(WFRV) – To open up the week, a pair of local softball teams went toe-to-toe as Wrightstown hosted red-hot Luxemburg-Casco in a conference matchup. The Tigers entered the bout with four straight loses, while the Spartans had won 14 consecutive games, boasting a 20-1 record. Although it was Wrightstown jumping out in front in the…… READ MORE
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) – Dairy Queen in Neenah held their K9 Fundraiser on Thursday to support the K9 programs from the Menasha, Fox Crossing, and Neenah Police Departments. The Dairy Queen known for selling Archie’s Famous Popcorn had a twist during the fundraiser, making the popcorn blue in honor of National Police Week. List of…… READ MORE
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating a deadly Fond du Lac County crash that left a 29-year-old woman dead and sent the driver of a motorcycle to the hospital on Wednesday. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol Northeast Region Fond du Lac Post, multiple first responders were sent to…… READ MORE
The latest Northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… As our rainy system from earlier today moves further east overnight, this will help us dry out and turn quiet. Moreover, winds this evening are pushing in our of the southwest, which will help us warm up starting overnight. Tomorrow morning we will begin with…… READ MORE
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – The 2024 Presidential election is bringing some attention to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. First Lady Jill Biden kicks off her ‘Women for Biden’ campaign in the state with a stop in Marquette on Thursday. Biden will be joined by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. You can watch video of the full…… READ MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Join chamber musicians from the orchestra for a fundraiser hosted by LedgeStone Vineyards at their venue partner Hamlet Creek. Through the evening you’ll be guided through an experience of pairing a type of wine with chamber music ensembles. This is a fundraising event where 50% of the ticket sales go…… READ MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Police Department is investigating two graffiti incidents at the Joannes Skate Park this week. The first incident happened on Monday, May 13, and was cleaned by park staff. The second incident occurred on Wednesday, May 15. Authorities say it is unacceptable to damage or deface public property…… READ MORE
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Human bones found inside the chimney of a Wisconsin music store in 1989 have been identified as those of a man whose last known contact with relatives was in 1970, authorities said. The DNA Doe Project, a nonprofit that uses genealogy to identify unknown persons, announced this week that the bones…… READ MORE
*The games and times are subject to change* GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – With the release of the 2024-25 NFL schedule, WFRV-TV Local 5 News now knows what games will be televised on channel 5. Take a look at the preliminary schedule of what games will air on WFRV: WEEK 01: Jacksonville @ Miami (Noon)…… READ MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – A local Green Bay business was recently recognized for its contributions to eliminating food waste headed to our local landfills. At its annual council banquet, the Clean Water Action Council of Northeast Wisconsin recognized Greener Bay Compost Founder and CEO, Cory Groshek, as its 2024 Environmental Citizen of the Year.…… READ MORE
