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Brewers inherit 'rally tortoise' after manager Pat Murphy is told no pocket pancakes in TV interview
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - First, the Milwaukee Brewers had "pocket pancakes." Now, they have pocket turtles. Harlow Skenandore prepares for USA Wrestling Women's National Championships Ahem, tortoise. This all probably needs an explanatio...
2h ago
Flood emergency declared for Wolf River in Waupaca County
WAUPACA COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - City officials in Waupaca County have declared a flood emergency for the Wolf River. The declaration was issued by the Waupaca County Office of Emergency Management on Saturday afternoon. Green Bay resident...
3h ago
Doc Rivers named to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
(WFRV) - The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame today announced that current Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has been named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 as a coach. Rivers, who is the winningest active NBA h...
4h ago
Notre Dame's Kingston Allen commits to Wisconsin Badgers
(WFRV) - One of Wisconsin's top high school football stars is staying home. Notre Dame Academy junior Kingston Allen has announced his commitment to the Badgers. The 2027 recruit is coming off a historic junior season, rushing for 3,436...
6h ago
Wisconsin AMBER Alert issued for Waushara County 8-year-old girl, concern for safety
WAUTOMA, Wis. (WFRV) - A statewide AMBER Alert has been issued for a missing 8-year-old Wisconsin girl from Wautoma, who authorities say may be with two adults and is possibly in danger. According to the National Center for Missing and ...
7h ago
Missing in Iran: U.S. Pilot on the Run After F-15E Downed in Clash
A new phase of tension unfolded as two U.S. military aircraft were brought down during ongoing clashes with Iran, according to officials familiar with...
12h ago
Harlow Skenandore prepares for USA Wrestling Women's National Championships
HOBART, Wis. (WFRV) -- After competing at the WIAA girls state wrestling championships in 2024 and 2025, Harlow Skenandore is stepping away from high school competition to chase something bigger - another national title. Packers 'concern...
21h ago
Green Bay resident reacts to power outages in neighborhood
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Darkened homes lined neighborhoods across Green Bay on Friday as crews worked to restore electricity following an ice storm that left hundreds without power. More bad luck for New London grocery store owners Truc...
22h ago
Timber Rattlers once again postpone season opener due to inclement weather
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers will once again have to wait for their season opener. According to a release, the doubleheader set for Friday was rained out, and a doubleheader has once again been scheduled, thi...
23h ago
Packers 'concerned' as Congress reviews Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - It's well documented that the Packers have survived many attempts at getting them to leave Green Bay, and that they play in by far the smallest market in the NFL. Timber Rattlers gear up for 2026 season wit...
23h ago
National News
Missing in Iran: U.S. Pilot on the Run After F-15E Downed in Clash
A new phase of tension unfolded as two U.S. military aircraft were brought down during ongoing clashes with Iran, according to officials familiar with...
12h ago
Constitutional Crisis: Trump Fires AG Pam Bondi Amid Iran War Disagreements
A new assessment suggests weeks of US military strikes may not have damaged Iran's missile capacity as much as the White House has claimed. The report...
Apr 03, 2026
China's Expanding Nuclear Infrastructure Draws Global Attention
New satellite findings have raised fresh questions about China's nuclear capabilities, with analysts pointing to a series of construction projects tie...
Apr 02, 2026
Trump Signals Possible Endgame as Iran Conflict Shakes Oil Markets
A new phase in the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is beginning to take shape as officials point to signs of a slowdown in figh...
Apr 01, 2026
