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Wells Vehicle Electronics shutting down Fond du Lac facilities, laying off 100 workers
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials say 100 employees will soon be without a job as Wells Vehicle Electronics is set to shut down its Fond du Lac facilities. According to a WARN letter submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce...
2h ago
Step up to the mic at 'Tales from the Taproom' with PetSkull Brewing Company
(WFRV)- A night of bold stories and big personalities is taking over the lakeshore, and you are invited to the mic. In this segment, Tim Gadzinski from the Manitowoc Public Library discusses the upcoming event, Tales from the Taproom St...
2h ago
Wisconsin gas prices up nearly $0.60 from a year ago
(WFRV) - Gas prices are on the rise throughout the country and Wisconsin is no exception as prices for regular gas are up on average nearly 60 cents from a year ago. According to the AAA website, regular gas in Wisconsin is up on averag...
3h ago
Annual Pelkin's MeatFest returning to Resch Expo
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WFRV) - An annual fan-favorite event, MeatFest, is returning once again to the Resch Expo this May. According to a release, MeatFest, presented by Pelkin's Smokey Meat Market, will take place at the Resch Expo in Capi...
3h ago
Farewell Viktor: Wisconsin police K9 retires after 9 years, 680+ deployments
TOMAH, Wis. (WFRV) - Following nine years of dedicated service, police in Wisconsin say K9 Viktor is officially retiring. Apply now: De Pere's new Youth Commission seeks student leaders In a post on social media from the Tomah Police Dep...
4h ago
Police in Wisconsin ask for public's help in identifying armed robbery suspects
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in southern Wisconsin are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects from a recent armed robbery incident. Fatal crash in Two Rivers claims life of 20-year-old driver According to a release f...
5h ago
Apply now: De Pere's new Youth Commission seeks student leaders
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - The City of De Pere has announced it is launching a new opportunity allowing local students to be actively involved in shaping their community. Officials say a new Youth Commission is being formed and will serve a...
5h ago
Greenleaf Volunteer Fire Department to build new, expanded station
GREENLEAF, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials with the Greenleaf Volunteer Fire Department have announced plans for a complete reconstruction and expansion of their fire station. According to a release, the fire station on 1657 Day Street has serv...
7h ago
Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Continue Into Tuesday
The latest from Storm Team 5... Tuesday is going to be a wet one with scattered showers as well as potential for more thunderstorms. We can see rainfall amounts through the day remain on the lighter side, the heavier rainfall seems to b...
8h ago
TSA Shutdown Crisis: Paychecks Finally Arrive as Record-Breaking Airport Delays Ease
Travelers moving through major U.S. airports faced long security lines and missed departures as federal screening operations struggled to keep up with...
10h ago
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TSA Shutdown Crisis: Paychecks Finally Arrive as Record-Breaking Airport Delays Ease
Travelers moving through major U.S. airports faced long security lines and missed departures as federal screening operations struggled to keep up with...
10h ago
Iran conflict widens as strikes continue and talks remain uncertain
Fresh military action kept tensions high on Monday as strikes were reported in Iran, and air defense activity was reported again over Israel after ano...
Mar 30, 2026
Why Iran's Nuclear Program Is Back at the Center of Global Concern
A new analysis is raising fresh questions about how close Iran may be to having the option to build a nuclear weapon. The concern is not that a bomb h...
Mar 29, 2026
Trump Moves to Pay TSA Workers as Homeland Security Funding Fight Deepens
Travelers may soon find some relief at the airport gate. Following a Friday executive action, President Donald Trump has moved to restore pay for Tran...
Mar 28, 2026
