WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Salmonella vs. cyclosporiasis: How to tell what you have
Thousands of people have been infected with foodborne illnesses so far this year.
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Meta AI model goes rogue in testing, hacks another company
Meta revealed this week one of its models breached another company during cybersecurity testing, becoming the third major technology giant to disclose a hacking incident involving "rogue" AI models in recent weeks.
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12,000+ pounds of items and over $10k collected during WFRV's storm relief drive
(WFRV) - Our donation drive that partnered with Festival Foods and the St. Joseph Food Program resulted in six tons of items and over $10,000. On Wednesday, WFRV partnered with Festival Foods and the St. Joseph Food Program to collect items for those a...
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Suspect in Oshkosh weapons disturbance turns himself in
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - The suspect believed to be involved in a recent weapons disturbance in Oshkosh has turned himself in, authorities say. According to a release from the Oshkosh Police Department, officers first responded at 1:49 a.m. on July 16 to...
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Sheriff's Office: Wisconsin man arrested for possession of child porn, child sex doll
GRAND MARSH, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin say one man is now in custody for the possession of child pornography and the possession of a child sex doll. According to a release from the Juneau County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded on Augu...
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Get a free root beer float at A&W restaurants across Wisconsin
(WFRV) - America's oldest franchised restaurant chain is offering free root beer floats in stores on Thursday, all across the country, including Wisconsin, in celebration of National Root Beer Float Day. According to a release from A&W Restaurants,...
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Drought puts Wisconsin's native mussels at risk: DNR
(WFRV) - Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources say drought conditions throughout the state are putting native mussels at risk. According to a release from the DNR, Wisconsin has 51 native species of mussels, with nearly half of t...
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"Bikes are welcome, chaos is not:" Appleton Police Department cites large group of riders for stunts and harassment
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - A large group of e-bike and e-moto riders was cited in Appleton after police say the group was stunt riding, impeding traffic, and purposely harassing other motorists. According to a release from the Appleton Police Department, ...
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Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt
The Senate committee chaired by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Thursday voted to refer former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci to be held in contempt. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in a party-line, 8-5 vote, ...
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Clintonville bicyclist hit by vehicle after failing to stop at a red light
CLINTONVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) - One woman is hurt after she ignored a red light and was hit by a vehicle in Clintonville on Wednesday. According to the Clintonville Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of South Main Street and West Mad...
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National News
$100B Returned to Importers Following Tariff Court Ruling
NBC News says the Trump administration has refunded about $100 billion in tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down duties imposed under emergency e...
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US Missile Defense Stockpiles Face Pressure After Iran Operations
The United States is reviewing its missile defense supplies after using a significant number of interceptors during operations linked to Iran. CNN rep...
Aug 05, 2026
U.S. Plans to Close Five Diplomatic Posts in Global Restructuring
The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five diplomatic missions as part of a broader effort to reduce costs and streamline ...
Aug 04, 2026
Spokane Wildfires Force 60,000 Residents to Evacuate
Around 60,000 people were ordered to leave their homes as three wildfires threatened Spokane, Washington, on Sunday. Reuters reported that local offic...
Aug 03, 2026
