GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Nearly 100 drivers will be on the roads in Green Bay as part of the Brown County Tavern League’s SafeRide program during the NFL Draft. Any member establishment needing a SafeRide can simply text a dispatch number, and a shuttle will take individuals to their house, rental, hotel, or campground…… READ MORE
RACINE, Wis. (WFRV) – A Wisconsin man is the first person to win the $1 million top prize in the Wisconsin Lottery’s Million Dollar Diamonds scratch-off game. According to a release, Daniel Macemon of Racine purchased the winning ticket at the Pick ‘n Save on Douglas Avenue in Racine and claimed his prize at the…… READ MORE
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – A 24-year-old Oshkosh man has been convicted of homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon following a fatal stabbing in August 2024. Court records show that Sybastian Crossman appeared in court Tuesday with his attorney and entered a no contest plea. The court accepted the plea and found him guilty.…… READ MORE
(WFRV) – A Wisconsin man pled guilty on Monday to one count of possessing chemical weapon precursors, which he intended to use to ‘defeat the government if it came for his guns.’ Richard G. Frohling, the Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that James Morgan pled guilty, as he held…… READ MORE
WAUSHARA COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A 17-year-old boy from Wisconsin has reached a plea agreement after allegedly burglarizing two Amish-owned businesses, including one location that was targeted twice. According to the Waushara County Sheriff’s Office, the first incident occurred on November 6, 2024, when an Amish business owner reported a forced entry and theft of…… READ MORE
The Latest from Storm Team 5… Good Morning! A weakening wave of low pressure will bring in some scattered morning showers today, but things should dry out into the afternoon. If we are lucky enough, we could see some late day clearing around sunset. Highs today will run slightly below average in the low to…… READ MORE
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials in Appleton are investigating the cause of an early Tuesday morning fire that resulted in an estimated $7,500 worth of damage. According to a release from the Appleton Fire Company, crews responded at 12:48 a.m. to reports of smoke and flames coming out of a home on the 600 block…… READ MORE
(WFRV) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) revealed on Tuesday the Winnebago System’s final tally for 2025’s sturgeon spearing season. The total number of lake sturgeon speared across the system was 943. Wisconsin DOR agent solves property fraud case worth over $800k, restores inheritance to rightful owner The full list of successful sturgeon…… READ MORE
(WFRV) – The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay is less than a week away, and mock drafts have been circulating for months with fans trying to guess who their team will select in the first round. Local 5’s Digital Center has put together its own mock draft, giving readers our view on how we…… READ MORE
ANTIGO, Wis. (WFRV) – A police department in Wisconsin is in mourning after announcing the passing of a retired K9 who spent eight years with the force, with nearly 300 deployments. The Antigo Police Department said that K9 Natscho started his career in 2015, retiring in 2023 after eight years with his handler, Officer Bula.…… READ MORE
