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One crew member rescued after F-15 shot down over Iran
One of the two U.S. crew members of a U.S. fighter jet that was shot down over Iran was rescued by U.S. forces, a U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told The Hill on Friday. A search and rescue is underway for the other...
4h ago
1 dead, 3 hurt after vehicle crashes into a tree in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - One person is dead and three others are hurt after a vehicle in Wisconsin crashed into a tree early Tuesday morning. According to a release from the Madison Police Department, officers responded around 12:30 a.m. ...
5h ago
UPDATE: Wautoma woman with dementia found safe, Silver Alert canceled
WAUTOMA, Wis. (WFRV) - The Wautoma Police Department has announced that the Silver Alert for the missing elderly woman with dementia is canceled. According to a release, 78-year-old Bonita Rosenthal left a residence without her caretake...
6h ago
Lifesaving actions by Kewaunee police officer saves man from fatal overdose
KEWAUNEE, Wis. (WFRV) - A police officer in Kewaunee was celebrated on Wednesday following an incident where his quick thinking and ability to take action saved one man from a fatal overdose. According to the Kewaunee Police Department,...
7h ago
26,000+ remain without power in Wisconsin and the U.P. following Thursday's ice storm
(WFRV) - Following the ice storm that rolled through Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula on Thursday, more than 26,000 customers remain without power Friday morning. As of 6:30 a.m., according to the WPS and We Energies outage maps...
7h ago
More rain and another ice storm Friday night into Saturday
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... Quiet and cool weather spring weather anticipated Friday ahead of the next storm system that will bring more rain and ice to northeast Wisconsin. The good news is...
7h ago
Constitutional Crisis: Trump Fires AG Pam Bondi Amid Iran War Disagreements
A new assessment suggests weeks of US military strikes may not have damaged Iran's missile capacity as much as the White House has claimed. The report...
11h ago
More bad luck for New London grocery store owners
NEW LONDON, Wis. (WFRV) - Mother Nature hasn't been kind lately to one New London family. Thursday's ice storm sent tree branches flying in the Larsen's New London yard. One branch crashed down onto their garage, tearing part of the gu...
15h ago
Dish: Sundrop, stories & Jen's Knaughty Pine - a Nothwoods staple
PULASKI, Wis. (WFRV) - What started as a gut feeling has grown into a beloved local gathering spot in Pulaski. Dish: 'Laughing Ladies' keep decades-long tradition alive at Kroll's West restaurant Twenty years ago, Jen Olson took a chance...
16h ago
Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Wisconsin mosque president detained by immigration agents
The president of Wisconsin's largest mosque was detained by federal immigration agents, drawing accusations from local officials and religious leaders that the arrest was motivated by his statements against Israel. Salah Sarsour, a Pale...
20h ago
National News
Constitutional Crisis: Trump Fires AG Pam Bondi Amid Iran War Disagreements
A new assessment suggests weeks of US military strikes may not have damaged Iran's missile capacity as much as the White House has claimed. The report...
11h ago
China's Expanding Nuclear Infrastructure Draws Global Attention
New satellite findings have raised fresh questions about China's nuclear capabilities, with analysts pointing to a series of construction projects tie...
Apr 02, 2026
Trump Signals Possible Endgame as Iran Conflict Shakes Oil Markets
A new phase in the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is beginning to take shape as officials point to signs of a slowdown in figh...
Apr 01, 2026
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...
Mar 31, 2026
