(NEXSTAR) — If you haven’t been making payments on your federal student loans, you could soon find yourself sent to collection with your wages garnished following the return of a Department of Education program. The department announced Monday that it would restart collections in two weeks, on May 5, a process that has been on…… READ MORE
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WFRV) – As several NFL Draft prospects arrived at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport on Tuesday, they were welcomed by Green Bay Packers legend Jerry Kramer. Local 5 News caught up with Kramer, who said he’s always excited to return to Titletown, the place where he won five NFL championships and two…… READ MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – While the 2025 NFL Draft doesn’t officially begin until Thursday night, the festivities in Green Bay are already underway as the Draft City Music Fest kicks off Wednesday. The City of Green Bay and On Broadway, Inc. have spent the last week setting up Leicht Park for the free, family-friendly…… READ MORE
The latest Northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… Our next rainy system built in from the southwest this morning, bringing in light showers for the morning and early afternoon. Throughout this evening, rain chances will exit, and we will turn mostly clear. That system, however, has a warm front attached to it. When…… READ MORE
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WFRV) – Nearly 250 elementary students gathered in the Valley View Elementary School gym for a rally set up by the Packers and several other local groups and leaders to promote health and wellness. Joined by Chef Carla Hall and Packers legend Rob Davis, the students celebrated a ribbon cutting for state-of-the-art meal…… READ MORE
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – With the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, the excitement of fans is high, and, as the Appleton Police Department says, so are the scams. In a post made on social media, Appleton police say that while fans search for all their must-haves like tickets, jerseys, and other merchandise, fans need…… READ MORE
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
