WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Appleton celebrates 4th of July holiday
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Appleton held its annual fireworks celebration at Veterans Memorial Park on Friday. The event included food trucks, a brat fry, live music, and of course culminated with dazzling fireworks lighting up the sky. The American Legio...
12h ago
WI police on the lookout for ATV trespassers
ONEIDA COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Oneida County Sheriff's Office is on the lookout for two individuals who trespassed on property while driving an ATV. "They came from the Price County line or Sheep Ranch Road," their Facebook post says. "They went aro...
14h ago
3 dead and others rescued after boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (AP) - Three people died and seven others were rescued Friday after a boat capsized in Geneva Lake as a strong storm passed through southern Wisconsin, an official said. Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin's Walworth County after...
15h ago
Rick's Toybox in Green Bay marks 15 years, bringing smiles to children worldwide
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- Rick's Toybox has only one mission: to put smiles on children's faces. Founder Rick Brunner makes wooden toy cars for children across the globe and donates them to police departments, doctors, nurses, and missionaries worldwid...
15h ago
Neenah Police Department welcomes new UTV to fleet
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Neenah Police Department has added a brand-new vehicle through a partnership with Bergstrom Automotive, according to a Facebook post. "We're excited to welcome a 2025 Polaris Ranger 1000 UTV to the Neenah Police Department's ...
16h ago
Wisconsin ranked in Top 10 most independent states, according to report
(WFRV) -- As the Fourth of July approaches, many Americans and Wisconsinites are reflecting on the idea of Independence and its true meaning. It was 250 years ago that our nation was first founded on this self-sufficient principle, something American f...
18h ago
Kaukauna Police officers enjoy local lemonade stand amidst high temps
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) -- What better way to cool down and take a load off than with a nice, cold cup of lemonade? That's certainly what a group of officers from the Kaukauna Police Department thought on the afternoon of July 3. According to a Facebook ...
18h ago
Fireworks Forecast, What to Expect this Weekend
The latest from Storm Team 5... The holiday weekend is here and conditions are improving! Friday evening has a chance for some scattered light showers while it stays hot and muggy. Overnight lows drop into the upper 60s. Saturday has a drier start but ...
18h ago
River in Wisconsin 'extremely' high with debris due to recent rain, caution advised
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WFRV) -- The La Crosse Police Department is warning residents about the aftereffects of our recent extreme weather, specifically regarding the La Crosse River overflowing with debris. "Due to recent rain, the flow of the Root River int...
18h ago
Liberty Tree Plaque unveiled in Green Bay ahead of 4th of July festivities
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Wisconsin Society Sons of the American Revolution officially unveiled a brand-new plaque ahead of Independence Day to memorialize the Liberty Tree that was planted earlier this year. Planted in April near the Neville Publi...
19h ago
National News
Extreme Heat Forces July Fourth Cancellations Across Eastern U.S.
Extreme heat disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across the central and eastern United States, with local officials canceling or postponing parades,...
5h ago
Iran Holds Mass Funeral for Khamenei After U.S.-Linked Strike
Iran began major funeral ceremonies today for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a closely watched moment shaped by mourning, politics, and tensions with the ...
Jul 03, 2026
Trump Financial Disclosure Shows Major Crypto Income
Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure places crypto ventures at the center of his reported income for 2025, with filings showing more than $1.4 b...
Jul 02, 2026
Global Ocean Temperatures Set New June Record
Global ocean surface temperatures have reached a new record for June, CNN reported, adding another clear sign of how much heat is being stored in the ...
Jul 01, 2026









