WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Wisconsin man arrested for 7th OWI and hit-and-run after crashing into a boat
LEON, Wis. (WFRV) - One Wisconsin man is now in custody for his 7th OWI offense and a hit-and-run following a crash late Wednesday night. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded at 10:21 p.m. to reports of a two-vehicle cras...
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Rollover crash in Wisconsin leaves two hurt, driver arrested for 9th OWI
LITTLE FALLS, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin say a driver is now in custody for their 9th OWI offense after two people were hurt Wednesday in a rollover crash. According to a release from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded a...
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Shawano Police investigating death of unresponsive child
SHAWANO, Wis. (WFRV) - The City of Shawano Police Department released a statement earlier on Thursday regarding the death of a child. On Wednesday, July 1 at around 8:00 p.m., officers with the Shawano Police responded to a report of an unresponsive ch...
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National Weather Service confirms tornado in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
(WFRV) - After severe weather recently rolled through much of northeast Wisconsin, the National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. NWS officials state that a thunderstorm initiating in Marquette County on June 30 lat...
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One dies after crash involving truck and motorcycle: Hudson Police
HUDSON, Wis. (WFRV) - The City of Hudson Police Department released a statement earlier on Thursday following a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a truck. According to the statement, on Wednesday, July 1 around 1:30 p.m., the St. Cro...
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Packers Family Night to kick off with Family Fest at Titletown
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - In just over a month, families will be gathering at Lambeau Field for Packers Family Night, and Titletown is helping get the party started early with Family Fest. Presented by Lodge Kohler, officials say Family Fest will provid...
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Community Update: Green Bay Police Chief talks 4th of July safety
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - As the 4th of July fast approaches, Green Bay Police Chief Chris Davis stopped by the Local Five studio to discuss staying safe during the holiday celebrations. The 4th of July can be one of the busiest times of the year for fi...
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Another day with thunderstorms and high heat and humidity
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... Rain and a few thundershowers will be in the southern-half of the area Thursday morning, but it won't last all day! After those showers drop to the south, you can expect the sun to co...
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Illinois man sentenced for distributing fentanyl in Wisconsin
(WFRV) - Authorities say one Illinois man will spend the next 6 1/2 years in prison for distributing more than 150 grams of fentanyl in Wisconsin. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Wisconsin, 31-year-old Kendri...
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Magician convention comes to Appleton to honor Harry Houdini
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - The Society of American Magicians is hosting its annual convention in Appleton this week in honor of the city's most famous former resident. Harry Houdini spent part of his childhood here in Appleton after immigrating to the Uni...
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National News
Trump Financial Disclosure Shows Major Crypto Income
Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure places crypto ventures at the center of his reported income for 2025, with filings showing more than $1.4 b...
8h ago
Global Ocean Temperatures Set New June Record
Global ocean surface temperatures have reached a new record for June, CNN reported, adding another clear sign of how much heat is being stored in the ...
Jul 01, 2026
Washington Prepares for Massive Security Operation Ahead of America's 250th Birthday Celebration
Federal officials are putting the final pieces in place for an extensive security operation as Washington, D.C., gets ready to host the nation's 250th...
Jun 30, 2026
U.S. and Iran Move Toward Talks After New Strikes
CNN reported that the United States and Iran have agreed to pause further strikes after a sharp escalation tied to the Strait of Hormuz. The reported ...
Jun 29, 2026









