WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Rotary Club of Neenah launches Feeding Minds & Bodies to nurture focus
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) - As some students go hungry for food, their minds become less productive, leading to struggles in the classroom-something the Rotary Club of Neenah is combating. The Rotary Club of Neenah introduced a new program ca...
25m ago
Gas, diesel prices drop in more than 20 states since last week
(NEXSTAR) - Despite uncertainty about the future of prices at the pump, data shows roughly half of states have seen gas, diesel, or both improve since last week. Fuel prices have largely been on the rise since early March, when the conflict in Iran began. While it's not unco...
31m ago
Rain, flooding and hail reports from Monday's storms
(WFRV) - Severe training thunderstorms caused a multitude of issues across northeast Wisconsin, especially from Green Bay into the Fox Valley and west to Shawano and Waupaca counties. A few communities reported 1+ inch hail, with heavy ...
46m ago
Oconto County offering limited amount of free pre-filled sand bags
OCONTO COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - With widespread rainfall leading to floods or nearing flood territory, Oconto County is offering assistance for those who may need it. According to the Oconto County Sheriff's Office, pre-filled bags are fre...
1h ago
Powerball expanding to the UK: How prizes will differ and how US players may be impacted
(NEXSTAR) - Powerball, the national draw game responsible for six of the 10 largest lottery wins in the U.S., is already in every state where it is legally allowed to be. So now, it's taking on a new territory, just across the pond: the ...
1h ago
Off The Desk's Stacy Engebretson speaks with Local 5's Shaun Kornusky
(WFRV) - Local 5's Shaun Kornusky has one of the most incredible stories you'll ever hear. From a heart transplant recipient to now advocating and pushing for organ donation, Shaun has been through plenty. Read more about his journey t...
1h ago
Evacuations started along the Wolf River due to possible dam failure
(WFRV) - Evacuations are underway in the Weyauwega area due to severe weather and possible flooding. The Weyauwega Area Fire Department posted on its Facebook page that due to the risk of dam failure in the upper Little Wolf River, the...
3h ago
National Weather Service issues Flash Flood Warning for break in the Big Falls Dam
(WFRV) - Officials with the National Weather Service in Green Bay have issued a potential life-threatening flash flood warning for a break in the Big Falls Dam. According to the NWS, emergency management reported the imminent failure of...
5h ago
Authorities across northeast Wisconsin share one common message amid ongoing flooding
(WFRV) - Flooding from Monday's severe weather is affecting much of the area, with authorities across northeast Wisconsin all sharing one common message: "Drive with caution." In Brown County, the Sheriff's Office is reporting several a...
6h ago
Suamico firefighters rescue driver from school bus stuck in flood waters
SUAMICO, Wis. (WFRV) - A driver in Suamico needed to be rescued by firefighters Tuesday morning after a school bus got stuck in floodwaters, authorities say. According to a release from the Suamico Fire Department, crews responded to re...
6h ago
National News
Tensions Surface in NYC as Protesters Call for Changes to U.S. Foreign Arms Sales
Police detained dozens of demonstrators in New York City during a protest focused on U.S. military aid to Israel, according to officials at the scene....
14h ago
US blockade around Iranian ports drives fresh concern over global oil flows
A new US military order is set to tighten pressure on Iran after ceasefire talks broke down over the weekend. Officials said naval forces will begin b...
Apr 13, 2026
High Stakes, No Deal: Diplomacy Remains Tense as U.S.-Iran Talks Conclude in Pakistan
Talks between U.S. and Iranian officials ended in Islamabad without a deal, leaving a temporary ceasefire under added pressure. Officials said the neg...
Apr 12, 2026
U.S. and Iran Open High-Stakes Talks in Pakistan as Ceasefire Holds Uneasily
Senior American and Iranian officials arrived in Islamabad on Saturday for talks tied to a fragile ceasefire, opening the highest-level contact betwee...
Apr 11, 2026
