WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Ripon man convicted of attempted homicide and mayhem, facing 100+ years in prison
(WFRV) - A Ripon was convicted on multiple charges related to a June attack and now faces up to 105 years in prison. Fond du Lac District Attorney Eric Toney announced that Hayden Daffinson pled guilty to charges of attempted homicide, ...
1h ago
Blizzard aftermath: Several vehicles stuck throughout Marinette County
(WFRV) - As Marinette County enters into its third day following the start of the recent historic storm, many roads are still impassible and several vehicles remain stuck in the snow. Brown County Sheriff's Office has 304 calls to servic...
2h ago
Residents throughout Wisconsin struggle to clear cars from heavy snow
WAUSAU, Wis. (WFRV) - With the historic blizzard in Wisconsin now over, many residents throughout Wisconsin are faced with the tough task of shoveling out their cars. Wisconsin Public Service crews battle blizzard, restore power to over ...
3h ago
Exciting lineup announced for Fox Cities Pac's 2026-27 season
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - 2026 is here, and officials with the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center have announced its lineup for the year, which will stretch into early 2027. This season's lineup at the Fox Cities PAC in Appleton will inclu...
4h ago
Brown County Sheriff's Office has 304 calls to service during historic blizzard
(WFRV) - The Brown County Sheriff's Office was certainly busy while the historic blizzard made its way through Wisconsin this past weekend, with officials saying they had 304 calls for service. According to a release from the Brown Coun...
4h ago
Shawano and Outagamie County highway crews save during historic Wisconsin snowstorm
(WFRV) - Officials in Shawano County say highway crews helped save the lives of two critical patients on Monday morning during the historic blizzard. According to a release from the Shawano Ambulance Service, persisting whiteout conditi...
4h ago
Wisconsin Public Service crews battle blizzard, restore power to over 11,000 customers
(WFRV) - As the recent blizzard knocked down power lines and caused several outages throughout the state, WPS crews toughed out rough conditions to restore power to over 11,000 customers. Brown County Sheriff's Office has 304 calls to se...
4h ago
Electrical issue sparks shed fire in Fond du Lac County, $23,000 loss
WAUPUN, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Fond du Lac County say a shed is now a total loss after an electrical issue sparked a fire early Tuesday morning. According to a release from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, deputies respond...
6h ago
Wisconsin man gets 52 months for drug trafficking, money laundering
(WFRV) - A 38-year-old Wisconsin man will now spend the next 52 months behind bars after being sentenced for distributing cocaine and laundering money. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Wisconsi...
7h ago
Cold weather and more light snow before winter officially ends
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... Roads are slowly getting better, but in many communities, there is a thick layer of packed down snow and a little ice on top. It's a good idea to give yourself a ...
7h ago
National News
Winter Storm Disrupts Flights and Grounds Travel Across U.S.
Airlines began canceling flights as a powerful winter storm moved across large parts of the United States, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and dang...
9h ago
Japan and Australia Hold Back on U.S. Call for Naval Coalition
A new push from Washington is drawing mixed reactions from key allies as tensions continue to build around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's mo...
Mar 16, 2026
Trump Calls for Global Coalition to Protect Oil Routes Amid Iran Conflict
A new phase in the conflict between the United States and Iran is unfolding as Washington pushes for international support to safeguard one of the wor...
Mar 15, 2026
Federal Judge Pauses Plan to End Immigration Protections for 1,100 Somalis
A federal judge has temporarily stopped the U.S. government from ending immigration protections for roughly 1,100 Somali nationals living in the count...
Mar 14, 2026
