KEWAUNEE, Wis. (WFRV) – Cheers to a retired beer enthusiast and Kewaunee resident who is now brewing his own batch as the owner of Lake Whispers Brewing LLC. Chris Schroeder is trading his free time for frothy brews, launching his own beer brewing venture—a passion that began during a business trip to England 25 years…… MORE
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced its 2025-26 season, showcasing an exciting array of Wisconsin Broadway premieres, international performances, and live cultural experiences. The season reveal event on March 24, 2025, was met with enthusiasm from over 1,300 attendees, including Season Ticket Holders, donors, and community leaders. Maria Van…… MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Dogs labeled ‘Benchwarmers’ through the Wisconsin Humane Society have been available for adoption for a while, and now, they’re being placed in the ‘starting lineup.’ Through the ‘Benchwarmer Tryout’ program, the Wisconsin Humane Society is allowing these dogs to be tried out to see if a family is ready to…… MORE
MARINETTE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Marinette County Board considered a resolution Tuesday to terminate an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding the Pike River. The Pike River is one of five rivers in Wisconsin with a Wild River designation, and some residents have expressed concerns that ending the agreement could…… MORE
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in Wisconsin responded to two different reports of shots fired on Monday afternoon and Monday night. The two happened in different locations, with both involving recovered shell casings; however, it is unclear if the two may be related. Appleton mother convicted of child neglect resulting in child’s fentanyl overdose death…… MORE
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV)—The Wisconsin women’s basketball team has a new leader and voice. Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh announced the new head coach via a press release on Tuesday morning. According to the release, former Missouri Tigers head coach Robin Pingeton is heading north from Columbia, Missouri, to Madison as she takes over the reins…… MORE
(NEXSTAR) — Some across the U.S. may again have a chance to see the northern lights Tuesday night as material hurled out by the sun reaches Earth. After a coronal hole high speed stream, or CH HSS, was spotted on the sun on Friday, NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center warned that lower-level geomagnetic storm conditions…… MORE
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – The Manitowoc Police Department is urging extra caution from residents amidst what they’re calling a ‘dramatic increase’ in scams, especially involving cryptocurrency in their area. According to the release, the Manitowoc Police Department has seen a rise in these scams, usually conducted over social media or the phone. Appleton mother convicted…… MORE
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Turnout during the first week of early voting ahead of Wisconsin’s pivotal state Supreme Court race is far exceeding levels from another high-stakes election just two years ago, the latest sign of the intense interest in a contest that has obliterated spending records and drawn attention from President Donald Trump and…… MORE
TUESDAY, 3/25/25, 2:38 p.m. NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) – An update to a Neenah Police Department release said that a situation at the 300 block of Caroline Street was resolved. The matter was resolved peacefully, and officers are reportedly clearing the area as of 2:15 p.m. Local 5 will provide updates as needed. Police: Active situation…… MORE
