FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Fond du Lac have provided an update on a fatal crash involving a motorcycle, saying the driver of the vehicle intentionally swerved into the motorcyclist’s path. According to police, officers and detectives have been working tirelessly to assess evidence and conduct interviews. Based on evidence collected at…… MORE
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – A Wisconsin man was arrested for his 11th OWI offense after he was pulled over for allegedly failing to dim his high beam headlights when he drove past an officer. According to a release from the Middleton Police Department, around 1:25 a.m. on April 2, an officer was driving on University…… MORE
ASHLAND, Wis. (WFRV) – A small liberal arts school in northern Wisconsin announced that it will officially close, likely for good, after the end of the school year, citing attendance drops and high costs. According to the Department of Workforce Development, Northland College’s closure is expected to be permanent as of May 31. With a…… MORE
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Four finalists have been named for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Announced by Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman, a special regents committee selected the finalists from a list of candidates. City of Oshkosh announces temporary change to drinking water The finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are:…… MORE
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin voters decided Tuesday to enshrine a voter ID law in the state constitution. Wisconsin’s photo ID requirement for voting will be elevated from state law to constitutional amendment under a proposal approved by voters. The Republican-controlled Legislature placed the measure on the ballot and pitched it as a way to bolster…… MORE
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin voted Tuesday for Jill Underly to remain as the state’s top education official during President Donald Trump’s second term, choosing the Democratic-backed incumbent over a Republican-supported critic. Wisconsin voters also decided to enshrine the state’s voter ID law in the state constitution. Both contests had sharp partisan divisions, though they have drawn far less…… MORE
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… Early Wednesday morning, we are getting reports of a few inches of snow for northern communities, while much of the Fox Cities and lakeshore showed about one inch or less in the grass following some melting. There may be some slippery roads where temperatures are…… MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month, and a local non-profit hosted an annual event to kick off the month to raise awareness with the hope of ending child abuse nationwide. Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin invited people to join as they planted pinwheels outside their facility in Green Bay on…… MORE
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – The $197.8 million referendum that would begin the second phase of the Oshkosh Area School District’s facilities consolidation plan passed after 50.9% of voters said yes during Tuesday’s Spring General Election. The referendum was approved in January by the District’s Board of Education, which placed it on the ballot for Tuesday’s…… MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle, head-on crash and urging motorists to avoid the area. Officers responded around 7 p.m. Tuesday to the crash at Velp Avenue and Wilson Avenue. Police said three people sustained serious injuries and are receiving medical treatment. Evers declares state of emergency…… MORE
