WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
WisDOT: Tips to prevent dangerous drowsy driving after daylight saving time
(WFRV) - Following daylight saving time, many people can feel tired, leading to an increased possibility of drowsy driving. Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say drowsy driving can impair judgment and reduce reaction time. They ...
1h ago
Community Update: Green Bay Police Chief discusses election turnout, prep for spring election
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Following Tuesday's election, Green Bay Police Chief Chris Davis stopped by the Local Five studio to discuss how it went and how the department is making its early preparations for the spring election. On Tuesday's election, Ch...
1h ago
Chilly weather arrives as rain comes to an end
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... Our weather the past three days has been dictated by a slow-moving area of low pressure that has brought light rain, breezy winds, and mild 60-degree temperatures. Well, this is the l...
3h ago
Magnet trick finds needles, pins, and more inside Midwest trick-or-treater's Halloween candy
WAUKEGAN, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in the Midwest are investigating an incident where a magnet was used to find needles, pins, and more inside one trick-or-treater's candy. According to a release from the Waukegan Police Department, officers received a rep...
3h ago
Appleton imposes higher fines for disruptive drivers
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Disruptive drivers in Appleton will face higher fines. "I find no real reason for somebody to be doing that intentionally downtown, and if they are doing it I'm okay with them having a harsh punishment for it," Appleton alder Na...
9h ago
Kimberly boys volleyball falls in state quarterfinal
(WFRV) - The Kimberly's boys volleyball season came to an end Wednesday, as the Papermakers fell to fourth-seeded Mukwonago in straight sets in the WIAA Division 1 State Tournament quarterfinals. The fifth-seeded Papermakers (25-15) battled throughout ...
11h ago
Lambeau Field hosts annual internship draft for Wisconsin students
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- Green Bay may be in the middle of the NFL season, but the draft was back at Lambeau Field this afternoon -- the internship draft, that is. The annual Lambeau Field Internship Draft is an event where local businesses meet with ...
11h ago
Rake Up Green Bay kickoff set for this Saturday
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The annual Rake Up Green Bay initiative has seen more than 150 volunteers sign up to help 60 homeowners across the city. According to a press release, the Volunteer Center of Brown County will host its official Rake Up Green B...
13h ago
Manitowoc taxi service suspends all operations indefinitely
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) -- A local, family-owned taxi service in Manitowoc has had to shut down its services indefinitely after a series of unfortunate incidents. According to social media, Maritime Cab #1 in Manitowoc's last remaining vehicle caught fi...
13h ago
Kaukauna teacher sentenced to 120 days in prison for sexting officer posing as minor
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) -- A Kaukauna teacher found guilty of inappropriately chatting with an individual they believed was 15 years old was sentenced to just 120 days in prison. According to court records, 43-year-old Ty Maki was sentenced to 120 days o...
14h ago
National News
Oil Prices Fall for Fourth Straight Day as Iran War Escalation Concerns Ease
Global oil prices declined for a fourth consecutive day on Thursday, November 5, as investors assessed the possibility of reduced tensions surrounding...
8h ago
Democrats Win Control of Congress in 2026 Midterm Elections
Democrats have won control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate following the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, changing the ba...
Nov 4, 2026
Netanyahu Urges Trump to Launch New Strikes on Iran as Diplomatic Talks Continue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing President Donald Trump to authorize another round of military strikes against Iran, even as dipl...
Nov 3, 2026
Nine Killed After Private Jet Crashes Into Florida Neighborhood
Nine people were killed Sunday, November 1, when a private jet crashed into a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, erupting into flames nea...
Nov 2, 2026










