WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Driver of deadly Brown County Thanksgiving Day crash sentenced
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The driver responsible for a Thanksgiving Day crash in Brown County that left one person dead and two seriously hurt will now spend the next two decades behind bars. 68-year-old Cheryl Mitchell was in court Friday morning, wher...
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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing: 'I shot Mr. Thompson'
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Teen who kicked sea lion in viral video in San Diego pleads guilty
An 18-year-old from La Jolla pleaded guilty in federal court after being filmed attacking a sea lion on the San Diego coast.
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Neenah Police Department issue warning for drivers to secure their loads following recent incident
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in Neenah say drivers need to be on the lookout for everything out on the roads, including the kitchen sink, and in a recent incident, the stove. According to a post on social media, officials with the Neenah Police Departm...
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Beautiful Friday ahead, isolated showers on Saturday
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... There are many great things about today's forecast! First, the fog threat we had over the last few days is not as prevalent this morning. Second, the humidity is decreasing big time o...
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Bergstrom Automotive named the No. 1 dealership group to work for in the United States
(WFRV) - For the second consecutive year, officials with Bergstrom Automotive say they have once again been ranked as the No. 1 dealership group to work for in the United States. According to a release, Bergstrom had 39 total dealerships named on the A...
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Kennedy Center board OKs new way of adding Trump's name to building
The Kennedy Center board voted Thursday to add President Trump's name to the performing arts building months after a judge blocked an effort to rename the center after him.
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Menasha football hosts community night scrimmage at temporary home
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Menasha had its first chance to play some football at its temporary home field at its community night scrimmage against Xavier on Thursday night. The tornado at the end of July severely damaged Calder Stadium, forcing the Menash...
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Tyrese Haliburton returns home, helps Oshkosh students get ready for school
(WFRV) - NBA All-Star and Oshkosh native Tyrese Haliburton returned home Thursday to help local students get ready for the upcoming school year. Haliburton joined families at the Oshkosh Back 2 School Fair, a community event designed to provide local s...
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Motor home fire spreads to Two Rivers residence causing $100,000 in damage
TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WFRV) -- A motor home fire that spread to an adjacent residence caused $100,000 in damage, according to a press release. Around 6:00 p.m. on August 13, fire crews found a motor home on fire in the driveway, with flames spreading to th...
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National News
Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Pressure on Iran Adds Fresh Supply Concerns
Oil prices moved higher on August 14 as renewed tensions involving Iran raised concerns about possible disruptions to global energy supplies. Reuters ...
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Karoline Leavitt to Leave White House Press Secretary Role at End of August
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of August, ending her tenure after becoming the youngest pers...
Aug 13, 2026
Deadly Midwest Storms Leave More Than 800,000 Without Power
Hundreds of thousands of customers across the Midwest were left without electricity after severe storms moved through several states on Tuesday. Reute...
Aug 12, 2026
U.S. Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Shift Under New Federal Guidance
The Trump administration is changing its approach to childhood vaccination recommendations in the United States, recognizing 11 inoculations as the co...
Aug 11, 2026
