 Residents to Evacuate
Around 60,000 people were ordered to leave their homes as three wildfires threatened Spokane, Washington, on Sunday. Reuters reported that local offic...
Aug 03, 2026
Trump Pauses Planned Iran Strikes as Diplomatic Efforts Continue
President Donald Trump has halted planned military strikes against Iran while regional governments work toward an agreement intended to reduce hostili...
Aug 02, 2026
Trump Threatens Further Strikes as Iran Conflict Deepens
Tensions across the Middle East continued to rise Saturday as President Donald Trump warned that the United States could carry out additional strikes ...
Aug 01, 2026
