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13-year-old victim of fatal Amish buggy crash in Wisconsin identified
IRONTON, Wis. (WFRV) -- The 13-year-old victim of a crash involving an Amish buggy has been identified, according to a Facebook post from the Sauk County Sheriff's Office. Kristina Borntrager was the driver of an Amish buggy alongside Highway 58, who u...
9m ago
Green Bay man sentenced to prison for 5th OWI, hitting trooper
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- A 50-year-old Green Bay man accused of crashing into a state trooper while intoxicated, leading to a 5th OWI arrest, was officially charged on July 20. Court records show that Jonathon Jeske was sentenced to two years and six ...
30m ago
'Godzilla Vs. Kong' actress Kaylee Hottle dies at 19
Actress Kaylee Hottle, who starred in "Godzilla Vs. Kong," has died at the age of 19.
1h ago
Wisconsin man arrested for 7th OWI after police pursuit
GRAND RAPIDS, Wis. (WFRV) - One man is now in custody for his 7th OWI offense after leading police on a high-speed pursuit late Monday night. According to a release from the Grand Rapids Police Department, officers attempted to stop a truck at Lake Ave...
1h ago
New potential evidence found in 43-year-old child abduction case in Wisconsin
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - It's been over 43 years since Robert "Bobby Joe" Fritz disappeared from his home in Campbellsport. Today, new leads have been discovered, and further actions have been taken in an effort to bring justice to the 5-year-...
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Another Stretch of Sunshine Returns
The latest from Storm Team 5... After an eventful Monday in the world of weather we see Tuesday much calmer from a storm perspective. For the rest of Tuesday expect to see mostly cloudy skies with some very light spotty showers. The main concern is win...
2h ago
Peter Billingsley, star of 'A Christmas Story' to hold Q&A event at the Meyer Theatre in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - It may be July, but the spirit of Christmas never truly leaves. Celebrate the holiday season with an exclusive evening at the Meyer Theatre featuring Peter Billingsley, star of the 1983 classic, A Christmas Story on December 1....
2h ago
Injured dog in Shawano County found with additional 9th gunshot wound, rib breaks
MAPLE GROVE, Wis. (WFRV) - A beloved dog known as "Sunny," who captured the public's heart after he was found with several gunshot wounds, a broken leg, and other injuries, was declared to have suffered an additional gunshot wound, according to a new u...
3h ago
Don't bet on your ballot: Wisconsin Election Commission warns against election gambling
(WFRV) - Nowadays, you can bet on anything: sporting event outcomes, Love Island winners, and even what the President will be doing on a given day. But there's one thing you can't bet on, and it's a big one: your ballot. Prediction markets and online g...
4h ago
Five dead after attempting to save struggling swimmer in an Ohio river
POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) - Five people have died on a river in Ohio after several of them went into the water to help another person who was struggling to swim, authorities said Monday. The group had gathered Sunday along the Scioto River in the Columbus su...
5h ago
National News
Trump's New 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Raise Trade Tensions
The United States is imposing new 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian products, escalating trade tensions between the neighboring countries. CNN r...
12h ago
Trump Says Qatar-Donated Air Force One Will Undergo Additional Security Upgrades
President Donald Trump said the Boeing 747 donated by Qatar and now used for presidential travel will be temporarily removed from service for addition...
Jul 20, 2026
Coldplay Debuts We Dance With the Muppets at World Cup Final
Coldplay introduced its new song We Dance during the closing moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show on July 19. The live premiere brou...
Jul 20, 2026
U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran After Two American Troops Are Killed
The United States launched another round of airstrikes against Iranian military targets after an attack in Jordan killed two American service members....
Jul 19, 2026
