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Brown County agencies to conduct speed enforcement task force Tuesday
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Law enforcement agencies across Brown County are preparing for another multi-agency traffic enforcement effort focused on speeding violations. Authorities announced a speed enforcement task force will take pl...
51m ago
An in-depth look at ACL injuries in the NFL and the growing concern in youth sports
(WFRV) - Because of the number of high-profile NFL players who suffered season-ending knee injuries this year (Micah Parsons and Tucker Kraft, for example), it may have felt like ACL injuries were happening more often. But, actually, the...
55m ago
Recall of peanut butter products distributed in WI categorized as 'Class II' by the FDA
(NEXSTAR) - A recall concerning single-serve containers of peanut butter distributed to 40 states, including Wisconsin has been categorized as a "Class II" recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week. A Class II recall, as...
1h ago
Wisconsin woman charged in crash that killed teen pedestrian on his way to school
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - A 51-year-old Wisconsin woman has been charged in connection with a February crash that killed a 17-year-old student as he crossed the street. Kathleen M. Borgwardt, of Madison, was booked into the Dane County Jai...
1h ago
"The time has come:" Green Lake County Sheriff to retire
(WFRV) - Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll issued a statement to the public Monday morning that began with the four simple words of, "The time has come." 'Barber Royal Rumble' in De Pere displays talents from all ages Podoll, who has...
1h ago
Actor Robert Duvall dies at 95, wife announces
(KTLA) - Legendary actor and director Robert Duvall has passed away. He was 95 years old. Duvall died "peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort" on Sunday, according to a statement from his wife of 20 years, Luciana, and an an...
2h ago
Bomb threat at Appleton East High School deemed not credible
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in Appleton say they received a tip Monday morning regarding a possible bomb threat at the Appleton East High School. According to a release from the Appleton Police Department, while no school was in sess...
2h ago
Wisconsin driver facing possible life-threatening injuries following crash
ASHIPPUN, Wis. (WFRV) - A 41-year-old Wisconsin man is now said to be facing possible life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning. According to a release from the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, deputies res...
5h ago
Three police officers hurt while arresting "suspicious person" in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin say three police officers are being treated at the hospital after they were hurt while taking a "suspicious person" into custody Sunday evening. According to a release from the Madison Pol...
5h ago
City in Wisconsin sees 19% increase in stolen vehicle cases
(WFRV) - Police in Wisconsin are warning the public about spikes in the amount of reported stolen vehicle cases, as one city in the Badger State is up 19% from a year ago. According to a release from the Madison Police Department, Janua...
5h ago
National News
FBI Confirms DNA Match on Glove Found in Nancy Guthrie Investigation
Investigators provided a major update Monday in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, as a forensic breakthrough has shifted the focus of th...
11h ago
Rubio and European Leaders Clash Over "Culture Wars" at 2026 Munich Security Summit
At the Munich Security Conference, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European leaders the United States and Europe remain bound by history, culture,...
Feb 15, 2026
Behind Closed Doors: Federal Lawsuit Demands Harvard Release Years of Applicant Files
Internal admissions documents from Harvard University have become the center of a new legal battle initiated by the Department of Justice. In a lawsui...
Feb 14, 2026
Major Regulatory Change: White House Rescinds 2009 Federal Climate Finding
The White House confirmed Thursday that President Donald Trump has rescinded a 2009 federal finding that classified greenhouse gases as a threat to pu...
Feb 13, 2026
