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Caregiver in Green Bay stole thousands from 101-year-old victim, used it to buy a car: Complaint
(WFRV) - A Green Bay woman had her signature bond set at $10,000 after being charged with multiple crimes tied to the alleged theft of thousands of dollars from an elderly victim. Wisconsin nurse sentenced to prison for sexual relationsh...
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One in Marinette County arrested on 20+ counts of child pornography possession
PESHTIGO, Wis. (WFRV) - A suspect who remains unidentified has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), often referred to as child pornography. According to the Marinette County Sh...
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'Speed Task Force' Deployment in Brown County works to minimize dangerous driving
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - As part of a multi-jurisdictional effort to minimize dangerous driving behaviors, the Green Bay Police Department joined for another deployment of the Speed Task Force on Tuesday. Department of Transportation rev...
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Department of Transportation reveals Wisconsin's most popular specialty plates
(WFRV) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) revealed in late December its rejected custom license plates, and now, the most popular specialty plates have been revealed. Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles rejects 1,30...
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Wisconsin native reaches American Idol's Top 30 with rendition of Brandi Carlile's 'The Story'
(WFRV) - A Wisconsin native made headlines in her Hollywood Week performance on American Idol, as she advanced to the Top 30. UW-Green Bay volleyball team raises funds to play in Italy 26-year-old Genevieve Heyward of Lake Geneva posted ...
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Missing homeless man reportedly found dead near Oshkosh drainage area
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials in Oshkosh say a man's body was found in a drainage area early Tuesday morning, and it's believed to be that of a man who was reported missing months ago. K9 alerts for drugs during Wisconsin traffic stop...
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Wisconsin nurse sentenced to prison for sexual relationship with patient
SPARTA, Wis. (WFRV) - A Monroe County nurse has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of engaging in a sexual relationship with a patient under her care. Melissa R. Knutson, of Readstown, was sentenced to 18 months in prison fo...
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$9.3M WIS 76 project in Outagamie County to begin March 9
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Tony Evers has signed a nearly $10 million contract to reconstruct 1.5 miles of State Highway 76 in the village of Greenville and the town of Ellington. The $9.3 million project will upgrade WIS 76 from E...
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Housing shortage impacting northeast Wisconsin, industry leaders say
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Communities across Wisconsin, including northeast Wisconsin, are continuing to face a significant housing shortage, according to local industry leaders. Local 5's Stacy Engebretson spoke with representatives fro...
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Did you buy beef at a Wisconsin supermarket? You may be owed money
NEW YORK (WPIX) - Have you bought beef from a supermarket? You may be owed money. An antitrust class action lawsuit was filed against several beef processors, alleging that they entered a market allocation agreement to increase their ma...
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National News
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia Closed Following Tuesday Drone Attack
The United States Embassy in Riyadh has suspended all services and ordered American citizens to shelter in place following a drone attack early Tuesda...
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U.S. F-15E Crashes in Kuwait as War with Iran Enters Third Day
A U.S. fighter jet went down over Kuwait as tensions between Washington and Tehran continued to rise. According to U.S. defense officials, an American...
Mar 02, 2026
Iran Confirms Death of Supreme Leader Khamenei After Massive U.S.-Israeli Strikes
Iran's highest authority was killed during coordinated US and Israeli strikes, multiple international outlets reported Saturday, citing senior officia...
Mar 01, 2026
Joint Military Force: US and Israel Strike Strategic Iranian Targets in Preemptive Blow
Missiles and airstrikes lit up the skies over the Middle East early Saturday as tensions between Israel and Iran erupted into open conflict. Israel's ...
Feb 28, 2026
