WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Thrivent volunteers pack 9,000 care kits for children, families impacted by tornado
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Neighbors and community members have been joining together all across northeast Wisconsin in recent days following severe weather that inflicted significant damage in areas throughout the Fox Valley. At the Appleton campus of Th...
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What's the best free activity in Wisconsin? Here's what HGTV says
(WFRV) - Having fun can be accomplished on a budget-natural wonders, cultural icons, and local curiosities can give you full day trips or vacations of all kinds, and it won't hurt your wallet. HGTV planned a 50-state road trip, each stop a chance to ex...
1h ago
450K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief after court ruling
The ruling tems from a years-long class-action lawsuit over the federal borrower's defense program.
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Unlicensed 14-year-old injured in illegal e-bike crash in Sheboygan
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WFRV) -- A 14-year-old Sheboygan teenager was injured after being hit by a car while illegally operating an E-Bike. The Sheboygan Police Department revealed on Facebook that the 14-year-old, who does not have a driver's license, was hi...
2h ago
FBI operation results in Wisconsin weapon, drug, and cash seizures
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Milwaukee FBI has seized various illegal weapons, drugs, and cash as part of Operation Summer Heat 2.0, according to a Facebook post. The post included a photo of the seized items, which include various bags of drugs in al...
2h ago
Woman reunites with We Energies crews who rescued her from downed power lines during tornado
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - One week after an EF-3 tornado tore through the Fox Valley, the woman whose dash cam video captured the storm's destruction reunited with the We Energies employees who helped rescue her. Autumn Willette was driving on Spencer St...
2h ago
Marquette poll reveals rising dissatisfaction among Americans regarding inflation, cost of living, and general well-being
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) -- A recent national survey from Marquette Law School that sought to learn the general American public's perception regarding key national issues revealed that the single most important problem among voters is inflation and the c...
4h ago
Single measles outbreak in 2025 cost almost $5.4M to contain: Research
More than $53,000 was spent per measles cases, the study found.
4h ago
FAA investigating Trump helicopter safety incident
As a result, another jet departed around the same time as Trump in a loss of standard separation, an FAA protocol that keeps aircrafts a safe distance apart.
5h ago
New dinosaur species identified in New Mexico, researchers say
The newly discovered creature was a troodontid, meaning it belonged to a family of two-legged, bird-like omnivores. They say these dinosaurs were known for having unusually large brains compared to other dinosaurs.
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National News
US Missile Defense Stockpiles Face Pressure After Iran Operations
The United States is reviewing its missile defense supplies after using a significant number of interceptors during operations linked to Iran. CNN rep...
15h ago
U.S. Plans to Close Five Diplomatic Posts in Global Restructuring
The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five diplomatic missions as part of a broader effort to reduce costs and streamline ...
Aug 04, 2026
Spokane Wildfires Force 60,000 Residents to Evacuate
Around 60,000 people were ordered to leave their homes as three wildfires threatened Spokane, Washington, on Sunday. Reuters reported that local offic...
Aug 03, 2026
Trump Pauses Planned Iran Strikes as Diplomatic Efforts Continue
President Donald Trump has halted planned military strikes against Iran while regional governments work toward an agreement intended to reduce hostili...
Aug 02, 2026
