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"We need more Oshkosh across America": Pete Hegseth touts military achievements in Wisconsin
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) -- United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Oshkosh the afternoon of August 24 and spoke about a wide range of topics, including the One Big Beautiful Bill and the core focus of the U.S. War Department. Hegseth visited O...
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San Francisco 49ers owner arrested in Ohio
San Francisco 49ers owner John "Jed" York was arrested in the Valley over the weekend and found guilty of two misdemeanor charges.
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FEMA center in New London set to close this Friday
NEW LONDON, Wis. (WFRV) -- For those seeking FEMA assistance after the wealth of storms Wisconsin has experienced in 2026, the chance to apply is quickly drawing to a close. According to a social media post, the Disaster Recovery Center, where individu...
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Kane Brown to perform exclusive, student-only concert at UW-Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Some college students will be in for a treat as global superstar Kane Brown will be putting on a student-only, exclusive concert in Wisconsin. According to a release, Amazon Music is presenting 'Off to College with Kane Brown,' a...
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New bumblebee species found in Wisconsin for the first time
(WFRV) - Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have confirmed that a new species of bumblebees has been seen in the Badger State for the first time. According to a release from the DNR, the Nevada bumblebee (Bombus nevandensis) w...
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Man arrested following slashing incident inside a Wisconsin hotel room
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin say they have arrested one man after he attacked someone with a knife inside a hotel room. According to a release from the Madison Police Department, officers responded at 10:17 p.m. on Saturday to the Ro...
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Wisconsin homeowner uses cane to fight off burglars
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - A homeowner in Wisconsin was quick to find and use a cane after finding two burglars in her home. According to a release from the Madison Police Department, officers responded at 2:33 a.m. on Saturday to reports of a residential ...
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Country music legend Tim McGraw will headline the 2027 XRoads41
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - XRoads41 is wasting no time filling out the lineup for 2027 as on Monday officials announced country music legend Tim McGraw will headline the event. According to a release, McGraw is a three-time Grammy Award winner and has sold...
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New Tundra Card Show debuts at the Resch Expo
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A brand new show debuted at the Resch Expo over the weekend, capitalizing on the growing interest in professional collecting right here in Titletown. The first-ever "Tundra Card Show" gave fans a place to buy, sell, and trade e...
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Trump threatens 50 percent New Year's Day tariffs on more Canadian goods
President Trump hit back at Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday, threatening to hit imported cars, trucks, auto parts and steel with 50 percent tariffs. The new tariffs would take effect on Jan. 1. "Canada has been ripping off the United Stat...
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National News
U.S. Prepares New Iran Sanctions as Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz Grow
The United States is preparing a major new sanctions package against Iran, escalating economic pressure nearly six months into the conflict. Treasury ...
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US and Canada Push for Trade Deal Ahead of Tariff Deadline
The United States and Canada were working through final trade issues Friday as a deadline approached that could bring steep new tariffs on Canadian go...
Aug 22, 2026
Woman Charged in Alleged ISIS-Inspired Plot Targeting New York State Capitol
A 35-year-old Albany woman has been charged with allegedly planning an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol. Reuters reported that feder...
Aug 21, 2026
Trump Signals Plans for Another Meeting With Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump says he intends to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, raising the possibility of renewed direct diplomacy be...
Aug 20, 2026
