WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Menasha continues working on comprehensive plan
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) - On Wednesday evening, community members had a chance to help shape Menasha's future. City leaders hosted an open house at city hall to discuss the city's comprehensive plan. It's a road map that establishes the c...
6h ago
Appleton North baseball off to red hot start, winners of eight in a row
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Appleton North baseball sits atop the FVA nine games into the season, searching for its first conference title since 2014. The Lightning's early-season success has included eight straight wins after losing their...
7h ago
Fire at Oshkosh home leaves multiple pets dead
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials in Oshkosh are still on the scene of a fire reported at a home shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday. According to a release, the Oshkosh Fire Department was sent to the 1700 block of Mt. Vernon Street arou...
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40-year-old from Kaukauna arrested for alleged fourth OWI
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) - A 40-year-old from Kaukauna was arrested for an alleged fourth Operating While Intoxicated offense on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol's Fond du Lac Post, a State Trooper witnessed a w...
7h ago
Suicide mortality rates in Wisconsin 15-34 year olds lower than expected since 988 Lifeline: Study
Author's note-this story discusses suicide. If you or anybody you know needs help, please call, text or message 988 online to get immediate help from the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (WFRV) - A recently released study surround...
8h ago
Sustainably Speaking: Bountiful Branches Plant Sales and Gardening Classes
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Spring has sprung, and so have the buds in the garden. If you have not yet started a garden or taken the time to learn what gardening entails, Bountiful Branches with New Leaf Foods has options. Sustainably Speak...
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Fond du Lac infant seriously injured, man arrested
(WFRV) - Authorities say a man has been arrested after an infant less than two months old had to go to the hospital with serious injuries. According to the Fond du Lac Police Department, on March 17, officers were notified that a 52-day...
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Training becomes reality at Fox Valley Technical College
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - What began as a routine classroom exercise at Fox Valley Technical College quickly turned into a real-life emergency when EMT students were forced to save the life of their own instructor. 'Red Signal Program' off...
11h ago
Local radio DJ facing seven charges, accused of having child porn
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A DJ for 95.9 KISS FM is facing multiple criminal charges, including child pornography. UPDATE: Wisconsin man facing 100+ animal mistreatment charges to face jury selection in November A criminal complaint agains...
12h ago
Denim Day Raises Awareness, Supports Survivors in Fox Cities
This story mentions sexual assault. If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual assault, click the following link for the National Sexual Assault Hotline APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Wearing denim on the last Wednesday of April is more...
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National News
Federal Reserve Expected to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates steady Wednesday as policymakers face a difficult mix of elevated inflation, higher gasoline p...
Apr 29, 2026
History in the Making: King Charles III Addresses Congress in High-Stakes U.S. Visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla began a four-day state visit to the United States with a formal welcome in Washington, D.C., marking a high-profile...
Apr 28, 2026
After the Evacuation: The Growing Push to Reclassify Presidential Media Events
Security planning for the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner is facing new scrutiny after an armed suspect was stopped near the event area at the...
Apr 27, 2026
Security Crisis at the Hilton: Trump Evacuated from Correspondents' Dinner
A shooting disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night at the Washington Hilton, prompting a fast security response and the eva...
Apr 26, 2026
