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Packers look to bounce back from disappointing finish to last season
(AP) -- The Green Bay Packers ended their previous season at 9-8-1. This season, they hope to end things differently. Expectations The Packers believe they can make a Super Bowl run and end their recent history of playoff disappointment. They have reac...
1h ago
UPDATE: Wisconsin police find owner of Jeep Renegade responsible for rollover crash caught on dash-cam
MONONA, Wis. (WFRV) -- Following a dangerous rollover crash that was captured on dash-cam video, Monona Police have found the suspect responsible after they fled the scene. According to a press release, the Monona Police received a tip that the suspect...
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Former Green Bay Packers coach Kippy Brown dies at 71
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Green Bay Packers are mourning former running back coach Kippy Brown. According to a press release, Brown died on August 31 at age 71. Brown was the running backs coach for the Packers in 2000 and an NFL assistant coach fo...
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Zesty's unveils new Dolly Parton tribute drink
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- Popular Green Bay custard eatery Zesty's has revealed a brand new drink that celebrates the life of Dolly Parton. According to a social media post, the Strawberry Dream Glimmer Scramble will be available throughout the entire ...
2h ago
Badger Bash North festivities expect to bring free fun, economic boost to Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Badger Red will be taking over parts of Green Bay on Sunday as fans from across the state gather to watch the UW Badger football team take on Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. Fans who want to celebrate ahead of the matchup will hav...
4h ago
Sustainably Speaking: The hidden hero in Wisconsin waterways-freshwater mussels
(WFRV) - They may not be the first creature that comes to mind when thinking about protecting our waterways, but freshwater mussels play a crucial role in healthy rivers and streams. Often hidden beneath the water and sediment, mussels are natural filt...
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Benjamin Larson appears in court for felony charges over human remains found in Fond Du Lac County home
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) - Benjamin Larson was in court Wednesday morning facing five felony charges: felony bail jumping, obstructing an officer, and three counts of concealing stolen property valued between $2,500 and $5,000. The investigation began...
5h ago
2 people killed, suspect dead after shooting in Minneapolis apartment building
"Minnesota is praying for our first responders."
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New brewery opens their doors in Appleton
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) -- A brand new brewery has officially opened its doors in Appleton, with a name that'll be overly familiar to anyone from the Midwest. "Ope North," the Appleton extension of West Allis' "Ope Brewing Co.," officially opened on Augu...
5h ago
Reckless mini-bike riders refuse to pull over in Manitowoc, police say
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Manitowoc are on the lookout for two mini-bike riders who were allegedly riding recklessly after refusing to pull over for police. According to a release from the Manitowoc Police, during the evening hours of Sun...
6h ago
National News
Iran Fires on Gulf Nations as Fighting With US Intensifies
A new round of military exchanges between the United States and Iran has increased pressure across the Gulf, with several countries reporting attempte...
20h ago
California Lawmakers Advance Wildfire Liability Compromise Focused on Faster Victim Payments
California lawmakers are moving toward a compromise on wildfire liability after rejecting key parts of Gov. Gavin Newsom's broader proposal. The Assoc...
Sep 01, 2026
European Central Bankers Worry U.S. Tensions Could Bring More Market Turbulence
European central bankers are becoming increasingly concerned that strained relations with the United States could create more uncertainty in global fi...
Aug 30, 2026
U.S. Announces New Oil Agreement With Venezuela
The United States has entered into a new oil agreement with Venezuela that could reshape energy ties between the two countries. Reuters reported that ...
Aug 29, 2026
