MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Community members gathered at the Menasha Public Library on Thursday night for a presentation by Don Mikulic regarding the importance of preserving the Weis Earth Science Museum. The Weis Earth Science Museum is hoping to stay intact amidst massive changes to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Fox Cities campus, set to close…… MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Proposed tariffs on imported auto parts have local mechanics and car owners concerned about rising repair costs. Many aftermarket parts used in vehicle repairs are manufactured outside the U.S., and a 25% tariff could significantly increase prices. Jaramey Plager, manager at Auto Select, says these potential changes could impact both…… MORE
DUPONT, Wis. (WFRV) – A woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, and two children were also hurt after a horse-drawn buggy and vehicle collided in Waupaca County on Thursday night. According to the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified of the crash around 7 p.m. on March 27. Deputies say the crash happened on…… MORE
CLEAR LAKE, Wis. (WFRV) – An international farm machinery and equipment manufacturer has announced that it will be permanently closing one of its facilities in western Wisconsin, resulting in 68 employees being laid off. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retention Notification (WARN) letter submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Oxbo International Corporation is closing its Polk…… MORE
(WFRV) – WisDOT officials with the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are warning Wisconsinites of the ongoing ‘outstanding toll’ phishing scam sent through text messages. A release sent out on Friday states that the scammers are pretending to be from WisDOT to get potential victims to click on fraudulent links or reveal personal information. The…… MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The owner of Green Bay’s coal piles has agreed to meet with the city and county to discuss a potential relocation. C. Reiss issued a statement Thursday confirming its willingness to negotiate with Brown County and the City of Green Bay after state officials urged all parties to reach an…… MORE
(NEXSTAR) – There are plenty of fish in the sea, as the old saying goes. Unfortunately, there are far fewer exceptional chefs who can cook one for dinner. Knowing this, the analysts at Yelp have sought to identify the top-rated seafood restaurants in each state. Using their extensive database of user-generated reviews, Yelp’s analysts first…… MORE
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – Michal Kimmons, 48, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his involvement in a fentanyl and cocaine overdose death in Fond du Lac back in 2021. A release from Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney states that Kimmons’ sentence is broken down as 8 years of…… MORE
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… Summer-like sunshine to be seen in southern counties this afternoon as temperatures surge into the 60s and 70s. Spring clouds up north will hold temperatures in the 40s to around 50 degrees where it will be much cooler north of a profound warm front. Green…… MORE
(WFRV) – Authorities in southwestern Wisconsin say a woman was arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with an inmate while working at a detention center. According to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, on March 27, around 3:30 p.m., a 32-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with an inmate. The inmate was reportedly…… MORE
