Category Archives: Local News

Snow to start this Sunday; cooler temps for now

Snow to start this Sunday; cooler temps for now

The latest Northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… Low pressure has moved through the central part of the country and made a big impact with dozens of tornado outbreaks followed by blizzard warnings and gusty winds. For us, this system initially brought us heavy rain and thunderstorms and we were warm on the…READ MORE

Firefighters put out car fire in Buchanan

Firefighters put out car fire in Buchanan

BUCHANAN, Wis. (WFRV) – Early Sunday morning, firefighters in Buchanan worked to put out a fully engulfed car fire. According to Buchanan Fire and Rescue, crews were called to Block Road and Hillside Road around 1:40 a.m. The fire was put out as crews remained at the scene for an hour and a half. Pet…READ MORE

UWGB signs women’s basketball head coach Kayla Karius to contract extension

UWGB signs women’s basketball head coach Kayla Karius to contract extension

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – After clinching the Horizon League title and an NCAA Tournament berth earlier in the week, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and women’s basketball head coach Kayla Karius have agreed to a contract extension. The contract extension, which will keep Karius in Green Bay through the 2030-31 season, was announced on…READ MORE

Newsmaker Sunday: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford

Newsmaker Sunday: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford

(WFRV) – On this week’s Newsmaker Sunday, Tom Zalaski is joined by Judge Susan Crawford to discuss her campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Wisconsin State Supreme Court Race between Brad Schimel and Crawford is heating up before the Tuesday, April 4 vote, with the ‘majority’ up for grabs. Newsmaker Sunday: Wisconsin Supreme Court…READ MORE

Human skeletal remains found in Waushara County, investigation underway

Human skeletal remains found in Waushara County, investigation underway

*The original story had a misspelling of the Town name. It has been changed to Leon from Lean.* LEON, Wis. (WFRV) – An investigation is underway in Waushara County after human skeletal remains were found in the Town of Leon on Thursday evening. According to the Waushara County Sheriff’s Office, authorities were called to the…READ MORE