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Wisconsin sheriff's office searching for suspect in hit-and-run that left 11-year-old critically injured
OZAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for a man in connection with a hit-and-run crash on Friday that left an 11-year-old boy in critical condition. Authorities are seeking 37-year-old David Sitar foll...
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Colton Joseph accounts for 4 touchdowns and Wisconsin routs Michigan State 31-3
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Colton Joseph threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another score to lead Wisconsin to a 31-3 win against Michigan State on Saturday. Jacob Harris rushed for two scores for the Badgers (4-1, 2-0 Big Ten), who have won four cons...
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Packers place DT Warren Brinson on IR, promote LB Edgerrin Cooper ahead of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay
(WFRV) - More adjustments have been made to the Green Bay Packers' roster, bringing some positive news to an injury-riddled team-but it's not all sunshine and rainbows. General Manager Brian Gutekunst formally announced on Saturday that defensive tackl...
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South Dakota man faces felony charge in Wisconsin after 4th OWI: Sheriff's Office
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - A South Dakota man is facing a felony charge following a traffic stop on Highway 16 in Columbia County Thursday evening. According to the sheriff's office, on October 1, around 7:30 p.m., a deputy was traveling west near ...
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Packers vs. Cancer campaign visits Bay Port High School football game
SUAMICO, Wis. (WFRV) - The Green Bay Packers brought their 'Packers vs. Cancer' initiative to the high school level on Friday night during the matchup between the Bay Port Pirates and the West De Pere Phantoms. Packers players Brandon Cisse, Dani Denni...
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Wisconsin juveniles cited for vehicle vandalism during homecoming week: Police
PLYMOUTH, Wis. (WFRV) - The Plymouth Police Department has wrapped up a recent investigation into a vandalism incident involving a vehicle during the community's homecoming week. Authorities launched an investigation after receiving a formal complaint ...
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Wisconsin construction company reports $5,000 tool theft, offers $1,000 reward
PORTAGE, Wis. (WFRV) - A local construction company is turning to the public for help after thousands of dollars in equipment was recently stolen. Davis Construction Co. of Portage, Inc. announced on social media that approximately $5,000 worth of Milw...
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Wisconsin State Patrol, WisDOT announce line-of-duty death of trooper who fell from bridge during pursuit
(WFRV) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Wisconsin State Patrol have announced the line-of-duty death of 29-year-old Trooper Bradley Ritger. Announced in a joint statement, Trooper Ritger passed away on Friday, October 2 from injuries su...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Week 7 first place conference showdowns
(WFRV) - With Week Seven in the books under the Friday night lights, just two regular-season games remain and conference races are heating up down the stretch. SCORES: To watch highlights, click the videos above.
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Frozen berries recalled in Wisconsin amid possible E. coli contamination
Great Value's frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend, Organic Blueberries 10 OZ, and Trader Joe's frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend were recalled.
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National News
Trump Claims Iranian Nuclear Sites Were Also Used as Drug Factories
President Donald Trump has introduced a new claim about Iranian facilities targeted by the United States, saying some of the sites were also being use...
14h ago
Silverchair Rules Out 2026 NRL Grand Final Reunion
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge involving the Trump administration's policy requiring certain immigrants to remain in detention ...
Oct 2, 2026
Christa Pike Survives Tennessee Execution Attempt After Last-Minute Court Fight
Christa Gail Pike remains alive after Tennessee officials attempted to carry out her death sentence on September 30, bringing an extraordinary turn to...
Oct 1, 2026
U.S. Forces End Iraq Mission as Security Concerns Shift to Iraqi Forces
U.S. forces ended their military mission in Iraq on Wednesday, closing another chapter in more than two decades of American military involvement in th...
Sep 30, 2026
