WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
City in Wisconsin named nation's 'Strongest Town' via fan vote
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (WFRV) - The nation's Strongest Town has been crowned, and it hails from Wisconsin. In a competitive field of 16 American towns, West Allis, Wisconsin, reigned supreme, taking down cities like Spokane, Washington and Ch...
59m ago
Appleton man arrested for attempted homicide & strangulation
LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) - An Appleton 59-year-old faces possible attempted homicide charges and strangulation for a disturbance report in Little Chute on Sunday night. According to the Fox Valley Metro Police Department, officers wer...
1h ago
Legendary rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd to play at home of Green Bay Rockers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Best known for songs like Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird, Lynyrd Skynyrd has been a mainstay in the rock and roll world for over half a century, and they're en route to Green Bay in 2026. Wisconsin woman makes ...
3h ago
Fire at printing facility in Wisconsin, damages estimated at nearly $1 million
HARTFORD, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin say a fire on Easter Sunday at a commercial printing facility is estimated to have caused nearly $1,000,000 in damage. According to a release from the Hartford Fire & Rescue, crews re...
4h ago
City of Green Bay issues statement on Wisconsin Elections Commission Complaint
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - With the 2026 Spring General Election underway, officials with the City of Green Bay have issued a statement on a Wisconsin Elections Commission Complaint. According to a release from the City of Green Bay, vote...
4h ago
Trump on Iran: 'Whole civilization will die tonight' unless 'something revolutionarily wonderful' occurs
President Trump issued an ominous threat to Iran with mixed messages on Tuesday ahead of an 8 p.m. EDT deadline he set in which he warned "a whole civilization will die tonight" unless "something revolutionarily wonderful" occurs. "A ...
5h ago
Lawrence Fire Department to conduct live fire training in De Pere
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials with the Lawrence Fire Department have announced that they will soon be setting a town-owned home on fire as part of a live training operation. According to a release from the Lawrence Fire Department, t...
5h ago
Cool sunshine today, then a wintry mix by the morning tomorrow
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... High pressure is in the forecast and will offer two great things Tuesday: sunshine and lighter winds. Unfortunately, we have some cool air around right now that w...
6h ago
2026 Wisconsin Spring General Election
(WFRV) - The April 7 spring general election is underway in Wisconsin. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. Local 5 plans to cover 180 races across northeast Wisconsin.
7h ago
Packers holding job fair, seeking help for upcoming Luke Combs concert
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Fans are invited to join the legendary Lambeau Field experience as the Packers are hiring seasonal and part-time employees as the team prepares for the upcoming football season and additional events being held at...
7h ago
National News
Trump's latest warning puts new pressure on Iran as deadline nears
President Donald Trump sharpened his message on Tuesday by saying his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was final, adding fresh pressur...
11h ago
New Wave of US-Israeli Strikes Hits Iran; IRGC Intelligence Chief Reported Killed
Israeli and U.S. forces carried out a new wave of attacks on Iran on Monday, officials said, in one of the most serious escalations since the conflict...
Apr 06, 2026
Rescue in the Desert: U.S. Pilot Recovered from Iran After F-15E Crash
A U.S. service member who went missing after Iran shot down an American F-15E fighter jet has been rescued, as fighting across the region continued to...
Apr 05, 2026
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...
Apr 04, 2026
