MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A woman was arrested in Wisconsin after a County Sheriff’s Office requested another Police Department’s assistance on Wednesday afternoon. The Madison Police Department said they received a request from Dodge County to arrest somebody who had an active warrant for reckless homicide. ‘Highly intoxicated’ man taken into custody after De Pere…… MORE
NEW BERLIN, Wis. (WFRV) – A Police Department in Wisconsin recognized a boy during their spring Awards Ceremony for heroic efforts that likely saved his brother from serious injuries or his life. The New Berlin Police Department said that Liam Crull was honored with a Life Saving Award because of what Liam did while waiting…… MORE
LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities have issued a missing endangered person alert on Thursday, saying they are searching for a woman from northern Wisconsin who was last heard from on March 17. According to the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department, officers are looking for 37-year-old Melissa J. Beson. It was noted that…… MORE
WISCONSIN (WFRV) – Two police officers were hospitalized after a suspect led them on a pursuit through a bike trail, severely damaging squad cars before being taken into custody Thursday morning. Shortly before 6:45 a.m., a report came into the Eau Claire Police Department of a vehicle driving on a bike trail in Eau Claire.…… MORE
MOUNT MORRIS, Wis. (WFRV) – Nordic Mountain has begun construction on a brand-new lodge set to open for the 2025/26 winter season. Officials say the development will enhance the guest experience by providing improved amenities and a centralized hub for mountain activities. The new lodge will replace the existing yurt adjacent to the current lodge…… MORE
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… Outside of a small chance for a few flurries or sprinkles in northern Wisconsin today, our weather will begin to turn less active into the weekend. The winds, however, will be up again with west flow gusting up to 30 or 40 miles per hour…… MORE
(WFRV) – One of northeast Wisconsin’s most beloved ’80s cover bands has announced that one of its members is in the fight of his life following a cancer diagnosis. In a statement released to the public, The Glam Band shared that lead singer Dennis Lee Roth has been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. XRoads41…… MORE
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (WFRV) – Police are investigating after one person in Wisconsin died on Tuesday afternoon from a fatal crash that caused a vehicle to burst into flames. According to the Menomonee Falls Police Department, officers investigated a crash around 3:35 p.m. on Tuesday where the vehicle involved left the road and hit a…… MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – As the NFL Draft comes to Green Bay in just three weeks for the first time, Local 5 is covering the latest news and everything to know as hundreds of thousands prepare to visit Titletown in late April 2025. From security to travel to lodging to prospects, Local 5 has…… MORE
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Brice Turang dropped a perfect bunt to score Oliver Dunn in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday. Pinch-runner Dunn advanced from second base on Garett Mitchell’s groundout off Sam Long (0-2). Joey Ortiz walked. Turang, who was 0 for 5 for the game,…… MORE
