WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
State Representative Jerry O'Connor not seeking re-election
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) - Wisconsin's oldest current State Assembly member says he is not seeking re-election this year. Coin flip helps break tie between race in Wisconsin Spring General Election Jerry O'Connor (R-Fond du Lac) announce...
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Workshop in De Pere offered centuries-old Easter tradition from Ukraine
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - A hands-on workshop in De Pere gave people a chance to explore a centuries-old Easter tradition on Easter weekend. At the Mulva Cultural Center, participants learned the art of 'pysanky,' a traditional Ukrainian e...
2h ago
DOJ investigating NFL broadcasting deals: Report
(The Hill) - The Department of Justice (DOJ) is opening an investigation into the NFL over its dealmaking with media companies on rights to broadcast games, according to a new report. The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar wit...
3h ago
Wisconsin man sentenced to 12 years for sex trafficking teen with history of previous abusers
*This story contains disturbing information. If you or anybody you know is a victim of sexual abuse, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at (800) 656-4673 or click the link here.* MADISON, WIS. - A 31-year-old man in western...
3h ago
MICHELIN Guide coming to Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - One of the world's most renowned dining and travel guides is expanding its coverage to six Great Lakes cities, including one in Wisconsin. 'The Wisco Way': Brewers unveil 2026 City Connect uniforms with an ode t...
3h ago
Water main break at West De Pere High School prompts early dismissal
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - A water main break at West De Pere High School has prompted an early dismissal for students. The announcement came from the School District of West De Pere at around 9:23 a.m. on Thursday. Local 5 will have more...
4h ago
'The Wisco Way': Brewers unveil 2026 City Connect uniforms with an ode to Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - The Milwaukee Brewers have unveiled their 2026 City Connect uniforms, paying homage to Wisconsin's "permanent paradise." On Thursday morning, MLB teams revealed their City Connect jerseys for the 2026 campaign, ...
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UPDATE: Multiple hospitalized following rollover crash in Appleton near Kwik Trip
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026 - 10:51 a.m. APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Multiple people were taken to local hospitals following a two-vehicle crash with a rollover on Thursday morning in Appleton on Wisconsin Avenue. An updated release provided b...
5h ago
Some pets dead following house fire in Wisconsin, investigation underway
EXETER, Wis. (WFRV) - While some pets were rescued, others did not make it following a house fire late Wednesday night in Wisconsin, authorities say. According to a release from the Belleville Volunteer Fire Department, crews responded ...
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Brown County summit held to address homelessness crisis
(WFRV) - Multiple local organizations came together on Wednesday for a summit as they look to address the homelessness crisis in Brown County. Appleton advances plans for emergency homeless shelter The Homelessness and Housing Coalition ...
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National News
Ceasefire on the Edge: Trump Warns of 'Major War' as Iran Negotiations Stall
A new warning from President Donald Trump added fresh strain to an already fragile ceasefire in the Middle East. In a social media post on Thursday, h...
10h ago
U.S. and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire; Limited Reopening of Strait of Hormuz Begins
A temporary pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran has been put in place following urgent diplomatic efforts, officials confirmed, as...
Apr 08, 2026
Trump's latest warning puts new pressure on Iran as deadline nears
President Donald Trump sharpened his message on Tuesday by saying his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was final, adding fresh pressur...
Apr 07, 2026
New Wave of US-Israeli Strikes Hits Iran; IRGC Intelligence Chief Reported Killed
Israeli and U.S. forces carried out a new wave of attacks on Iran on Monday, officials said, in one of the most serious escalations since the conflict...
Apr 06, 2026
