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Bay Beach to get new inclusive playground & other upgrades this summer

Bay Beach to get new inclusive playground & other upgrades this summer

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Several new additions are coming to Bay Beach Amusement Park this season that provides guaranteed fun for all ages and abilities. Building off the success of their newest ride Nebulaz in September, park manager Jason Arnoldi wanted to make some upgrades, including the 30-year-old bumper cars. He says, “We have…

Multiple agencies needed to put out barn fire in Outagamie County

Multiple agencies needed to put out barn fire in Outagamie County

BUCHANAN, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities say multiple agencies were needed to assist in putting out a barn fire Monday afternoon in Outagamie County. Alleged shots fired in North Fond du Lac, police investigating According to a release from the Buchanan Fire Department, Crews from the Buchanan Fire Department, along with crews from Combined Locks, Hollandtown…

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries following crash in Wisconsin

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries following crash in Wisconsin

SANBORN, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities say one man suffered serious injuries Sunday afternoon following a crash involving a car and a motorcycle in northern Wisconsin. According to a release from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel from the City of Ashland, the Bad River Fire Department, and the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office responded at…

Late season frost and freeze conditions for tonight

Late season frost and freeze conditions for tonight

From Storm Team 5… A chilly spring night ahead for us as another frost/freeze is likely. Mainly clear with light winds and a low of 29 degrees. A FREEZE WARNING will go into effect for Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, and Marquette counties into Thursday morning. Sunshine galore again for Thursday, and we warm up again! Near…

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Zac Brown Band Pay Tribute To Jimmy Buffett With ‘Pirates & Parrots’

Zac Brown Band Pay Tribute To Jimmy Buffett With ‘Pirates & Parrots’

Zac Brown Band paid tribute to late legendary musician Jimmy Buffett by releasing their new song “Pirates & Parrots,” featuring singer-songwriter and Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally. “Pirates & Parrots blends Zac Brown Band’s signature sound with the laid-back, island-inspired vibes synonymous with Buffett’s iconic repertoire, capturing the shared passion for storytelling through song,”…

Slash Joins Composer Bear McCreary On New Song ‘The End Of Tomorrow’

Slash Joins Composer Bear McCreary On New Song ‘The End Of Tomorrow’

Legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has joined composer Bear McCreary on a new song, called “The End of Tomorrow.” The 11-minute track also features lead vocals by McCreary’s brother, Brendan McCreary. “‘The End of Tomorrow’ is my homage to epic, operatic rock anthems I love, like ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘November Rain,'” Bear says. “Slash…

The Commodores & The Pointer Sisters Announce Co-headlining Tour

The Commodores & The Pointer Sisters Announce Co-headlining Tour

Legendary music groups, The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters have announced a co-headlining U.S. tour. The An Evening of Icons tour will take audiences on a journey through the best of funk, soul, R&B, and pop with support from special guests The Spinners and El DeBarge on select dates. The first leg of the tour…

David Byrne Shares Cover Of Paramore’s ‘Hard Times’

David Byrne Shares Cover Of Paramore’s ‘Hard Times’

David Byrne recently shared a cover of Paramore’s After Laughter single “Hard Times.” While retaining the original’s tribal drums, Byrne has added a dose of brass to his version, making it feel more celebratory than Paramore’s version. “Paramore recorded an amazing version of ‘Burning Down The House’ for a Stop Making Sense covers album that…

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Reveals 2024 Inductees

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Reveals 2024 Inductees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced the list of 2024 inductees. Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest will be inducted in the Performer Category as artists who have created music whose originality, impact, and influence has…

Montreux Jazz Festival Reveals Star-Studded 2024 Lineup

Montreux Jazz Festival Reveals Star-Studded 2024 Lineup

The Montreux Jazz Festival has announced a star-studded lineup for this year’s edition, including Raye, Sting, Massive Attack, Kraftwerk, Janelle Monae, and Duran Duran. In its 58th year, the iconic event is set for July 5 to 20 on the Lake Geneva shoreline in Montreux, Switzerland. The 2024 lineup also features The National, Smashing Pumpkins,…

The Marley Brothers To Reunite For 2024 Tour Honoring Father’s Legacy

The Marley Brothers To Reunite For 2024 Tour Honoring Father’s Legacy

The Marley Brothers have announced they will reunite and embark on a tour to honor their father Bob Marley’s legacy. The 22-date tour comes on the eve of Marley’s 80th birthday in 2025 and follows the release of this year’s biopic Bob Marley: One Love. The trek, produced by Live Nation, is named “The Marley…