GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – With March Madness inbound, the excitement of college basketball is bringing a major surge in sports betting. The American Gaming Association estimates that over $3 billion will be wagered on this year’s tournament. Green Bay native Carley Duffney returns home to join Phoenix women’s basketball In Wisconsin, sports betting is…… READ MORE
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in western Wisconsin say that a juvenile was arrested early on Thursday morning after an investigation into a potential threat to local schools. According to the New Richmond Police Department and School District, the police learned around 4:36 a.m. on Thursday of a potential threat to schools in the…… READ MORE
STOUGHTON, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in south central Wisconsin say they have arrested a person matching the description of a man who reportedly exposed himself to children in a playground Thursday evening. According to the Stoughton Police Department, a report came in around 6:04 p.m. on Thursday reporting that a man had exposed himself to…… READ MORE
(WFRV) – St. Patrick’s Day is on the horizon, and Local 5’s Michele McCormack is taking you on a deep dive in this ‘Dish on Wisconsin Supper Clubs’ special! Join Michele on her journey through several different Supper Clubs in our area as they prepare dishes for St. Patrick’s Day like corned beef. Plus, get…… READ MORE
MANITOWOC COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Jesse Augustine remembers watching patriotic parades as a kid. “I grew up in northeast Wisconsin. Every town has their hometown small parade,” he recalled. “I knew I was going into the military from a very early age on.” Hometown Heroes: Mishicot Vietnam Veteran donates kidney That kid who watched the…… READ MORE
WEXFORD, Republic of Ireland (WFRV) – Local 5’s long-running and award-winning series The Dish on Wisconsin Supper Clubs shares stories about this dining tradition from some of the best storytellers. The Friday before St. Patrick’s Day, Dish correspondent Michele McCormack shared some never-before-heard interviews and stories from the people who operate supper clubs around Wisconsin.…… READ MORE
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Interested in learning more about the Ho-Chunk Nation and their history in Wisconsin? Look no further than the Paine Art Center and Gardens in Oshkosh. Starting on March 17, the Paine Art Center and Gardens is opening its ‘Weaving a Legacy: Ho-Chunk Black Ash Basketry’ exhibit to showcase the tradition of…… READ MORE
LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) – After 90 dead ducks were removed from a stormwater pond in Little Chute in late February, officials with the Wisconsin DNR have confirmed that it was not due to bird flu. An official with the Wisconsin DNR confirmed on Friday, March 14 that the test results on the ducks came…… READ MORE
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – An employee at an Appleton-based paper company died on Wednesday after a workplace accident. Progressive Converting, Inc.’s management team confirmed the tragic incident in a statement to Local 5. Green Bay police arrest suspect after fight leaves one injured The company says it is working with agencies to investigate the incident.…… READ MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Green Bay women’s basketball head coach Kayla Karius announced the addition of Carley Duffney to the 2025-26 roster. A Green Bay native and graduate of Green Bay Preble High School, Duffney returns home after spending four collegiate seasons at South Dakota, where she played under Karius for two years. She was…… READ MORE
