Category Archives: Local News

Green Bay mayor reflects on successful 2025 NFL Draft

Green Bay mayor reflects on successful 2025 NFL Draft

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Despite being the smallest market throughout the NFL, the City of Green Bay welcomed in 600,000 fans while hosting the 2025 NFL Draft. Shipyard District, Inc. holding ceremony to unveil new street banners Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich said in a release how grateful he was for the several groups…READ MORE

Three JOANN stores in Wisconsin set to close Monday

Three JOANN stores in Wisconsin set to close Monday

(NEXSTAR) — More than 100 JOANN stores are preparing to close their doors for good on Monday, months after the craft retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.  The January filing marked the second such move in less than a year for JOANN. Initially, the Ohio-based company said it planned to close roughly 530 underperforming…READ MORE

Two women arrested for $1,725 theft at Fond du Lac Kohl’s

Two women arrested for $1,725 theft at Fond du Lac Kohl’s

FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in Fond du Lac say two women were arrested Sunday afternoon after they allegedly stole merchandise estimated to be valued at $1,725 from a Kohl’s retail store. According to a release from the Fond du Lac Police Department, officers responded at 2:35 p.m. to the area near the…READ MORE

Make an impact this spring by participating in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive

Make an impact this spring by participating in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive

(WFRV) – The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, the largest one-day food collection effort in the U.S., returns on Saturday, May 10th. Every year, letter carriers across the country collect bags of non-perishable food donations to help stock local food banks. If you’re interested in participating, just place a bag of non-perishable food next to…READ MORE

Warm and breezy Monday – strong thunderstorms possible

Warm and breezy Monday – strong thunderstorms possible

The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… Warm and breezy as we get the new week started – plus we may even feel the first bit of humidity by this evening or tonight with warm and slightly humid air. The downside to the increasing temperatures will be risk for thunderstorms that come…READ MORE

Wisconsin man arrested for attempted homicide after stabbing roommate

Wisconsin man arrested for attempted homicide after stabbing roommate

TOMAH, Wis. (WFRV) – A 51-year-old man is in custody for attempted homicide after a physical disturbance Saturday night allegedly turned into a stabbing incident, authorities said. According to a release from the Tomah Police Department, officers responded at 9:15 p.m. to the 800 block of Dogwood Lane for a reported physical disturbance between two…READ MORE

42-year-old Wisconsin man arrested for 6th OWI offense

42-year-old Wisconsin man arrested for 6th OWI offense

DEKORRA, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in central Wisconsin say a 42-year-old man was arrested Friday night for what is reported to be his 6th Operating While Intoxicated offense. According to a release from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at 9:55 p.m. in the Town of Dekorra after…READ MORE