WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Oshkosh North football program names co-head coaches to lead the charge
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - When Luke Ott announced he'd be stepping down as Oshkosh North football's head coach, that opened the door for change. But instead of picking a new leader from the outside, the Spartans elected to do so internally....
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New London flooding sparks pet rescues and greenhouse losses
NEW LONDON, Wis. (WFRV) - Floodwaters in New London have transformed streets into rivers and backyards into lakes on Thursday. New London community shows up to support pizzeria with flooded streets The rising water has been especially d...
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Local Arthritis patient discusses Appleton's Walk to Cure Arthritis
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - A young arthritis patient is one of the Six Hearts-One Joint Mission group, which will be present at the 25th annual Walk to Cure Arthritis on June 7 in Appleton. Wautoma 7th-grader Peighton Schultz has juvenile ...
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DNR warns that heavy rain and flooding can contaminate private wells
(WFRV) - Due to heavy rainfall and flooding across parts of Wisconsin, the DNR is warning private well owners about contamination. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is encouraging private well owners to consider testing thei...
5h ago
Missing 23-year-old woman from Appleton, police say disappearance is out of character
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Appleton are looking for any information on a missing 23-year-old woman last seen Wednesday night. According to the Appleton Police Department, 23-year-old Hannah Giesler is missing. She was last s...
6h ago
Road closures across northeast Wisconsin due to flooding
(WFRV) - A variety of counties across northeast Wisconsin say that highways are closed in both directions as crews continue to battle floodwaters, with no timetable for reopening set. Authorities across northeast Wisconsin share one comm...
6h ago
'This is a tragic and rare event': Man in Wisconsin dies after apparent lightning strike
WAUKESHA, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in southern Wisconsin announced that a man died from what is believed to be a lightning strike during severe weather throughout the state. According to the Waukesha Police Department, on April 15 arou...
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Mild and Quiet Tonight Ahead of Tomorrows Storm Threat
The latest from Storm Team 5... Your Thursday evening is on the right track with temperatures in the mid 60s and clearing skies. This will continue into the overnight hours where night time lows drop to the lower 40s. Dense fog will bui...
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Former Kaukauna Catholic school teacher sentenced 10 years for CSAM on 17 counts
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) - Collin Killoren, the former Kaukauna area teacher accused of possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), received his sentence on Thursday. Killoren, 31, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by 10 yea...
7h ago
DNR unable to monitor sturgeon spawning on Wolf River
(WFRV) - With floodwaters still active across various waterways in northeast Wisconsin, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it's unable to monitor sturgeon spawns due to high levels. Sturgeon in Shiocton (Credit: Local 5's B...
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National News
Iran to Compete in 2026 World Cup; FIFA Rejects Venue Change Requests
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup despite the conflict involving Iran and the United State...
20h ago
Luther Vandross Estate Welcomes Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Recognition
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2026 class put Luther Vandross back in the spotlight this week, and his estate said the moment carries real weight....
21h ago
Iran's Maritime Trade Halted by U.S. Blockade; Market Eyes Potential Talks
U.S. officials said this week that Iran's seaborne trade had been stopped under a blockade that began on Monday, adding a new layer of pressure at a m...
Apr 15, 2026
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....
Apr 14, 2026
