WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Emergency department expanding to increase rural healthcare in Waupaca
WAUPACA, Wis. (WFRV) - Shovels, hard hats, and dirt flying in the air marked a new beginning for ThedaCare in Waupaca. Our services need expanding. And so we want to make sure that we have the right space and rec resources for this community," said Lyn...
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Snow leopard Bodhi will leave Green Bay Zoo for new home
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- In a Facebook post, the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park revealed a beloved snow leopard will be moving to another zoo very soon. The snow leopard is named Bodhi, and he will be moving to another Association of Zoos and Aquariums ...
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Menasha parents seek to save Trinity Lutheran School from midyear closure
MENASHA Wis. (WFRV) - Parents at Trinity Lutheran School in Menasha say they are heartbroken and frustrated after learning the school is expected to close in January. The announcement leaves more than 40 students and their families facing an uncertain ...
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Restraining order dismissed for former Two Rivers City Manager
TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WFRV) -- Former Two Rivers City Manager, Kyle Kordell, has had his restraining order dismissed after being arrested three times within 72 hours. Kordell was originally arrested on Sunday, November 1, for disorderly conduct/domestic vi...
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How to register your harvest for Wisconsin gun deer season
(WFRV) -- With gun deer season beginning on Saturday, November 21, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released some guidelines on their website, including changes to deer management and how to register your harvest. The nine-day huntin...
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Wisconsin county explains why salt brine is still used on roads
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) -- One Wisconsin county is explaining an often-asked question: Why do we use salt brine on our roads? In a social media post, Kewaunee County explained that applying salt brine before a storm can prevent snow and ice from f...
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Firefighters in northern Wisconsin prevent forest fire after utility truck ignites
PINE RIVER, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Pine River Volunteer Fire Department responded to a truck fire on Pine Dells Road late Thursday morning. After arriving a little after 11:30 a.m., firefighters found a Ford F550 utility truck on fire. According to a Faceb...
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Man repeatedly hits person with his truck at Upper Peninsula Walmart: Police
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WFRV) -- The Iron Mountain Police Department shared details of a man who repeatedly hit a man with his pickup truck, injuring him and causing damage to other vehicles. Iron Mountain Police arrived at the local Walmart on November ...
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Is Microsoft Outlook down? Company confirms 'issues' with email accounts, Teams
Tens of thousands of Microsoft users reported issues with their Outlook email functionality on Thursday, with Microsoft soon confirming service outages across the Americas.
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Hockey team in Wisconsin announces a post-game concert from Poison's Bret Michaels
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - For those looking for "nothin' but a good time," Poison's frontman, Bret Michaels, is set to perform in Wisconsin following a professional hockey game. Announced on Thursday, officials with the Milwaukee Admirals say the Rock n...
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National News
Brooklyn Building Collapse Leaves Two Dead and 17 Injured as Rescue Crews Search Rubble
A three-story building collapsed in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday, November 11, killing at least two people and injuring 17 others, including seven...
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Strait of Hormuz Shipping Risks Push Oil Prices Up From Two-Month Lows
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, November 11, as continued attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns about oil supplies despite hopes f...
Nov 11, 2026
U.S. Moves Military Aircraft From Second UK Air Base Following Reported Iran Threat
The U.S. military moved several aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, England, on Monday, November 9, following a reported threat linked to Iran. R...
Nov 10, 2026
Marco Rubio Defends Trump's Iran War After Republicans Lose Control of Congress
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump's decision to wage war against Iran on Sunday, November 8, saying the military campaign...
Nov 9, 2026
