WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Kaukauna sends baseball team off to state for first time in 72 years
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) - Earlier today, the city of Kaukauna gathered together to send off the high school's baseball team as they head to the state's D1 quarterfinals. This is the Ghosts' first time in the baseball playoffs since 1954, making today's g...
21h ago
Green Bay Metro Fire Department, Packers team up for yearly fire training
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - If you drive past Lambeau Field this week, you will notice an influx of first responders in the parking lot. It's part of a weeklong training session with the Green Bay Metro Fire Department and the Green Bay Packers, as the de...
22h ago
Nearly 3 dozen pets caught in Wisconsin fire, less than half survive
DOUSMAN, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin say only about a dozen family pets survived after nearly three dozen were caught in a fire Saturday afternoon. According to a release from the Western Lakes Fire Department, crews from multiple stations r...
22h ago
The Depot in Green Bay officially introduces new ownership
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Calling all patrons of The Depot in Green Bay: the new owner has officially made a statement regarding the transition. The restaurant shared an introductory post from new owner Jeff Schermetzler, who took over ownership in Marc...
22h ago
Newsmaker Sunday: Fox Valley Literacy talks literacy decline
(WFRV) - On this week's Newsmaker Sunday, Tom Zalaski is joined by Executive Director Brian Leone Tracy and Program Operations Director Heather Chantelois-Kashal from Fox Valley Literacy to discuss all things literacy. According to findings from the Pr...
23h ago
Wisconsin beagle breeding farm closing, hundreds of its dogs heading to a Florida rescue group
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin beagle breeding farm that's been the site of recent violent protests is closing, and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a Florida rescue group. Big Dog Ranch Rescue announced Monday that it has reached an agreemen...
23h ago
Two Wisconsin students to compete in 2026 Braille Challenge Finals in Los Angeles
MAIDSON, Wis. (WFRV) - Two Wisconsin students will advance to the 2026 Braille Challenge Finals in Los Angeles after earning top scores and a place among more than 2,000 competitors across the globe. Bo Bakke, a first-grade student from Evergreen Eleme...
Jun 15, 2026
Cow Pie Bingo in Oshkosh raises funds for local families
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - A unique fundraising event took place over the weekend in Oshkosh with a goal of raising funds to help local children and families be able to meet basic needs. On Sunday, the Oshkosh Kids Foundation held its annual "Cow Pie Bingo...
Jun 15, 2026
Tickets for "Packers Family Night" now on sale
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Tickets for the "Packers Family Night," the annual event to serve as the introduction to the Green Bay Packers season, have officially gone on sale. As usual, tickets are only available on mobile, and may only be purchased onli...
Jun 15, 2026
Theft charges referred against four Wisconsin teens
ALTOONA, Wis. (WFRV) - Four teens in Wisconsin now have charges referred against them following reports of property being stolen from vehicles, authorities say. According to a release from the Altoona Police Department, officers stopped a suspicious ve...
Jun 15, 2026
National News
Trump and Iran Say Agreement Will Be Signed Friday
President Donald Trump and Iran say an agreement aimed at ending the conflict is expected to be signed Friday, CNN reported. The deal is being describ...
Jun 15, 2026
Bruce Springsteen Receives Social Justice Honor at Tribeca Festival
Bruce Springsteen was honored with the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award during a special event at the Tribeca Festival, recognizing his...
Jun 15, 2026
Knicks Title Celebration Turns Chaotic in Manhattan
The Knicks' championship win in Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs sent thousands of fans into Manhattan, ending the team's title drought that dated...
Jun 14, 2026
Trump Signs $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Funding Bill
A new law signed by President Donald Trump will provide the Department of Homeland Security with about $70 billion in additional funding, significantl...
Jun 13, 2026









