WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Wisconsin man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for drug trafficking in Homeland Security Task Force case
(WFRV) - A Madison man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for methamphetamine possession intended for distribution in a case investigated by the US DOJ's Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF). According to the US Attorney's Office, Wester...
2h ago
One dead, three injured in three-motorcycle collision in Sauk County: Sheriff's Office
SAUK COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities say one person is dead and at least three are injured following a motorcycle crash Saturday evening. The Sauk County Sheriff's Office stated that on August 15, around 7:30 p.m., dispatch received a report of a tra...
3h ago
Bear breaks into Kentucky home, eats KFC
A Kentucky woman warned others to secure their doors and remove food scraps after a large bear broke into her home early Thursday morning, shattering a glass table.
4h ago
De Pere Lemon Market raises over $45,000 for kids battling cancer
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - A lemonade stand that started with a few friends has grown into a major community effort to support children and teens battling cancer. The girls behind De Pere's Lemon Market set a goal of raising $25,000 this year. By Saturday,...
19h ago
Wisconsin woman sentenced to two years in federal prison for embezzling from school district
(WFRV) - A Wisconsin woman has been sentenced to two years prison time for embezzling money from a federally funded organization-the school district she worked for. According to a press release from the Western District of the Wisconsin US Attorney Gen...
20h ago
Earlier sunsets, shorter days hint at Fall
(WFRV) - Summer may still be in full swing, but the days are already getting shorter as we inch closer to fall. Sunsets are coming earlier each evening, and we're gradually losing daylight as the northern hemisphere moves toward the autumnal equinox. I...
20h ago
Wisconsin cheese company put on probation, fined over $235,000 for criminally violating Clean Water Act
(WFRV) - A cheese company headquartered in Wisconsin was sentenced to one year of probation and a hefty fine after violating the Clean Water Act. The US Attorney's Office, Western District of Wisconsin stated in a press release that Wisconsin Cheese Gr...
21h ago
Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died as severe weather crosses the state
Indiana authorities said at least five people have died as a result of severe storms and flooding across the state this week, as first responders used boats to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods along the White River in Ind...
22h ago
Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory
President Trump claimed during remarks on Long Island, N.Y. on Friday that he will make the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, despite the fact that Oman and Iran share jurisdiction of the waterway.
Aug 15, 2026
Wisconsin man seriously injured after crash involving semi and combine harvester
DODGE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities are currently investigating a serious-injury crash involving a semi-truck and a combine harvester that occurred earlier on Saturday. According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, the driver of the combine suffe...
Aug 15, 2026
National News
Trump Says US Could Claim Strait of Hormuz as Iran Keeps Shipping Route Nearly Shut
President Donald Trump says he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory after the conflict with Iran, adding a new point of tension to the...
10h ago
U.S. Murder Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since the 1950s
The U.S. murder rate has fallen to a level not seen since the 1950s, marking another major decline in violent crime after the increases recorded durin...
Aug 15, 2026
Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Pressure on Iran Adds Fresh Supply Concerns
Oil prices moved higher on August 14 as renewed tensions involving Iran raised concerns about possible disruptions to global energy supplies. Reuters ...
Aug 14, 2026
Karoline Leavitt to Leave White House Press Secretary Role at End of August
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of August, ending her tenure after becoming the youngest pers...
Aug 13, 2026









