WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson singled home runs in a stunning 12th-inning rally, and the Tampa Bay Rays staved off World Series elimination with a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night that force...
4h ago
Families go trick-or-treating inside Green Bay Airport hangar
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- A local airport got an early start to the Halloween holiday on October 27. Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport held a 'Halloween in the Hangar' event where families got the opportunity to trick-or-treat throughout ...
5h ago
Brewers lefty Aaron Ashby sets postseason record in Game 4 of World Series
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) -- Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby has officially set a postseason scoreless relief record in Game 4 of the World Series. After Ashby's postseason shutout streak was extended to 15 2/3 innings on Saturday during Game 2, nearing t...
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Wisconsin driver dies after alleged medical episode while on the road
ETTRICK, Wis. (WFRV) -- A car crash in Trempealeau County has claimed the life of one individual after what is believed to have been a medical episode. According to a press release, early in the afternoon of October 27, Trempealeau County Dispatch rece...
7h ago
October 27 Locker Room with Brandon Cisse
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A new episode of Local 5's Locker Room aired live on Tuesday, bringing another week of football talk to a crowd of enthusiasts. This week's guest is Green Bay Packers rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse, who was selected by the tea...
8h ago
From 'Employee of the Year' to Federal Custody: Friend alleges error behind Oshkosh teacher's ICE arrest
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - Wendy Mendez, an Oshkosh Middle School Spanish teacher, was arrested by ICE. According to ICE, Mendez is originally from Costa Rica and was taken into custody on October 14 in Milwaukee. In a statement, the Department of Homela...
8h ago
Honoring Gail's Law and the fight against breast cancer
(WFRV) - As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, women across the region are encouraged to assess their personal risk factors, including new legislative protections and expanded local clinical resources designed to catch breast cancer at its...
9h ago
'Milwaukee Brewers' rapper opens up about viral song amidst World Series run
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) -- A handful of celebrities have shown up to games during the 2026 World Series run. Now, ahead of Game 4, one local celebrity who went viral for their song about the team has opened up about the musical masterpiece. Foenem's blu...
9h ago
Green Bay rehab center brings Brewers excitement into therapy routines
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - For residents at Edenbrook Rehabilitation Center in Green Bay, the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series run is bringing the excitement of baseball into their routines. From baseball-themed games to popcorn and batting practice, the ...
9h ago
Oshkosh Kids Foundation launches sweatpants drive to help keep local children warm this winter
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - The Oshkosh Kids Foundation is collecting new sweatpants for local children through its "A Soft Place to Land" Sweatpants Drive, running Nov. 1, 2026, through Jan. 31, 2027. The drive aims to provide children in the Oshkosh Schoo...
10h ago
National News
Flávio Bolsonaro Facing Passport Surrender Order as US Confirms Visa Approval
The United States has confirmed plans to grant visas to Brazilian senator Flvio Bolsonaro and his family following his defeat in Brazil's presidential...
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U.S. Military Prepares New Iran Strike Options as Trump Weighs Decision
The U.S. military has developed plans for potential new strikes against Iran as President Donald Trump considers his next steps in the ongoing conflic...
Oct 27, 2026
Iran Confirms Indirect Communications with U.S. Amid Regional Tensions
Iran says communication with the United States is continuing despite growing concerns about renewed military conflict in the Middle East. On October 2...
Oct 26, 2026
Florida Shooting Near Football Stadium Leaves 12 Injured, Including Six Children
A homecoming weekend celebration at Florida A&M University was overshadowed by gunfire Saturday, October 24, when a shooting near a Tallahassee fo...
Oct 25, 2026
