WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Tornado that carved a path of destruction in Wisconsin stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - First responders searched damaged homes and buildings on Tuesday for possible victims of a powerful tornado that carved a path of destruction through several northeastern Wisconsin communities. The twister touched down in the Fox C...
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Former WWE Champion looking to help aid Appleton, Menasha following tornado
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) - A former WWE Champion took to social media on Tuesday expressing a desire to help aid the Appleton and Menasha communities following Monday's EF-3 tornado. Adam Scherr, also known as Braun Strowman from his time in WWE, posted a ...
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Packers enhance inclusivity at Lambeau with Sensory Activation Vehicle
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - In partnership with Ticketmaster, the Green Bay Packers unveiled a new Sensory Activation Vehicle (SAV), a new amenity for fans visiting Lambeau Field and Packers Training Camp, earlier on Tuesday. The SAV was designed with Kul...
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Governor Evers declares state of emergency in response to severe weather in NEW
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #300 earlier Tuesday, declaring a state of emergency after communities in northeastern Wisconsin suffered severe storms on Monday. Severe weather on July 27 resulted in at leas...
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'Bring it': Late night host John Oliver eggs on Buc-ee's, encourages chain to sue him
Buc-ee's has been known to bring lawsuits against companies, accusing them of trademark or copyright infringement. John Oliver is daring the Texas-based chain to target him next.
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Armed neighbor "going crazy" shot and killed by deputy in Wisconsin
LEOLA, Wis. (WFRV) - An armed man, claimed by neighbors to be "going crazy," is dead after being shot and killed by a deputy in Wisconsin on Monday evening. According to a release from the Adams County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a 911 call at ...
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NWS initially identifies Menasha tornado as an EF3
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) - A preliminary storm survey from the National Weather Service has identified Monday's tornado in Menasha as an EF3. According to a release, a cluster of thunderstorms, including a few supercells, moved their way southeastward acro...
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The morning after: Community storm/tornado cleanup efforts begin in Menasha
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) - Following severe storms and a tornado, Local Five has crews on the ground in Menasha Tuesday morning, where community members are "getting up and at 'em" as they begin what will likely be a long cleanup effort throughout the City...
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T-Mobile says service restored after users report issues with phones
Some T-Mobile users were without service for several hours on Monday.
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National News
Oil Prices Fall as U.S. and Iran Pause Attacks and Continue Talks
Oil prices declined on July 28 as the United States and Iran maintained a pause in military attacks. CNN reported that President Donald Trump said tal...
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US and Iran Maintain Pause in Attacks as Diplomacy Continues
The United States and Iran continued holding back from new attacks as officials explored whether the temporary pause could create space for negotiatio...
Jul 27, 2026
SpaceX Starship Flight Tests New Starlink Satellites
SpaceX launched its 13th integrated Starship test flight from South Texas, continuing work on the company's fully reusable rocket system. NBC News rep...
Jul 26, 2026
Trump Says Iran Is Not Yet Ready for a Deal as Tensions Continue
President Donald Trump said the United States remains in contact with Iran, but Tehran is not yet prepared to reach an agreement. During remarks at th...
Jul 25, 2026
