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14 sheep killed in southern Wisconsin barn fire
SHARON, Wis. (WFRV) - A barn fire in southern Wisconsin on Friday morning left 14 sheep dead. According to Sharon Fire and Rescue, crews were sent just before 7 a.m. to the 7000 block of S&D Townline Road for a confirmed fire, with ...
28m ago
Oconto woman convicted on no contest plea to reckless homicide in boyfriend's overdose
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Oconto 32-year-old charged with 1st-degree reckless homicide via delivery of drugs was convicted on Wednesday on a no-contest plea just a week before her trial. Court records show Sarah Dahl was in court whi...
1h ago
Avian influenza detected in Wisconsin commercial flock
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. State officials said the ...
2h ago
Two arrested during 'disturbing' Wisconsin drug investigation, 2 young kids brought in by CPS
RACINE, Wis. (WFRV) - Child Protective Services (CPS) brought in two young children, a 6-year-old and a 1-year-old, after a search warrant in a drug investigation in southeast Wisconsin that authorities called 'disturbing.' According to...
2h ago
Green Bay police seek owner of dog that bit juvenile
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Green Bay Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the owner of a small black dog that reportedly bit and scratched a juvenile Thursday evening. Police said the incident occurred arou...
3h ago
WATCH: New wrong-way driver alert system in Wisconsin corrects driver, prevents crash
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - Recently, a newly installed wrong-way driver alert system in southeastern Wisconsin alerted a driver to turn around, preventing a possible serious crash. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) poste...
5h ago
Non-verbal student in Wisconsin allegedly fed dog food, police investigating
(WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin say an investigation is underway after a non-verbal high school student was allegedly fed dog food by a staff member. According to a release from the Madison Police Department, the parents of the non-ve...
7h ago
Sheriff's Office: 2 Wisconsin residents dead, one hurt following crash in Illinois
WADSWORTH, Ill. (WFRV) - Authorities say two people from Wisconsin are dead and another Badger State resident is hurt following a crash in Illinois on Thursday morning. According to a release from the Lake County Sheriff's Office (Illin...
8h ago
Appleton suspects steal $3,428 worth of sunglasses, face possible felony charges
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - A man and woman in Appleton could now be facing felony charges after allegedly stealing almost $3,500 worth of sunglasses. According to a release from the Appleton Police Department, staff at a local business rep...
8h ago
Hometown Heroes: Oshkosh's Dave Steinert continues to serve 30+ years after Operation Desert Storm
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - Nearly 60 years after he joined the Wisconsin National Guard, Oshkosh's Dave Steinert is reflecting on a life-changing decision. Hometown Heroes: Door County veteran uses experience to aid fellow veterans "I would'...
8h ago
National News
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let Him End TPS Protections for Syrians
The Trump administration has turned to the U.S. Supreme Court in a bid to dismantle deportation protections for approximately 6,000 Syrian citizens. I...
13h ago
Inside the Economic Pillars of the 2026 State of the Union
Retirement savings and congressional stock trades took center stage during President Donald Trump's latest State of the Union address, where he tied t...
Feb 25, 2026
Global Baseline Tariffs Take Effect Across U.S. Ports
The Trump administration is moving forward with a new global tariff, setting the initial rate at 10 percent. The White House had previously referenced...
Feb 24, 2026
NYC Snow Ban: Travel Restricted Until Noon as Blizzard Buries City in 2 Feet of Snow
A powerful winter storm is hitting the U.S. Northeast, bringing blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, and strong winds. Winter Storm Hernando has led t...
Feb 23, 2026
