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New London elementary teacher snorted cocaine in school bathroom: Complaint
(WFRV) - Details regarding the cocaine found on school grounds in New London were released, and a teacher was officially charged. According to a criminal complaint obtained by WFRV, 58-year-old Laurie Laubenstein has officially been cha...
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Supreme Court strikes down bulk of Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court cast aside the bulk of President Trump's sweeping tariffs Friday, obliterating a canon of his economic strategy in ruling that his use of an emergency statute to remake global trade was unlawful. The decisio...
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Waushara County man faces 15 charges, admitted to viewing CSAM of kids under 6 years old
LOHRVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) - A man from Waushara County faces 15 charges following an investigation where he allegedly admitted to viewing CSAM of kids under the age of six. A release provided by the Waushara County Sheriff's Office states ...
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FBI Milwaukee assists with investigation of Ironwood man who threatened to kill ICE agents
IRONWOOD, Mich. (WFRV) - A man from Ironwood, Michigan, was indicted by a federal grand jury after allegedly making threats to kill ICE agents on Facebook. According to an FBI - Milwaukee Facebook post, an indictment against 33-year-old...
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Significant route change announced for 75th Appleton Flag Day Parade
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - The nation's oldest Flag Day parade will once again honor "Old Glory" this June, and organizers have announced a significant change to the Appleton Flag Day Parade's route. Held annually on the second Saturday in...
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Green Bay's Austin Straubel International Airport named best overall nonhub airport in the U.S. for 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Green Bay say the Austin Straubel International Airport has officially been named the best overall nonhub airport in the country for 2025. According to a release, Swelbar-Zhong Consultancy, a lead...
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Hometown Heroes: Door County veteran uses experience to aid fellow veterans
BRUSSELS, Wis. (WFRV) - A Door County veteran is turning years of personal experience into a mission focused on helping others long after his military service ended. Hometown Heroes: Healing retreat for veterans highlights sturgeon spear...
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Wisconsin man arrested for 7th OWI following police speed enforcement
STOUGHTON, Wis. (WFRV) - A saturated traffic enforcement focused on speed violations was conducted by police on Wednesday in Wisconsin, resulting in several stops and an OWI arrest. According to a release from the Stoughton Police Depar...
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Wintry mess of rain and snow Friday, areas of slippery travel expected
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... Plan on some extra time for the morning drive to work and school Friday from the Fox Cities, to communities over the north, and out west to central Wisconsin. We'...
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Northeast Wisconsin ROTC cadets enhance leadership skills in field exercise
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Anyone in the area of Plamann Park in Appleton on Thursday may have seen some Army Cadets outfitted for a training exercise. "No ice is 100% safe": Wisconsin DNR urges caution amongst recent warm temperatures The ...
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National News
Trump Sets 10-Day Window for Iran Decision Amid Ongoing Nuclear Talks
President Donald Trump said in Washington that he expects to decide within 10 to 15 days whether the United States will carry out new military action ...
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US Assets Positioned in Middle East Amid Tense Diplomacy with Tehran
U.S. military commanders have informed the White House that forces in the Middle East could have a "potential strike window" as early as this Saturday...
Feb 19, 2026
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright Tours Chevron Facilities in Post-Maduro Venezuela
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright conducted a high-stakes assessment of Venezuela's oil infrastructure this week, marking a seismic shift in the ener...
Feb 18, 2026
U.S. Deploys Carrier Strike Group and F-35s to Middle East Amid Iran Nuclear Tensions
The Pentagon accelerated a strategic military buildup in the Middle East this week, positioning high-level naval and air assets as Washington increase...
Feb 17, 2026
