WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
50-year-old Wisconsin man arrested after firing rifle in public area and brandishing machete
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) -- A 50-year-old Wisconsin man has been arrested after firing multiple rounds of gunfire into a public area while allegedly carrying a machete. According to a press release, on Friday, September 25, Oconomowoc Police received re...
2h ago
Man arrested after being found in Wisconsin home alongside a dead body
WASHBURN, Wis. (WFRV) -- A 25-year-old man has been arrested after being found in the Wisconsin residence of a dead 56-year-old. According to a press release, Washburn County deputies were asked to visit a residence in Casey, Wisconsin, for a welfare c...
2h ago
Manitowoc County lieutenant pleads not guilty to criminal theft, damage charges
(WFRV) - A lieutenant with the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office has entered a not guilty plea to charges of criminal theft and damage to property. Lieutenant Andrew Beck was recently moved to administrative duty after criminal charges related to an of...
3h ago
REPORT: Packers sign former 1st-round offensive lineman Mekhi Becton
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Green Bay Packers are aggressively looking to solve their early offensive line woes as reports indicate they are signing former 1st-round pick Mekhi Becton. As reported by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Becton is signing with Green ...
5h ago
New SNAP benefit amounts take effect Oct. 1: Here's how much
Starting Oct. 1, new eligibility rules and updated benefit amounts will take effect for the estimated 37 million Americans receiving SNAP assistance.
5h ago
Neenah CSAs rescue kitten stuck under a porch
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) - Two Community Service Aides and a Community Service Aide in training with the Neenah Police Department helped rescue a kitten from under a porch. In a post on social media, CSAs Jocelyn, Maggie, and the CSA in training Payton, wer...
6h ago
Manitowoc Police Department searching for the witness of a hit-and-run in library parking lot
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in Manitowoc are asking for the public's help in finding a witness to Saturday's hit-and-run. According to a release, the hit-and-run occurred around 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Manitowoc Library after two vehicl...
7h ago
Appleton sees over 200,000 people attend this year's Octoberfest
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Octoberfest mark's one of Appleton's biggest weekends of the year, with Saturday seeing over 200,000 people attend this year's event. The crowd of over 200,000 showed up to College Avenue in downtown Appleton for the opportunity...
8h ago
Man arrested for attempted homicide following a stabbing in Wisconsin
STOUGHTON, Wis. (WFRV) - One man is in custody for Attempted 1st-Degree Homicide following a stabbing incident in Wisconsin early Saturday morning, authorities say. According to a release from the Stoughton Police Department, officers responded at 12:2...
8h ago
Near perfect weather Monday, then some rain for the middle of the week
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... High pressure, which delivered us a wonderful weekend, is still in place early this week! You can plan on a wonderful Monday with sunny skies, light winds, and mild temperatures that ...
9h ago
National News
Oil Prices Rebound as Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal
Oil prices moved higher after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian peace proposal, adding fresh uncertainty to an already tense energy market. R...
10h ago
Powerful Nor'easter Brings Flooding, High Winds and Major Disruptions to East Coast
A powerful nor'easter is hitting the U.S. East Coast with heavy rain, damaging winds, and significant coastal flooding, disrupting travel and daily li...
Sep 27, 2026
Early Fall Nor'easter Threatens East Coast With Flooding, Wind and Heavy Rain
An unusually early nor'easter is strengthening along the East Coast, bringing days of rough weather from the Mid-Atlantic into New England. CNN report...
Sep 26, 2026
Trump and Xi Extend Trade Truce as Taiwan and AI Remain Key Issues
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the White House on September 24, with trade, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and the b...
Sep 25, 2026
