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‘Special delivery’: UPS driver delivers calf on a Seymour farm

‘Special delivery’: UPS driver delivers calf on a Seymour farm

SEYMOUR, Wis. (WFRV) – With a three decades-long career, UPS driver Jon Strnad has driven millions of miles to deliver millions of packages across northeast Wisconsin. But his delivery on Monday, April 15 was the most special of all. Strnad was driving up a hill on Tubbs Rd. when he saw a heifer in labor,…

Fundraiser helps volunteers with Elijah Vue search efforts

Fundraiser helps volunteers with Elijah Vue search efforts

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – A fundraiser aimed at providing a pick-me-up for volunteers who have been diligently searching for Elijah Vue took place on Friday evening. The little boy has been missing for nearly two months now. He was reported missing on Feb. 20. “We need as much support as possible,” said Veronica Blackmon a…

Stuck in a windy and chilly rut

Stuck in a windy and chilly rut

From Storm Team 5… Saturday will feature a mix of sun and clouds and I anticipate highs sitting in the upper 40s to around 50 once again as winds shift slightly to out of the northwest direction. We will then see late day abundant sunshine before clear skies settle in for Saturday night and temperatures…

UWGB extends Athletic Director Josh Moon’s contract through 2029

UWGB extends Athletic Director Josh Moon’s contract through 2029

(WFRV) – On Friday afternoon, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay announced a contract extension for Athletic Director Josh Moon. The new contract between Moon and UW-Green Bay will run through 2029. Catch up on the latest from Local 5’s Locker Room show “In three years, Josh Moon has energized our region around Phoenix Athletics,” shared…

Wicks says UWGB Men’s Basketball ‘right on target’ in transfer portal

Wicks says UWGB Men’s Basketball ‘right on target’ in transfer portal

(WFRV) – The NCAA basketball transfer portal is set to close on May 1 and with just two weeks away from the date, Local 5 Sports caught up with Green Bay Men’s Basketball head coach Sundance Wicks to talk about the state of the program during this crucial window. Shortly after the Phoenix lost to…

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The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ Documentary Headed To Disney+

The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ Documentary Headed To Disney+

Disney+ announced that “Let It Be,” director Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s original 1970 film about The Beatles, will launch exclusively on the streaming service on May 8, 2024. This will be the first time the film is available in over 50 years. Let It Be was directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg and was restored by Peter Jackson, who…

Paul McCartney, John Lennon’s Sons Share New Song ‘Primrose Hill’

Paul McCartney, John Lennon’s Sons Share New Song ‘Primrose Hill’

John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s son Sean Ono Lennon, and Paul McCartney’s son James McCartney, recently released a new song, “Primrose Hill.” Sean and James co-wrote “Primrose Hill,” which marks the first collaboration from the duo. “Today I am so very excited to share my latest song co-written by my good friend [Sean Ono Lennon],”…

Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Duets With Late Glen Campbell On ‘Strong’

Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Duets With Late Glen Campbell On ‘Strong’

The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson teamed up with the late Glen Campbell for a posthumous duet of Campbell’s song, “Strong.” “Strong (with Brian Wilson)” marks the latest entry in the upcoming duet collection Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, which arrives on April 19th. “Strong,” which originally appeared on Campbell’s 2011 “farewell”…

Library Of Congress Reveals Latest National Recording Registry Inductees

Library Of Congress Reveals Latest National Recording Registry Inductees

The Library of Congress has revealed the latest National Recording Registry inductees. ABBA’s “Dancing Queen,” Blondie’s era-defining Parallel Lines, The Notorious B.I.G.’s landmark Ready to Die, Green Day’s Dookie, The Chicks’ “Wide Open Spaces” and Lily Tomlin’s comedy are among the inductees. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden named 25 recordings as audio treasures worthy of…

Allman Brothers Co-Founder Dicky Betts Dead At 80

Allman Brothers Co-Founder Dicky Betts Dead At 80

Dicky Betts, a co-founder the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday in Osprey, Florida, at the age of 80. In an Instagram post, the Betts family wrote, “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard ‘Dickey’ Betts (December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024) at…

David Lee Roth Shares New Song ‘Scotch And Sofa’

David Lee Roth Shares New Song ‘Scotch And Sofa’

Former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth recently released a new song, called “Scotch And Sofa.” The legendary rocker had released three teaser clips of the track before releasing the entire song with vocals. Roth has released nearly 20 tracks over the past two years, stemming from two separate recording sessions from 2007 and 2022.…

John Oates Says He’s ‘Moved On’ From Hall & Oates

John Oates Says He’s ‘Moved On’ From Hall & Oates

John Oates has revealed that after months of litigation with Daryl Hall, he is moving on from the band with which he has been a part for half-a-century. Hall & Oates was an American pop rock duo formed in Philadelphia in 1970. Daryl Hall was generally the lead vocalist; John Oates primarily played the electric…

CBS Apologizes After Billy Joel Concert Abruptly Cut Off, To Rebroadcast Special

CBS Apologizes After Billy Joel Concert Abruptly Cut Off, To Rebroadcast Special

CBS has apologized after Billy Joel’s 100th consecutive performance at Madison Square Garden was abruptly cut off for some viewers on Sunday. Joel was halfway through playing “Piano Man” when local news began airing in some parts of the country. “A network programming timing error ended last night’s Billy Joel special approximately two minutes early…