WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Wisconsin driver becomes trapped in construction site after ignoring closure signs
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Oconomowoc Police Department implored the community to be more aware of road closure signs and details today, posting on Facebook about an incident in which a car became stuck at a site. "Road closure signs and detours ar...
2h ago
Thermo Fisher Scientific lays off nearly 70 Wisconsin employees
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WFRV) -- A business is laying off 69 Wisconsin employees after closing one of its locations in Middleton. Thermo Fisher Scientific said in a press release that it is "separating" nearly 70 employees, with the first taking place on Sept...
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Bay Beach closing early due to "excessive heat"
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Due to the heat forecasted throughout the area Monday night, officials with Bay Beach say the amusement park will be closing early. As posted on social media, the Bay Beach Amusement Park will be closing on Monday, July 13, at ...
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UPDATE: Green Bay man found in possession of 10+ IEDs pleads not guilty
July 13, 2026 - 1:04 p.m. (WFRV) - A Green Bay man accused of possessing improvised explosives was in court while in custody on June 26. According to court records, 31-year-old Kenneth Seay was in court for a status conference where a speedy trial dema...
4h ago
VASA Fitness to open new East Town Green Bay location next month
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - VASA Fitness has announced that they will officially open its newest Wisconsin location on Saturday, August 15 on the east side of Green Bay, according to a release on Monday. The new East Town club is VASA's 73rd location nati...
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UPDATE: Arraignment scheduled for Man charged with homicide in Wisconsin woman's disappearance
July 13, 2026 - 12:40 p.m. (WFRV) - The man charged in the disappearance and death of a woman in Dodge County was in court on June 25 for a preliminary hearing. Court records show that 43-year-old Aaron Nelson appeared in court while in custody and had...
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Standard time could become permanent in US under new bill, with some exceptions
NEXSTAR) - A new bill introduced in Congress could drastically change how we observe the twice-a-year practice of changing the clocks, even as a move to make daylight saving time permanent gains traction. For the last few years, there have been several...
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Appleton Airport Fire Department begins annual "Fill the Boot" fundraiser
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - An annual fundraiser for those affected by neuromuscular diseases has kicked off in Appleton today, July 13. The Appleton Airport Fire Department will be holding their annual "Fill the Boot" fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy...
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You got the 'explosive' diarrhea parasite. Now what?
(NEXSTAR) - Hundreds of people, and likely more, have fallen ill thanks to a parasite in recent weeks. While authorities continue to search for the source, you may be left fearing any fruit or vegetable you were considering eating. Since May, the Cent...
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Swimmer dies despite rescue efforts in Door County
SEVASTOPOL, Wis. (WFRV) - One person is dead despite rescue efforts being made after they became unconscious while swimming in Door County on Sunday afternoon. According to a release from the Door County Sheriff's Office, deputies, along with several o...
6h ago
National News
U.S. and Iran Exchange New Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise
The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified Monday as both sides carried out new attacks across the region. CNN's live coverage said A...
13h ago
Trump Removes Remaining Election Assistance Commission Members
President Donald Trump has removed the remaining members of the bipartisan U.S. Election Assistance Commission, leaving the federal agency without any...
Jul 10, 2026
Trump Says U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Has Collapsed After New Strikes
President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the United States and Iran had ended after a new round of attacks raised tensions across the Gulf, a...
Jul 09, 2026
Trump Says Iran Deal Is Over as NATO Summit Focuses on Iran and Ukraine
CNN reported from live updates on the NATO summit in Ankara that President Donald Trump said an interim understanding with Iran is over, adding anothe...
Jul 08, 2026









