WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Iran to Compete in 2026 World Cup; FIFA Rejects Venue Change Requests
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup despite the conflict involving Iran and the United State...
3h ago
Luther Vandross Estate Welcomes Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Recognition
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2026 class put Luther Vandross back in the spotlight this week, and his estate said the moment carries real weight....
3h ago
Evacuations happening in New London amid flooding
NEW LONDON, Wis. (WFRV) - Amid severe flooding that could get worse, New London city officials are asking folks who live in low-lying spots in the area to evacuate their homes. City officials said because of the severity of the floodin...
6h ago
Sturgeon & residents on the move as Shiocton prepare for more flooding
SHIOCTON, Wis. (WFRV) - A day filled with filling sandbags, helping neighbors and seeing the sturgeon out of the Wolf River. Manawa community stacks sandbags to protect local water treatment plant In the early morning on Wednesday, the V...
9h ago
Manawa community stacks sandbags to protect local water treatment plant
MANAWA, Wis. (WFRV) - Dozens of volunteers filled and stacked sandbags across Manawa on Wednesday as rising water threatened a local water treatment plant. Authorities across northeast Wisconsin share one common message amid ongoing flo...
9h ago
Spirit of America: Oshkosh Public Museum honors photographer Lewis Hine
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - The Oshkosh Public Museum has an exhibit designed to shed light on a man who helped shape American history-Lewis Hine of Oshkosh. Spirit of America: Ripon's key connection with the Women's Suffrage Movement in the ...
11h ago
Sustainably Speaking: Spring Garden Preparations
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - As spring arrives, so does the gardening season. While we all prepare for a summer with plenty of vegetables, many steps should be taken to help your garden thrive. Sustainably Speaking: Rainwater & Reuse The...
11h ago
Green Bay Police searching for missing & endangered 48-year-old man
UPDATE: Robert was found safe as of 7:45 p.m. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Green Bay Police Department says it is looking for a missing man last seen on Wednesday afternoon, considered to be endangered. Robert Granditzke 48-year-old R...
11h ago
Driver in deadly Ashwaubenon crash that killed a teenage girl enters not guilty plea
(WFRV) - The case involving the driver in a deadly Ashwaubenon crash progressed as his arraignment happened. According to court records, 69-year-old Douglas Proehl was in court on April 13 for his arraignment. He pleaded not guilty and ...
12h ago
FLOOD WATCH: More rain and a few storms possible this evening
The Latest from Storm Team 5... Rain from Tuesday prompted more evacuations especially along the Wolf River in Shiocton, Weyauwega and the communities surrounding New London. Unfortunately, we are not able to catch a break as another ...
13h ago
National News
Iran to Compete in 2026 World Cup; FIFA Rejects Venue Change Requests
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup despite the conflict involving Iran and the United State...
3h ago
Luther Vandross Estate Welcomes Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Recognition
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2026 class put Luther Vandross back in the spotlight this week, and his estate said the moment carries real weight....
3h ago
Iran's Maritime Trade Halted by U.S. Blockade; Market Eyes Potential Talks
U.S. officials said this week that Iran's seaborne trade had been stopped under a blockade that began on Monday, adding a new layer of pressure at a m...
Apr 15, 2026
Tensions Surface in NYC as Protesters Call for Changes to U.S. Foreign Arms Sales
Police detained dozens of demonstrators in New York City during a protest focused on U.S. military aid to Israel, according to officials at the scene....
Apr 14, 2026
