WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
2 drugs recalled over potential fiberglass, steel presence
As of this week, the FDA said there have been no reports of adverse effects from these products.
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Rick's Toybox to host electronics recycling drive for tornado relief
(WFRV) - For those picking up the pieces of their life after the July 27 tornado, sorting through damaged items, not knowing where to start in the disposal process, can be a challenging time. To help with this issue, Rick's Toybox Inc. came up with a s...
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Juvenile dies following Wisconsin farming accident
ITHACA, Wis. (WFRV) -- A juvenile has died following a farming accident, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Office. A press release revealed the victim sustained a serious head injury after an accident involving a skid loader early the morning ...
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One month after tornado, Hope Clinic and Care Center focuses on continued recovery
MENASHA, Wis (WFRV) - One month after a tornado tore through Menasha, Hope Clinic and Care Center is continuing its work to help people recover. Since the storm, the clinic has documented 406 service encounters connected to the recovery effort, includi...
4h ago
Wisconsin police chief says "I oughta do background checks" on Flock commentators
CHETEK, Wis. (WFRV) -- "All of a sudden, I do it, and I get ridiculed? I oughta do background checks on half the people that make comments." The heated quote came from Chetek Police Chief Ron Ambrozaitis during a city council meeting in July. "It's my ...
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Cloud Cover Decreases Ahead of Lunar Eclipse
The latest from Storm Team 5... The clouds are playing a bit stubborn tonight but luckily we expect that to break throughout the evening. Skies should shift towards mostly clear with overnight lows in the low 50s to low 60s. The lunar eclipse is expect...
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Police seize possible human skulls during stalking arrest in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) -- Fond Du Lac police found what could be authentic skeletal remains in the home of a Wisconsin man who was arrested and charged with stalking. According to a press release, when the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office helped t...
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Over 1,100 attend Packers Welcome Back Luncheon
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Packers players and fans came together at Lambeau Field Thursday for the Greater Green Bay Chamber's annual Welcome Back Packers Luncheon. More than 1,100 community members attended, getting the chance to share a table and conv...
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'When I hear Menasha Strong, there's a big heart where that O is': Menasha school staff reflect on upcoming year
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) - During the 2026-27 school year, Gegan Elementary School will not have students walk through the doors. The elementary school principal, Erin Cutler, said the building sustained too much damage from the July 27 tornado, and they ...
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Lithium-ion battery sparks $60,000 Kaukauna apartment fire
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) -- A Kaukauna resident is without a home after their apartment caught fire and suffered $60,000 in damages. According to a press release, Kaukauna Fire Department crews responded to reports that "black smoke" was billowing from a ...
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National News
Meta Reaches Major Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims
Meta has reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with a coalition of U.S. states over allegations involving the effects of Facebook and Instagram on ...
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Thousands Remain Displaced as Crews Contain More of Nevada's Hawk Fire
Thousands of residents near Reno, Nevada, remained unable to return home Monday as firefighters worked to contain the Hawk Fire, a destructive blaze t...
Aug 25, 2026
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 ...
Aug 24, 2026
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
