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Partying like 1997: Denmark softball wins D2 State Championship

Partying like 1997: Denmark softball wins D2 State Championship

(WFRV) – For the first time since 1997, the Denmark softball program is State Champions after defeating top seed Jefferson 4-1 on Saturday afternoon in the division II title game. The Vikings finished the season with a 25-7 record. It’s the team’s fifth state championship in program history. To watch highlights and postgame reaction, click…

Kaukauna softball completes perfect season to win D1 State Championship

Kaukauna softball completes perfect season to win D1 State Championship

(WFRV) – The Kaukauna softball program capped off a perfect season winning the Division One State Championship defeating Kenosha Bradford 1-0 on Saturday evening. Despite striking out 18 times at the plate, the Galloping Ghosts’ lone hit in the game came in the fourth inning when Lilly Boyle hit an RBI double scoring senior Karly…

Looking nice for Father’s Day, small chance for rain

Looking nice for Father’s Day, small chance for rain

The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… Rain and clouds scoured the north Saturday where highs were only in the 50s. Down in the Fox Cities, the sun shined bright, and temperature got into the 70s! Near Lake Michigan, an onshore breeze out of the northeast kept temperatures in the 50s and…

UPDATE: Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge reopened following gate malfunction

UPDATE: Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge reopened following gate malfunction

June 14, 2025 – 7:21 p.m. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Police Department announced that the Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge is reopened to drivers. No additional details are available. Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge temporarily closed to vehicles due to reported gate malfunction June 14, 2025 – 5:27 p.m. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV)…

Kimberly, Xavier, & Kiel girls soccer punch tickets to state

Kimberly, Xavier, & Kiel girls soccer punch tickets to state

(WFRV) – On Saturday afternoon, three local high school girls soccer programs advanced to the state tournament after winning its sectional final game. SCORES: D1 – #1 Kimberly 1, #1 Eau Claire Memorial 0 D2 – #2 Brookfield Central 2, #4 Pulaski 0 D3 – #1 West Salem 2, #4 Waupaca 1 D3 – #2…

Mishicot softball wins state title on Sanford’s record pitching performance

Mishicot softball wins state title on Sanford’s record pitching performance

(WFRV) – The Mishicot softball team won its second state championship in program history which was powered by a dominant pitching performance from senior Kiran Sanford. Sanford set a division four state record with 20 strikeouts in an extra inning affair. The senior pitched nine innings and only allowed one hit. Sierra Skarda delivered the…