WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
A Wintry Mix May Reach NE Wisconsin
The latest from Storm Team 5... Sunshine held strong for Tuesday but Wednesday makes a significant change. Wednesday will bring in a chance for light rain showers with highs only reaching the lower 50s. As Thursday and Friday cool down to daytime highs...
34m ago
UPDATE: Former Packers lineman Letroy Guion in court for drug charges
November 10, 2026 - 4:57 p.m. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The former Packers defensive lineman facing multiple drug charges appeared in court while in custody for a status conference on November 9. Court records show that 38-year-old Letroy Guion appeared...
35m ago
Wisconsin bus service warns of rampant stop violations
SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. (WFRV) -- A Wisconsin bus service is reporting a rampant surge in drivers ignoring their vehicle's stop arms and stop lights. According to a social media post, the Otte Bus Service in Sheboygan Falls experienced three separate inc...
1h ago
Eight car-deer crashes in Dodge County in 24 hours, Sheriff warns of increased deer activity
DODGE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Dodge County Sheriff's Office responded to eight car-deer accidents within the last 24 hours. As a result, they are implementing a star-rating system to alert residents and motorists of deer activity during mating seaso...
3h ago
Plant medicine store to close Appleton location amid industry regulation shifts
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Happy Trails Medicinals has announced the permanent closure of its Appleton storefront, citing market pressure and ongoing regulatory uncertainty within the hemp industry. The plant medicine specialty store was founded on the pr...
3h ago
Wisconsin city issues warning after elevated lead levels found in drinking water
CHILTON, Wis. (WFRV) -- A Wisconsin city has issued a warning advisory after finding elevated lead levels in drinking water from at least one home. According to officials, the city of Chilton collected 20 samples that were analyzed for lead in July and...
3h ago
IRS reveals new tax brackets and standard deductions for 2027
The changes are part of the IRS' annual inflation adjustments.
3h ago
The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald marks 51st anniversary
(WFRV) - More than five decades later, the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald remains one of the most haunting reminders of just how powerful the Great Lakes can be, especially during the late fall storm season. On November 10, 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgera...
4h ago
Popular Appleton chicken restaurant introduces new weekly special, sauce flavors
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Chicken wing-lovers in the Appleton area are about to get a whole lot luckier on Tuesdays. Hot Biddy's, the Fox Cities food-truck-turned-restaurant known for its Nashville-style fried chicken, is rolling out a new weekly deal al...
5h ago
Lakeshore College's Fall Career Fair welcomes both students and residents
CLEVELAND, Wis. (WFRV) -- Lakeshore College is hosting a career fair designed to help everyone from students to community members explore job and educational opportunities. Lakeshore College's Cleveland Campus will host the Fall Career & Transfer F...
5h ago
National News
U.S. Moves Military Aircraft From Second UK Air Base Following Reported Iran Threat
The U.S. military moved several aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, England, on Monday, November 9, following a reported threat linked to Iran. R...
14h ago
Marco Rubio Defends Trump's Iran War After Republicans Lose Control of Congress
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump's decision to wage war against Iran on Sunday, November 8, saying the military campaign...
Nov 9, 2026
Trump Confirms New Strikes on Iran as U.S. and Tehran Continue Diplomatic Talks
Diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran are continuing despite another round of American military strikes near the Stra...
Nov 8, 2026
Trump Announces Possible Europe-Wide Security Deal After Meeting Putin's Envoy
President Donald Trump says a major security agreement involving Ukraine and potentially all of Europe is being discussed following his November 5 mee...
Nov 7, 2026
