WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Illinois Police post body cam footage, dispel claims they killed Wisconsin driver's dog
ROCKTON, Ill. (WFRV) - After a series of social media videos-where a Wisconsin driver alleged that an Illinois police officer was responsible for his dog's death-went viral, the department has responded, dispelling the claims and posting the body cam f...
1h ago
Columbia County K9 passes away one year after retirement due to illness
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - One year after retiring from a life of over 400 deployments due to declining health, a Columbia County Sheriff's Office K9 has now passed away. K9 Artus originally retired in March 2025 after discussions between veterinar...
2h ago
Buc-ee's on track to open 2 new stores in August, with more on the way
More communities will soon have access to Beaver Nuggets.
3h ago
Three people found dead in Winneconne home, investigation opened by Winnebago Co. Sheriff's Office
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities are investigating the deaths of three individuals who were found inside a Winneconne home Friday evening. According to a release, on July 31 around 7:00 p.m., the Village of Winneconne Police Department, the ...
3h ago
Controversial trademark lawsuit between Door County pizzerias settles
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. (WFRFV) - An alleged trademark infringement lawsuit turned internet beef between two pizza restaurants in Door County has finally been settled. According to a joint statement from Wild Tomato Pizza and Ooluru Pizza, formerly known as ...
4h ago
Officials warn of potential scams as tornado cleanup continues
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) - As cleanup continues in the Fox Valley after the devastating EF-3 tornado ripped through on Monday, officials want to warn folks about scams. "When natural disasters strike there's always a potential of an increase of those who w...
4h ago
Boil water advisory lifted for Fox Valley area
(WFRV) - Following several days of a boil water advisory in place for residents and businesses in the Fox Valley area, the water system has been deemed safe for drinking, and the Wisconsin DNR has approved the immediate lifting of the advisory on Satur...
5h ago
Death ruled suspicious after reported disturbance, Green Bay Police say
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities are ruling a death as suspicious following a reported disturbance on Green Bay's west side late Friday night. According to a press release from the Green Bay Police Department, on July 31 around 10:15 p.m., officers...
6h ago
Governor Evers grants 210 pardons, brings total to over 2,200
(WFRV) - Governor Evers added more granted pardons to his total after granting 210 pardons on Friday. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced that he granted another 210 pardons, which brings the total number of pardons granted during his time in offic...
21h ago
13-year-old girl airlifted following an ATV crash in Sheboygan County, was not wearing a helmet
(WFRV) - Authorities in Sheboygan County provided information regarding an ATV crash involving a 13-year-old. The Elkhart Lake Police Department posted on its Facebook page that on July 30, around 4:20 p.m., it was sent to a reported ATV crash. The cra...
22h ago
National News
Trump Threatens Further Strikes as Iran Conflict Deepens
Tensions across the Middle East continued to rise Saturday as President Donald Trump warned that the United States could carry out additional strikes ...
7h ago
U.S. Strikes Iran as Regional Conflict Expands
The United States carried out a new round of airstrikes against Iranian military targets as fighting continued to spread across the Middle East. CNN's...
Jul 31, 2026
Iran Missile Attack and US-Saudi Strikes Raise Regional Tensions
Iran launched ballistic missiles toward US military targets in Jordan, adding another layer of tension to the widening Middle East conflict. CNN's liv...
Jul 29, 2026
Oil Prices Fall as U.S. and Iran Pause Attacks and Continue Talks
Oil prices declined on July 28 as the United States and Iran maintained a pause in military attacks. CNN reported that President Donald Trump said tal...
Jul 28, 2026
