(WFRV) – The woman convicted of deer poaching in several counties in eastern Wisconsin was sentenced on Friday to 30 days in jail and struck with multiple other punishments. Jessica Kroening of West Bend was in court Friday after pleading guilty on April 22 to the following charges: Intentional contributing/delinquency of a child Illegal shining…… READ MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Botanical Garden unveiled a unique exhibit to encourage saving our planet’s water: Animal sculptures made of trash and debris from the Pacific Ocean. The sculptures feature nine large animals: Clementine the Sea Star Edward the Leatherback Sea Turtle Giacometti the River Otter Hugo the Whale Tail Marigold…… READ MORE
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in western Wisconsin are asking for the public’s help after a public restroom was damaged in a suspected vandalism. According to the Menomonie Police Department, the vandalism happened on Thursday, April 24, between 2:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. at Point Comfort Park. Wisconsin woman convicted for deer poaching gets 30…… READ MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Downtown Green Bay has welcomed a new addition to its culinary scene: Bistro Buchanan, an elegant restaurant known for its upscale cuisine and unique ties to local history, which has officially opened its doors, according to a Facebook post. Located at 130 E Walnut Street in a beautifully restored building…… READ MORE
(WFRV) – The 2025 World Beer Cup, referred to as the ‘Olympics of beer,’ has wrapped up as three breweries in Wisconsin earned awards, including one in Green Bay. The annual competition is judged by over 200 professionals who determine the gold, silver and bronze award winners in 117 categories. The gold award goes to…… READ MORE
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Friday that every American should be concerned about “chilling” suggestions from President Donald Trump’s top border adviser that he could be arrested over guidance the Democrat issued to state employees about what to do if confronted by federal immigration agents. “I’m not afraid,” Evers said in the extraordinary video posted…… READ MORE
WISCONSIN (WFRV) – As the federal REAL ID deadline quickly approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reports that a significant majority of residents are ready. According to a press release from WisDOT, more than 64% of Wisconsinites already have a REAL ID compliant driver license or ID card, well ahead of the May 7th…… READ MORE
COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities have arrested the driver involved in a crash that killed Dr. Kami Hansen and injured members of her family Monday evening in Cottage Grove. According to the Cottage Grove Police Department, 49-year-old Jeffrey M. Endres was taken into custody on Thursday and booked into the Dane County Jail. While…… READ MORE
REEDSBURG, Wis. (WFRV) – A decades-long cold case in Wisconsin has officially been closed after authorities confirmed the woman at the center of it is alive and well. The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating the disappearance of Audrey Backeberg, who went missing in July 1962 at the age of 20 while living in…… READ MORE
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WFRV) – The Sheboygan Police Department is celebrating the retirement of K9 Max, who in seven years of service was deployed over 2,700 times, helping to seize over 32,000 grams of narcotics. A Facebook post from the Department on April 29 celebrating the dedicated and decorated career of K9 Max, who recently retired…… READ MORE
