WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Traffic stop in Chippewa County leads to K9 bust, cocaine and meth
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - A proactive traffic stop by a Chippewa County Patrol Sergeant recently led to an illegal narcotics seizure with the help of one investigatory K9. In a post shared by the Sheriff's Office, after developing probable cause d...
49m ago
Underaged Midwest driver ticketed for possession of multiple cases of Busch Apple
CROOKSTON, Min. (WFRV) - Getting pulled over is never anyone's favorite activity, but for an underaged driver in Minnesota, it definitely was not. In a post shared by the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety on their social media, a State Patrol trooper ...
1h ago
Badgers unveil new uniform for game versus Notre Dame at Lambeau Field
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - The Wisconsin Badgers have officially unveiled the new uniforms they will wear as they kick off the 2026 season at Lambeau Field versus the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. These new special uniforms are said to pay tribute to the shar...
1h ago
De Pere High School closes most of building after flooding
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - Another round of storms made its way through parts of the state yesterday, July 8, and with it came another surge of floods-this time flooding De Pere High School. According to a statement from the De Pere District Communications...
2h ago
Man arrested in Marinette on drug charges, outstanding warrants for stalking and battery
MARINETTE, Wis. (WFRV) - One man is now in custody on several drug-related charges and multiple outstanding warrants following a traffic stop on Wednesday. According to a release from the Marinette Police Department, officers, along with deputies from ...
2h ago
Sheboygan deputy hurt following crash with teen driver
LIMA, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Sheboygan County say a deputy was hurt following a crash on Wednesday afternoon involving a 17-year-old driver. According to a release from the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded at 4:35 p.m. to the...
3h ago
Confirmed: Rare earthquake occurs in Lake Michigan
(WFRV) - Earthquakes are a rare occurrence in Wisconsin and even rarer in Lake Michigan, with officials confirming on Wednesday just the 2nd earthquake in Lake Michigan in the last 100 years. According to the United States Geological Survey, a 2.9 magn...
3h ago
Bonnie Tyler, who topped charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983 and seeing new generations succumb to its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, ha...
4h ago
Dog killed after wrong-way driver crashes into semi on I-41 in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Oshkosh say a dog is dead and a woman is hurt after a wrong-way driver crashed into a semi-truck Wednesday night on I-41. According to a release from the Oshkosh Police Department, officers were notified at 11:33 p...
5h ago
A Long Stretch of Sunshine Begins
The latest from Storm Team 5... We are entering a time with a very consistent forecast. Thursday is seeing some lingering isolated showers but nothing that can be noted as heavy rain. Thursday also sits much cooler with highs only reaching the upper 70...
7h ago
National News
Trump Says U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Has Collapsed After New Strikes
President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the United States and Iran had ended after a new round of attacks raised tensions across the Gulf, a...
7h ago
Trump Says Iran Deal Is Over as NATO Summit Focuses on Iran and Ukraine
CNN reported from live updates on the NATO summit in Ankara that President Donald Trump said an interim understanding with Iran is over, adding anothe...
Jul 08, 2026
Trump's NATO Stance Raises New Questions Over U.S. Troops in Europe
President Trump's position on NATO is again drawing attention as European allies watch for signs of whether the United States may reduce its military ...
Jul 07, 2026
Eight Wounded, Including Four Children, in Coney Island Fourth of July Shooting
Eight people, including four children, were wounded in a shooting during Fourth of July celebrations in Coney Island, Brooklyn. CNN reported that the ...
Jul 06, 2026
