WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Appleton PD releases 2025 annual report, stats for 65,000 calls for service
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - The Appleton Police Department has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing a productive and community-focused year in which officers responded to more than 65,000 calls for service. Over 2025, and the thousand...
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Wisconsin Humane Society shares story of Stella's survival of near-death experiences
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Simply looking at the photo of Stella below, you may never think there were any major issues, but as the Wisconsin Humane Society said, her story is nothing short of a miracle. Courtesy of the Wisconsin Humane S...
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Brown County Drug Task Force, FBI make multiple drug-related arrests in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Multiple people are now in custody after a joint operation involving the FBI carried out several recent search warrants throughout Green Bay on Wednesday, Authorities say. According to a release from the Brown C...
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No charges to be filed against Eric Genrich over recording devices in city hall
(WFRV) - A bipartisan special prosecutor review of Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich's directive to place recording devices in City Hall in 2021 and 2022 has concluded. Brian Borchardt elected as next Neenah mayor According to Fond du Lac Cou...
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Outagamie County to resume outdoor siren testing, what to know:
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - On Saturday, Outagamie County Emergency Management officials will resume their outdoor warning siren test. City officials announced that the outdoor siren testing will resume at noon on April 11. In addit...
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U.S. and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire; Limited Reopening of Strait of Hormuz Begins
A temporary pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran has been put in place following urgent diplomatic efforts, officials confirmed, as...
4h ago
Brown County OWI Task Force deployment leads to 40+ stops, 3 arrests
(WFRV) - Another Brown County OWI Task Force deployment has come and gone, with this most recent deployment resulting in over 40 stops, more than 10 OWI citations, and 3 total arrests. Wisconsin State Patrol: Protect roadside workers whi...
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Fire department in Winnebago County mourning the loss of its fire chief
WINCHESTER, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials with a Fire Department in Winnebago County say they are mourning the loss of their fire chief, who died on Tuesday. In a heartfelt post on social media, the Town of Winchester Fire Department and EMS ...
4h ago
Wisconsin State Patrol: Protect roadside workers while driving past crashes
(WFRV) - The Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding drivers to remember to drive safely while traveling past crash sites to protect and keep roadside workers safe. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, there are, on average, over 2,000 ...
4h ago
Garage deemed a total loss following a fire in Oconto
OCONTO, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Oconto are investigating the cause of a Tuesday afternoon fire that left a garage a total loss. According to the Oconto Fire & Rescue, crews responded around 3:30 to the 5000 block of Wittock Lan...
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National News
U.S. and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire; Limited Reopening of Strait of Hormuz Begins
A temporary pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran has been put in place following urgent diplomatic efforts, officials confirmed, as...
4h ago
Trump's latest warning puts new pressure on Iran as deadline nears
President Donald Trump sharpened his message on Tuesday by saying his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was final, adding fresh pressur...
Apr 07, 2026
New Wave of US-Israeli Strikes Hits Iran; IRGC Intelligence Chief Reported Killed
Israeli and U.S. forces carried out a new wave of attacks on Iran on Monday, officials said, in one of the most serious escalations since the conflict...
Apr 06, 2026
Rescue in the Desert: U.S. Pilot Recovered from Iran After F-15E Crash
A U.S. service member who went missing after Iran shot down an American F-15E fighter jet has been rescued, as fighting across the region continued to...
Apr 05, 2026
