WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Four drug traffickers arrested in Manitowoc; cocaine and guns seized
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) -- Four drug traffickers were arrested in Manitowoc on Wednesday, resulting in the seizure of over two kilograms of cocaine, three firearms, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. According to a press release, the Manitowoc County...
15m ago
Wisconsin apple orchard delays opening due to lack of rain
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) -- While many in the Fox Valley are still reeling from the summer storms, a Kaukauna business is suffering from the lack of rain it's received and has had to delay its opening because its product "just isn't ready." Sprangers Orch...
1h ago
Employees evacuated following explosion at printing business in Wisconsin
OAK CREEK, Wis. (WFRV) - Employees of a printing business in southern Wisconsin needed to evacuate Thursday morning after an explosion occurred inside the building. According to a release from the Oak Creek Fire Department, crews responded at 9:35 a.m....
2h ago
Showers Arrive Ahead of the Weekend
The latest from Storm Team 5... The weekend is getting closer and so is some beneficial rain showers. Thursday holds onto its fair share of sunshine with showers becoming more likely as we head into the evening and overnight hours. Daytime highs reach ...
3h ago
Former deputy in Wisconsin charged for misusing Flock Safety cameras
KENOSHA, Wis. (WFRV) - A former deputy in Wisconsin is now facing criminal charges following an investigation into his alleged misuse of the Flock safety camera system. According to a release from the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office, the Kenosha County...
3h ago
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders reveal new Wisconsin Pull Tabs identity
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) - The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders unveiled a new alternate identity that will have them feeling lucky for one weekend during the 2027 season. In a post by the team on social media, inspired by one of Wisconsin's favorite bar tradi...
4h ago
Large natural gas main hit in Wisconsin, forces evacuations
FORT ATKINSON, Wis. (WFRV) - Some residents in one Wisconsin city had to be evacuated Thursday morning after a large natural gas main was struck during road construction. According to a release from the Fort Atkinson Fire Department, emergency responde...
4h ago
Recall of frozen blueberries categorized under FDA's highest Class I risk level
The recalled blueberries had been shipped to stores in eight states.
4h ago
Wisconsin man facing criminal charges following battery incident
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - One man in southern Wisconsin is now facing criminal charges following a recent battery incident. According to a release from the Milwaukee Police Department, Angel Garcia-Santibanez was identified as the suspect in a battery i...
5h ago
Neighbors jump in kayaks to help put out fire in Wisconsin, DNR investigating
PINE LAKE, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials are praising the actions of some in the community who quickly jumped into their kayaks to help contain a nearby fire. According to a release from the Pine Lake Fire Rescue, crews responded just after 7:00 p.m. Wednesd...
6h ago
National News
Trump Signals Plans for Another Meeting With Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump says he intends to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, raising the possibility of renewed direct diplomacy be...
12h ago
Trump Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports as Trade Talks Continue
President Donald Trump has temporarily paused plans to impose 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports as trade negotiations betwe...
Aug 19, 2026
U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise as Peace Deadline Expires
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after a 60-day deadline for reaching a broader peace agreement expired without a breakthrough....
Aug 18, 2026
Shift in Defense Policy: Trump Scales Back South Korea Military Exercises
President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, altering the scale of one of the ke...
Aug 17, 2026
