WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
New apartment complex opens in Oshkosh along Fox River
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - A brand new apartment complex with premier amenities and comfort as the centralized focus has officially cut the ribbon in Oshkosh. The Mill on Main, sitting right along the Fox River and just off the shores of La...
9h ago
Northeast Wisconsin health experts warn of early tick activity, urge precautions
FOX VALLEY (WFRV) - Ticks are showing up earlier in the year, and 1000 Islands Environmental Center naturalist Brad Garrity said there's a reason why. Storm Team 5's Jordan Lamers visits Greenville Middle School for weather chat wi...
10h ago
Small town lineman, big time dreams: Appleton North grad eyes 2026 NFL draft
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Under the bright lights of draft week, NFL prospects are scrutinized from every angle. But long before the national spotlight, many of those players are simply teenagers chasing big dreams on local fields. West De...
11h ago
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association announces date for Gubernatorial Debate
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - With the primary in just over three months, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association has announced the date for its Gubernatorial Debate. The debate will invite the qualifying candidates, who will be based on whoeve...
12h ago
Walk MS De Pere Team Captain talks upcoming event with Local 5's Stacy Engebretson
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - A pair of Walk MS events is set to take place this weekend in northeast Wisconsin, with the fundraiser designed to help researchers find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). One of the events is in Appleton on Satu...
12h ago
Local 5's Tom Zalaski & Stacy Engebretson emcee 'WPS Volunteer Awards'
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - Before getting into the station on Thursday to host your evening newscasts, Tom and Stacy had a busy morning recognizing volunteers. The annual Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Volunteer Awards took place at De Pere...
12h ago
More rain and thundershowers arrive tonight
The Latest from Storm Team 5... A little taste of summer out there today with temperatures in the 70s and 80s away from Lake Michigan. Our next round of rain and non severe storms move in after midnight through about 6am. These storms...
13h ago
Slow-speed pursuit in Wisconsin leads to OWI arrest, minor officer injuries
SPARTA, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials in Wisconsin say a 57-year-old woman was arrested after refusing to exit her vehicle and leading officers on a 'slow-speed' pursuit throughout a downtown area. No injuries in Oshkosh house fire that caused...
14h ago
Man dies after crashing into tree in Washington Island, under investigation
WASHINGTON, Wis. (WFRV) - A man was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle crash after he lost control and crashed into a tree on Wednesday evening. According to the Washington Island Police Department, officers were notified ...
14h ago
Green Bay Police say owner of dog hit by car has been found
UPDATE: The owner has been found. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Green Bay Police are asking the public to help find a dog owner after a Shih Tzu was brought into the Packerland Veterinary Center around 1:20 p.m. Thursday. According to a...
14h ago
National News
Breaking the Shutdown: Senate Votes to Advance $70B Border Funding Plan
In a predawn vote Thursday, the U.S. Senate moved ahead with a Republican-backed budget resolution that would direct about $70 billion to Immigration ...
Apr 23, 2026
Ceasefire Talks Between US and Iran Face Uncertain Next Step
In a significant shift for international relations, the current administration has initiated a new round of high-level negotiations aimed at securing ...
Apr 22, 2026
Diplomacy vs. Direct Messaging: The Growing Gap in US-Iran Peace Talks
CNN reported that President Donald Trump's recent social media posts have introduced new uncertainty into ongoing U.S. talks with Iran. While negotiat...
Apr 21, 2026
Pakistan Pushes for US-Iran Talks as Tehran Holds Back
Pakistan was preparing to host a new round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, but Iran said Monday it was not planning to send ...
Apr 20, 2026
