WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
UW-Green Bay exploring addition of men's wrestling program
(WFRV) - The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is in the early stages of exploring the addition of men's wrestling to its athletic department - which would make it just the second Division I wrestling program in the state of Wisconsin. ...
1h ago
'Roads still limited, snow-covered': Two-vehicle crash near Marinette prompts response
MARINETTE, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities throughout northeast Wisconsin are still warning drivers that roads continue to be treacherous multiple days after the historic March snowstorm, with crashes still being an issue. The Town of Peshtig...
1h ago
Appleton officers warn of email scam claiming to be local government, offer tips
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Officers, along with the City of Appleton, are warning residents about a recent email scam that is claiming to be from the local government, asking victims for payment. A release from the Appleton Police Departme...
2h ago
Remarkable Women: Paula Jolly's journey to founding Amanda's House
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Paula Jolly founded Amanda's House to honor her daughter and is helping other women find help with their addiction. For Jolly, healing did not come in silence; it came in action. After losing her daughter to add...
2h ago
Seroogy's introduces new Meltaway bar inspired by popular Dubai chocolate trend
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - Local favorite, Seroogy's Chocolates, is stepping into a global confectionery trend with a new Meltaway bar inspired by the popular Dubai chocolate style that has captured sweet tooth's everywhere. On Wednesday, S...
3h ago
World War I-era munition found in the basement of a Wisconsin home
(WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin report that no one is hurt after a World War I-era munition was found inside the basement of a Wisconsin home on Tuesday afternoon. According to a release from the City of Beloit Fire Department, both p...
4h ago
Fond du Lac teens arrested for pointing gun at drive-thru worker
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Fond du Lac say two teens were arrested after allegedly pointing a gun, later determined to be a BB gun, at a drive-thru worker Tuesday evening. According to a release from the Fond du Lac Polic...
4h ago
Crews in Wisconsin contain chimney fire despite road conditions causing delays
(WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin say crews were able to contain a chimney fire on Monday despite the recent blizzard causing less-than-ideal road conditions, leading to some delays. Ripon man convicted of attempted homicide and mayhem, ...
6h ago
New London transforms into New Dublin for St. Patrick's Day
NEW DUBLIN, Wis. (WFRV) - Delayed by a day thanks to a historic snowstorm, New London has returned to its yearly tradition of becoming New Dublin for the week of St. Patrick's Day. Every year in March, the name-changing tradition is led...
6h ago
Warmer days ahead will melt the snowpack and improve road conditions
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... Snow showers from last night are winding down in intensity early Wednesday morning, but there may still be some scattered flurries or icy drizzle under the clouds....
6h ago
National News
King Charles' Planned US Visit Comes Under Increased Pressure Amid Iran Tensions
Buckingham Palace is still expected to move ahead with King Charles' planned visit to the United States, but the trip is now under heavier political p...
10h ago
Winter Storm Disrupts Flights and Grounds Travel Across U.S.
Airlines began canceling flights as a powerful winter storm moved across large parts of the United States, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and dang...
Mar 17, 2026
Japan and Australia Hold Back on U.S. Call for Naval Coalition
A new push from Washington is drawing mixed reactions from key allies as tensions continue to build around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's mo...
Mar 16, 2026
Trump Calls for Global Coalition to Protect Oil Routes Amid Iran Conflict
A new phase in the conflict between the United States and Iran is unfolding as Washington pushes for international support to safeguard one of the wor...
Mar 15, 2026
