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UPDATE: Power restored to vast majority of Brown County area affected by outages

UPDATE: Power restored to vast majority of Brown County area affected by outages

THURSDAY, March 27, 2025 – 12:59 p.m. BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – After over 3,800 power outages were reported earlier on Thursday morning, power has now been restored to over 3,600 households and businesses. WPS’s outage map shows that there are only 162 outages in Brown County. However, Bellevue still has the highest amount at…MORE

Wisconsin Walgreens evacuated after bomb threat, officers investigating source

Wisconsin Walgreens evacuated after bomb threat, officers investigating source

MEQUON, Wis. (WFRV) – On Thursday morning, officers were called to a southeastern Wisconsin Walgreens to investigate a bomb threat that was called in by a person demanding money. According to the Mequon Police Department, an unknown man called the Walgreens on North Port Washington Road to demand money after he claimed to have placed…MORE

Warmer temperatures Thursday, messy weekend storm system

Warmer temperatures Thursday, messy weekend storm system

The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… Warmer weather for everyone on Thursday as temperatures get 5 to 10 degrees above our normal high of 45 degrees. The only downside is the small chance for a light rain shower or some sprinkles in southern counties this morning. Something to watch out for…MORE

WPS: Over 3,800 power outages reported in Bellevue, Allouez

WPS: Over 3,800 power outages reported in Bellevue, Allouez

BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Over 3,800 power outages are currently being reported in Brown County, according to the Wisconsin Public Service (WPS). WPS’s outage map shows the outages are mainly impacting Allouez and Bellevue, with 3,848 power outages total in Brown County. Police investigating vandalism at BP gas station in Two Rivers Allouez currently…MORE

Wisconsin DNR accepting applications for next class of conservation wardens

Wisconsin DNR accepting applications for next class of conservation wardens

(WFRV) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting applications for the next class of conservation wardens from April 10 through May 6. The agency expects to hire about 10 full-time wardens for the 2026 class. Successful applicants will begin law enforcement training in either January or April 2026, depending on experience.…MORE

UPDATE: 14-year-old girl from western Wisconsin found safe

UPDATE: 14-year-old girl from western Wisconsin found safe

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials in western Wisconsin say they have safely found a missing 14-year-old girl. According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, 14-year-old Nabreigha Leggins was reported missing after last being seen on March 14. As of 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office says Leggins…MORE

Activist group protests outside Rep. Tony Wied’s De Pere office

Activist group protests outside Rep. Tony Wied’s De Pere office

DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) – A local activist group held a pop-up demonstration outside Rep. Tony Wied’s district office in De Pere on Wednesday afternoon. Members of Indivisible Brown County, including co-founder Kevin Welch, called attention to multiple issues ranging from health care to Social Security. ‘Crime increase across the board’: Behind the fight against…MORE

Police investigating vandalism at BP gas station in Two Rivers

Police investigating vandalism at BP gas station in Two Rivers

TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Two Rivers are investigating a vandalism incident at a BP gas station that occurred in mid-March. According to police, surveillance footage from the BP gas station at 1706 16th St. captured an individual attempting to break into the building around 11:30 p.m. on March 18. Elon Musk announces…MORE