(WFRV) - Higher education options across Wisconsin are showcasing strong academic standards, according to a newly published ranking of the state's top four-year colleges and universities. Stacker compiled a list evaluating institutions statewide using ...

FREEDOM Wis, (WFRV) - This week Local 5 Sports highlights our exceptional athlete who hails from Freedom High School, an offensive lineman, wrestler, and sport truck racer. Mason Calmes proves that football is more than just passing and rushing, bringi...

FOND DU LAC COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - A Fond du Lac County man was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after pleading no contest to illegal voting, District Attorney Eric Toney announced. 43-year-old Anthony Van Egtern of Malone was found guilty of el...

MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) - Following the devastating tornado that struck Menasha in July, finding the perfect outfit for homecoming may not have been at the top of the community's list of priorities, but thanks to local generosity, it didn't have to. Commu...

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - After 33 years in business, the long-time owners of Mohnen's Darboy Family Restaurant have announced the sale of their beloved community eatery. In a heartfelt social media post, the Mohnen family revealed that ownership officia...

El Niño is here, growing stronger by the day, and getting ready for a long stay. Climate models indicate the phenomenon is nearly certain to last not just through this fall and winter, but also into spring of 2027.

(WFRV) - In this week's episode of High School Sports Xtra, we featured our Game of the Week between Little Chute and Freedom. We also put the spotlight on our Xceptional Athlete from Freedom, Mason Calmes, and recapped matchups from week 6 of the high...

STATE COLLEGE, Penn. (WFRV) - It's been almost two years but the UW-Madison Badger football team finally won a game on the road. The Badgers defeated the #13 ranked team Penn State (#4 in the Big Ten conference) 24-20 on Saturday, overcoming a 17-point...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - In a historic milestone for the franchise, the Milwaukee Brewers named outfielder and designated hitter Christian Yelich the first team captain in club history. The Brewers announced the designation via social media, confirming...

(WFRV) - Prospective homebuyers in Wisconsin are facing one of the steepest rate jumps in the nation, according to a recent study analyzing quarterly shifts in average mortgage interest rates. According to WalletHub, while interest rates fluctuated acr...