WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Eight car-deer crashes in Dodge County in 24 hours, Sheriff warns of increased deer activity
DODGE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Dodge County Sheriff's Office responded to eight car-deer accidents within the last 24 hours. As a result, they are implementing a star-rating system to alert residents and motorists of deer activity during mating seaso...
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Plant medicine store to close Appleton location amid industry regulation shifts
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Happy Trails Medicinals has announced the permanent closure of its Appleton storefront, citing market pressure and ongoing regulatory uncertainty within the hemp industry. The plant medicine specialty store was founded on the pr...
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Wisconsin city issues warning after elevated lead levels found in drinking water
CHILTON, Wis. (WFRV) -- A Wisconsin city has issued a warning advisory after finding elevated lead levels in drinking water from at least one home. According to officials, the city of Chilton collected 20 samples that were analyzed for lead in July and...
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IRS reveals new tax brackets and standard deductions for 2027
The changes are part of the IRS' annual inflation adjustments.
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51 years ago: The November storm that changed Great Lakes history
(WFRV) - More than five decades later, the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald remains one of the most haunting reminders of just how powerful the Great Lakes can be, especially during the late fall storm season. On November 10, 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgera...
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Popular Appleton chicken restaurant introduces new weekly special, sauce flavors
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Chicken wing-lovers in the Appleton area are about to get a whole lot luckier on Tuesdays. Hot Biddy's, the Fox Cities food-truck-turned-restaurant known for its Nashville-style fried chicken, is rolling out a new weekly deal al...
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Lakeshore College's Fall Career Fair welcomes both students and residents
CLEVELAND, Wis. (WFRV) -- Lakeshore College is hosting a career fair designed to help everyone from students to community members explore job and educational opportunities. Lakeshore College's Cleveland Campus will host the Fall Career & Transfer F...
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Brillion Community Center pool to remain closed through 2026 for maintenance
BRILLION, Wis. (WFRV) - The indoor pool at the Brillion Community Center will remain closed for the remainder of the year as officials conduct structural and regulatory assessments prior to replacing the facility's boiler, according to an update issued...
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Cat rescued from Green Bay garage fire, one person left without a home
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Green Bay fire officials say a cat was rescued and one person is left without a home following a fire Monday afternoon on the City's east side. According to a release from the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, crews responded ar...
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Waupun woman arrested for child porn, incest, and 1st-degree sexual assault
WAUPUN, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin say a 29-year-old Waupun woman is in custody and officially facing charges involving sexual assault, incest, and child pornography. According to a release from the Waupun Police Department, a 29-year-old w...
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National News
U.S. Moves Military Aircraft From Second UK Air Base Following Reported Iran Threat
The U.S. military moved several aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, England, on Monday, November 9, following a reported threat linked to Iran. R...
13h ago
Marco Rubio Defends Trump's Iran War After Republicans Lose Control of Congress
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump's decision to wage war against Iran on Sunday, November 8, saying the military campaign...
Nov 9, 2026
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...
Nov 8, 2026
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
