WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Appleton Police Department: Impaired is impaired, driving high risks lives
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in Appleton are reminding the public that impaired is impaired, and no one should be driving after drinking or while under the influence of drugs. According to a release from the Appleton Police Department...
29m ago
Brown County Public Health hosting Drug Take Back Day
(WFRV) - Officials with Brown County Public Health say they are partnering with the Aging and Disability Resource Center and the Brown County Sheriff's Office to host a Drug Take Back Day. The Drug Take Back Day event is from 11:00 a.m....
45m ago
Diplomacy vs. Direct Messaging: The Growing Gap in US-Iran Peace Talks
CNN reported that President Donald Trump's recent social media posts have introduced new uncertainty into ongoing U.S. talks with Iran. While negotiat...
4h ago
Manitowoc's Madison School could change hands for $1
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) - Just $1 is all it could take for the city of Manitowoc to buy the Madison School property from the school district. This winter, the Manitowoc Public School District board voted to close Madison and Jackson Sch...
7h ago
Animal welfare protesters converge on Wisconsin governor's office seeking release of beagles
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Animal welfare activists converged outside of Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' Capitol office on Monday, chanting "Free the dogs!" and demanding that the governor and attorney general do what they can to shut down a beagle...
9h ago
Heritage 71 in Sherwood damaged after fire
SHERWOOD, Wis. (WFRV) - A popular BBQ joint in Calumet County had a fire incident on Monday after firefighters were able to put out a fire. The Harrison Fire Department tells WFRV that the owner heard a noise and smoke started filling t...
10h ago
Community rallies together for flood cleanup in New London
NEW LONDON, Wis. (WFRV) - Hot dogs are filling the grills in the Tyson Foods New London facility parking lot, giving residents a free meal to help with the flooding cleanup that is set to begin. "It makes you stronger, so as we can giv...
11h ago
Wisconsin DOT urges caution as construction season heats up
Appleton, Wis. (WFRV) - Construction season is ramping up across Wisconsin, bringing a renewed focus on safety as work zone risks increase statewide. Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation kicked off 'Work Zone Awaren...
13h ago
Water damage forces elementary school in Wisconsin to close for 'foreseeable future'
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) - A school in southern Wisconsin announced that it will be closed for the foreseeable future due to water damage. The School District of Janesville posted on its Facebook page that after a weekend of intensive da...
13h ago
Sheriff: Alcohol, speed a factor in deadly Crivitz crash
CRIVITZ, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in northern Wisconsin provided information regarding a deadly crash that happened over a week ago. According to the Marinette County Sheriff's Office, on April 8 around 1:40 a.m. on April 8 a report of...
13h ago
National News
Diplomacy vs. Direct Messaging: The Growing Gap in US-Iran Peace Talks
CNN reported that President Donald Trump's recent social media posts have introduced new uncertainty into ongoing U.S. talks with Iran. While negotiat...
4h ago
Pakistan Pushes for US-Iran Talks as Tehran Holds Back
Pakistan was preparing to host a new round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, but Iran said Monday it was not planning to send ...
Apr 20, 2026
Trump Signs Psychedelic Research Order With Joe Rogan at White House
President Trump signed an executive order on April 18, 2026, aimed at expanding federal research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine. Officials...
Apr 19, 2026
Iran Re-imposes Strict Control on Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S. Blockade
Iran's armed forces said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz had returned to strict military management, reversing the brief reopening announced a day ...
Apr 18, 2026
