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Firefighters save home, barns from machine shed fire in Manitowoc County
KIEL, Wis. (WFRV) - Firefighters from almost a dozen regional departments responded Saturday evening to battle a rapidly spreading machine shed fire in Manitowoc County, successfully saving several nearby agricultural buildings and a residence. Accordi...
18m ago
Kaukauna man critically injured after three-vehicle crash in Outagamie County
FREEDOM, Wis. (WFRV) - A Kaukauna man was critically injured Saturday evening following a three-vehicle crash at intersection in Outagamie County, authorities reported. According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded around 6:10 p.m. on November ...
40m ago
HSSPX: Xavier girls volleyball claims D2 girls state title
(WFRV) - The girls state volleyball tournament wrapped on Saturday, and for the first time since winning back-to-back state titles in 2022 and 2023, Xavier girls volleyball are champions again! The Hawks claimed their third state title after defeating ...
10h ago
XCEPTIONAL ATHLETE: Bay Port Volleyball's Meghan Bruss
HOWARD-SUAMICO, Wis. (WFRV) - This week Local 5 Sports highlights Bay Port Volleyball's senior setter Meghan Bruss as the Xceptional Athlete of the Week. During her senior season Bruss hit career milestones for both 2,000 and 2,500 career assists. "I t...
10h ago
Packers host state's first high school girls' flag football tournament
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A chance to bring home some hardware for six Wisconsin schools, and in partnership with the Packers, Titletown was the host of the first-ever state high school girls' flag football tournament. And for many, Saturday's tournamen...
13h ago
Wisconsin ranked 13th for the fastest growth in credit card delinquencies, report says
(WFRV) - Wisconsin ranks near the top of a new national study tracking the states where credit card delinquencies are climbing fastest, reflecting growing financial pressure on households across the Badger State. According to data compiled by WalletHub...
14h ago
Ryan Hopkins shines in his first start as Wisconsin trounces Rutgers 31-10
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Freshman Ryan Hopkins went 18 of 24 for 241 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start as Wisconsin bounced back from its worst loss of the season by defeating Rutgers 31-10 on Saturday. Hopkins earned the start in place ...
14h ago
Four individuals, including two children, found dead in Wisconsin home, police say
WEST BEND, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities are investigating after four people were found dead inside a residence on the east side of West Bend Saturday morning. According to the police department, officers were dispatched to a home on East Washington Street...
15h ago
Racine County Sheriff's Office captain placed on administrative leave pending internal review
RACINE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - A high-ranking officer with the Racine County Sheriff's Office has been placed on administrative leave amid an ongoing criminal investigation involving another individual, officials confirmed in a statement addressing recen...
16h ago
Wisconsin school district employee arrested for making alleged terroristic threats: Sheriff
JACKSON COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - A school district employee has been arrested on a felony charge after allegedly making a handwritten threat targeting teachers at Alma Center-Lincoln High School, law enforcement officials announced Friday. School official...
17h ago
National News
Trump Confirms New Strikes on Iran as U.S. and Tehran Continue Diplomatic Talks
Diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran are continuing despite another round of American military strikes near the Stra...
5h ago
Trump Announces Possible Europe-Wide Security Deal After Meeting Putin's Envoy
President Donald Trump says a major security agreement involving Ukraine and potentially all of Europe is being discussed following his November 5 mee...
Nov 7, 2026
Trump's 250-Foot Arch Wins Final Approval, but Federal Judge Blocks Construction
President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery has received final planning approval, although construction...
Nov 6, 2026
Oil Prices Fall for Fourth Straight Day as Iran War Escalation Concerns Ease
Global oil prices declined for a fourth consecutive day on Thursday, November 5, as investors assessed the possibility of reduced tensions surrounding...
Nov 5, 2026
