WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Give Big Green Bay unites 50 nonprofits for 24-hour community fundraiser
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The ninth annual Give Big Green Bay returned Wednesday, bringing together many local nonprofits for a 24-hour online fundraising effort. Appleton Police & Center for Suicide Awareness provide update on vandal...
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Winter weather wreaks havoc on Winnebago County commute
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - Snow moving through Winnebago County turned Wednesday's evening commute into a busy stretch for first responders, dispatchers and tow crews as icy roads led to dozens of crashes and hundreds of calls for help. Wisc...
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Cold Temperatures Briefly Break Ahead of the Weekend
The latest from Storm Team 5... For the rest of Wednesday skies will remain clear but temperatures stay cool with most of the area in the mid to upper teens through the evening. Thursday will see a chance for light snow mainly north of ...
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Fort Howard's legacy still shapes Green Bay area
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - "Fort Howard kind of helped pave the way for the settlement here in Green Bay and Northeast Wisconsin." The history of Fort Howard is long, with the fort built in 1816 as the U.S. continued its westward expansio...
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Wisconsin DNR responding to manure spill, dead fish collected
TREMPEALEAU COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Wisconsin DNR is currently responding to a reported manure spill in the western part of the state, with runoff impacting the area. A release from the DNR states that the manure spill happened in Tre...
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Appleton Police & Center for Suicide Awareness provide update on vandalized ice sculpture, suspect
Author's note-this story contains mentions of suicide. If you or anybody you know needs help, please call, text or message 988 online to get immediate help from the National Suicide & Crisis Hotline APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Appleton ...
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Frozen blueberries recalled in Wisconsin, other states under FDA's highest risk level
(NEXSTAR) - An Oregon-based company is recalling nearly 60,000 pounds of frozen blueberries that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Willamette Valley Fruit Company in Salem, Oregon, voluntarily ordered the recall Feb. 12, ...
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SUV crashes through Wisconsin duplex, fear of potential collapse fixed
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities and crews worked to reassure the structural integrity of a duplex in southern Wisconsin after an SUV had crashed through the home on Tuesday afternoon. A release provided by the Madison Fire Department...
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Milwaukee Police Officer suspended, accused of using Flock system to track partner & their ex
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - A Milwaukee Police Officer has been suspended pending a tentative resignation agreement as he faces one charge of attempted misconduct in public office. 8 from southern Wisconsin arrested in connection to shootin...
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When to expect your March Social Security benefits
(NewsNation) - Social Security recipients can expect a mostly regular payment schedule in March. More than 7.4 million people, including seniors, adults and children, receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits, ac...
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National News
Inside the Economic Pillars of the 2026 State of the Union
Retirement savings and congressional stock trades took center stage during President Donald Trump's latest State of the Union address, where he tied t...
17h ago
Global Baseline Tariffs Take Effect Across U.S. Ports
The Trump administration is moving forward with a new global tariff, setting the initial rate at 10 percent. The White House had previously referenced...
Feb 24, 2026
NYC Snow Ban: Travel Restricted Until Noon as Blizzard Buries City in 2 Feet of Snow
A powerful winter storm is hitting the U.S. Northeast, bringing blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, and strong winds. Winter Storm Hernando has led t...
Feb 23, 2026
Supreme Court Verdict: Justices Strike Down Trump's Sweeping Global Tariffs
A legal fight over tariffs imposed during Donald Trump's presidency has reached the Supreme Court, setting up a decision that could reshape how future...
Feb 22, 2026
