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Wisconsin concrete truck rollover crash injures driver
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) -- A concrete truck rollover crash nearly involved another car after the truck took a turn too fast on a Wisconsin highway. According to a press release, first responders arrived early on the morning of October 13 to a ro...
17m ago
Wisconsin man arrested on 25 charges related to animal abuse
PLYMOUTH, Wis. (WFRV) -- A 33-year-old Plymouth man was arrested on 25 charges related to animal neglect, according to a press release. Law enforcement discovered five cats living in what was described as "deplorable conditions" inside an apartment on ...
45m ago
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung
ROME (AP) - Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulleti...
46m ago
Wisconsin reported to be 11th-most energy-efficient state
(WFRV) - The Badger State ranks near the top tier nationwide for energy efficiency, according to a newly released report. Out of the states evaluated in the 2026 WalletHub study, Wisconsin secured the #11 spot overall with a score of 69.29, landing it ...
1h ago
New probable measles cases detected in previously uninfected Wisconsin county
ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has detected five new probable cases of measles in a previously uninfected county. According to a press release, the identified cases in Rock County are based on symptoms con...
1h ago
Enbridge Energy Company faces DNR violation notice over pipeline project
(WFRV) - The Wisconsin DNR issued a formal Notice of Violation (NOV) to Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. on Tuesday for alleged environmental infractions across Iron and Ashland counties. An NOV serves as a formal written notice outlining alleged non-comp...
3h ago
Disney On Ice coming to the Resch Center in February
(WFRV) - One of the more popular events is returning to the Resch Center in early 2027. It was announced that Disney On Ice is bringing a new adventure to the Resch Center at the end of February. Disney on Ice presents Find Your Hero will be at the Res...
4h ago
Disaster unemployment assistance opens for four storm-hit Wisconsin counties
(WFRV) - Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available for eligible workers in four Wisconsin counties affected by severe storms and the tornado that hit the region on July 27, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) a...
5h ago
Wisconsin firefighter captures stunning lightning photo over lake during training
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WFRV) - A routine training exercise took a dramatic turn Monday evening when members of the Minocqua Fire & Rescue Department captured a 'striking' image of lightning over the lake while working downtown. According to the department...
6h ago
Pilot injured after single-engine plane crashes into Wisconsin marsh
RICHLAND COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - A pilot crashed during a maiden test flight into a remote swamp in rural Richland County on Monday afternoon, sparking an intense multi-agency rescue effort that left several first responders treated for heat exhaustion. ...
7h ago
National News
China Expands AI Data Centers as Technology Race With US Intensifies
China is accelerating construction of massive data centers as competition with the United States over artificial intelligence continues to grow. A CNN...
13h ago
Trump Considers Removing Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. Ambassador to Greece Amid Misconduct Allegations
President Donald Trump is considering dismissing Kimberly Guilfoyle from her position as U.S. ambassador to Greece following allegations concerning he...
Oct 12, 2026
Trump's criticism of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries impacting U.S. fuel costs
President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelensky following a growing disagreement over a U.S.-Russia diesel agree...
Oct 11, 2026
Trump Announces Russian Diesel Deal With Putin as Fuel Prices Remain High
President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to increase Russian diesel supplies to the United States and g...
Oct 10, 2026
