WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
More sunshine, less humidity
From Storm Team 5... Overnight: Mostly clear and quieter after any leftover daytime shower activity. Lows around 60.. Light west-northwest winds. Humidity drops later. Thursday: Pleasant and less humid. Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 70s. Light north...
37m ago
NASA administrator suggests putting data centers in space
Both Democratic and Republican politicians are hastily trying to distance themselves from data facilities.
44m ago
Police mourn crossing guard who died in Appleton dump truck accident as school year begins
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) -- As the school year rolls around, the Kaukauna Police are paying their respects to a local crossing guard who tragically lost her life several months ago. Vicki Wagner was the victim of a fatal crash in Appleton on June 18, dyin...
1h ago
Green Bay Packers award $1,000 grants to 20 youth football programs in Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Green Bay Packers are one of the most profitable corporations in Wisconsin. And they're consistently making sure that that profit is shared with the community. According to a press release, the NFL team announced today tha...
1h ago
Heavy damage reported after fire engulfs Wisconsin pub
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WFRV) -- A food eatery in Wisconsin suffered heavy damage from an intense fire the morning of August 26. The Little Rice Fire Department revealed in a social media post that Sheri's Pub n Grub in Minocqua was "engulfed in fire" when the...
1h ago
'Appleton Area NOW' rallies for women's rights, equal rights amendment
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Supporters gathered in downtown Appleton on Wednesday to mark Women's Equality Day and call for continued action on women's rights. Members of 'Appleton Area NOW' and others rallied at Houdini Plaza, reflecting on the history of...
2h ago
Volunteer Fox Cities seeks help for tornado recovery
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) -- Volunteer Fox Cities is in need of additional helpers as they prepare for a litany of recovery efforts scheduled for the next several days. The group is seeking both individuals and teams to assist with its critical tornado reco...
2h ago
LaFleurs feel grateful that their first head coaching matchup is coming in the preseason
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Divided loyalties meant a divided wardrobe for the parents of Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur as their teams held a joint practice Wednesday. Denny and Kristi LaFleur were just happy ...
2h ago
Cousin of 10-year-old Wisconsin girl pleads guilty to her killing and gets life in prison
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The cousin of a 10-year-old Wisconsin girl killed in 2022 pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide on Wednesday and was sentenced to life in prison. Lily Peters was riding her bike home from her aunt's house in Chippewa ...
2h ago
Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets
NEW YORK (AP) - Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets after one pitch Wednesday night when he was hit in the upper back by A.J. Ewing's line drive. Ewing's 106 mph liner ricocheted off May as he whirled in a...
3h ago
National News
Thousands Remain Displaced as Crews Contain More of Nevada's Hawk Fire
Thousands of residents near Reno, Nevada, remained unable to return home Monday as firefighters worked to contain the Hawk Fire, a destructive blaze t...
Aug 25, 2026
U.S. Prepares New Iran Sanctions as Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz Grow
The United States is preparing a major new sanctions package against Iran, escalating economic pressure nearly six months into the conflict. Treasury ...
Aug 24, 2026
US and Canada Push for Trade Deal Ahead of Tariff Deadline
The United States and Canada were working through final trade issues Friday as a deadline approached that could bring steep new tariffs on Canadian go...
Aug 22, 2026
Woman Charged in Alleged ISIS-Inspired Plot Targeting New York State Capitol
A 35-year-old Albany woman has been charged with allegedly planning an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol. Reuters reported that feder...
Aug 21, 2026
