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Bowling right up Ashwaubenon’s alley

Bowling right up Ashwaubenon’s alley

ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WFRV) – Ashwaubenon is the epicenter for the bowling world right now. Over 180 of the best female bowlers in the world converged on Ashwaubenon for USBC Queens which is one of the major tournaments on the Professional Women’s Bowling Association’s schedule. Qualifying rounds happen through Saturday and then a double-elimination tournament begins…

Wrightstown High School students build interactive marble sorting machine

Wrightstown High School students build interactive marble sorting machine

WRIGHTSTOWN, Wis. (WFRV) – Wrightstown High School students are exploring robots’ potential to spark an interest in manufacturing. To do that, they built one as a prototype. Local 5 News was on hand for the unveiling, which included a demonstration of its automotive functions. The students hope to inspire future creations by other students. Festa…

New nonprofit free clothing pantry in Calumet County hosts grand opening

New nonprofit free clothing pantry in Calumet County hosts grand opening

STOCKBRIDGE, Wis. (WFRV) – A free clothing pantry has opened in Calumet County, and everyone is welcome, whether you make one dollar or a million dollars. Swap and Shop held its grand opening on Thursday. It provides services to the school districts of Calumet County and accepts new and used clothing to give to anyone…

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Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour Announces First U.S. Tour Dates In Eight Years

Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour Announces First U.S. Tour Dates In Eight Years

Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour has announced a U.S. tour, which will mark his first tour in the country in eight years. The trek will follow the release of Gilmour’s new solo album, Luck and Strange, on September 6. The shows will take place in Los Angeles and New York only. Gilmour will play the Hollywood…

Ringo Starr Reveals He’s Working On Country Album With T Bone Burnett

Ringo Starr Reveals He’s Working On Country Album With T Bone Burnett

Beatles legend Ringo Starr has revealed that he is working on a country album along with T Bone Burnett. “It’s a country one. I’m working on it with someone very special – T. Bone Burnett,” Starr told USA Today. “He’s doing stuff in Nashville and he comes to L.A. and it’s all working out. He…

Jane’s Addiction Announce Intimate Show At London’s Bush Hall

Jane’s Addiction Announce Intimate Show At London’s Bush Hall

Jane’s Addiction have announced an intimate show at London’s Bush Hall. The alt-rock legends will play at Bush Hall on May 23, ahead of their previously scheduled two shows at London’s Roundhouse and concerts in Glasgow and Manchester. The band are also set to headline at Bearded Theory festival in Derbyshire on May 25. The…

Jefferson Starship, The Turtles Drummer John Barbata Dead At 79

Jefferson Starship, The Turtles Drummer John Barbata Dead At 79

John Barbata, the renowned drummer known for his contributions to The Turtles, Jefferson Starship, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young has passed away. He was 79. Barbata death was confirmed by Rolling Stone. Best Classic Bands reported he passed on May 8. However, Barbata’s cause of death remains unknown at the time of the report.…

Metallica Earn Fourth Consecutive No. 1 On Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

Metallica Earn Fourth Consecutive No. 1 On Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

Legendary rock band Metallica have earned their fourth consecutive No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, thanks to “Screaming Suicide.” “Screaming Suicide” rose to the top of the tally dated May 18. The song follows reigns for “Too Far Gone?”, “72 Seasons” and “Lux Æterna.” All four tracks are from 72 Seasons, Metallica’s 11th…

Sebastian Bach Shares ‘Freedom’ From New Album ‘Child Within The Man’

Sebastian Bach Shares ‘Freedom’ From New Album ‘Child Within The Man’

Sebastian Bach recently released the latest single, “Freedom,” from his new album. Bach’s much-anticipated Child Within The Man album, his first solo effort in 10 years, dropped on Friday, May 10. He also kicked of the U.S. leg of his What Do I Got To Lose? Tour. “Freedom” is the latest track from Child Within…

Steve Earle Shares Cover Of Tom Petty’s ‘Yer So Bad’

Steve Earle Shares Cover Of Tom Petty’s ‘Yer So Bad’

Steve Earle recently shared a reimagined version of Tom Petty’s “Yer So Bad.” The cover version will feature on the highly-anticipated tribute album, Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, due out on June 21st. “Yer So Bad,” which is from Petty’s solo album Full Moon Fever, peaked at No. 5 on Billboard’s…

The Beatles Share New Video For ‘Let It Be’

The Beatles Share New Video For ‘Let It Be’

The Beatles recently shared a new music video for their 1971 hit song, “Let It Be.” The video features scenes from the restored version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s original 1970 film about The Beatles, including John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr performing the song in the studio. The film, Let It Be, was…