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May kicks off with rain

May kicks off with rain

The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… Plan on using the umbrella or rain jacket for the first day of May as rain showers will be covering our communities for many hours Thursday. Rain is likely through the morning, then scattered showers at times continue into the afternoon and early evening. Otherwise,…READ MORE

Man found dead in Wisconsin drainage culvert, exposure suspected

Man found dead in Wisconsin drainage culvert, exposure suspected

SOMERS, Wis. (WFRV) – A 54-year-old Wisconsin man is dead after authorities discovered his body in a drainage culvert on Sunday night. According to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a death investigation shortly after 10 a.m. in the 10300 block of County Highway T in the Village of Somers. ‘We do not…READ MORE

Eastern Wisconsin pub wins second-ever Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest

Eastern Wisconsin pub wins second-ever Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest

WEST BEND, Wis. (WFRV) – The Wisconsin Beef Council has announced the winner of its second annual Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest: the Brazen Beer Cheese Burger from Brazen Head Pub in West Bend. Revealed Thursday, the winning burger features a half-pound of Angus beef topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, onion rings, and Harp beer cheese,…READ MORE

An Oconto County diner transitions to new ownership after 16 years

An Oconto County diner transitions to new ownership after 16 years

LENA, Wis. (WFRV) – A popular family-owned restaurant in Oconto County is changing hands, with the longtime owner citing a desire to focus on family as the reason for stepping away. In a social media post, JoJo’s Diner on Duame Road in Lena announced that ownership of the restaurant will officially change on Thursday. “Have…READ MORE

“Have a May-Day?”: the Wisconsin State Patrol can help

“Have a May-Day?”: the Wisconsin State Patrol can help

(WFRV) – Since 1939, officials in Wisconsin say they have been providing assistance when needed to drivers out on the roadways all throughout the state. In a social post made on what is the first day of May, troopers with the Wisconsin State Patrol say that if a driver finds themselves in trouble or having…READ MORE

More details released on 12-year-old student who brought gun to a Wisconsin school

More details released on 12-year-old student who brought gun to a Wisconsin school

CUDAHY, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in southeastern Wisconsin have released more information regarding the 12-year-old student who was taken into custody on Wednesday for allegedly bringing a handgun to school. According to the Cudahy Police Department, the student was turned over to the Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center and criminal charges are being referred.…READ MORE