DE SOTO, Wis. (WFRV) – A 39-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested Sunday night after allegedly trespassing on private property and displaying a handgun when confronted, authorities say. According to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, a report was made around 6:30 p.m. regarding a person trespassing on private property along State Highway 82 in rural De…… MORE
CALAMUS, Wis. (WFRV) – A Texas man and a Wisconsin woman were arrested in late February after authorities say they attempted to smuggle methamphetamine into Wisconsin. According to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, a Waupun Police officer assigned to the Dodge County Drug Task Force alerted fellow officers on Feb. 27 about a vehicle returning…… MORE
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials in western Wisconsin are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl last seen on March 14. According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, 14-year-old Nabreigha Leggins was last seen on March 14, and may still be in the area. Wisconsin Humane Society introduces ‘test drive’ for families…… MORE
(WFRV) – A Wisconsin man was sentenced on March 21 to 21 months in prison for paying healthcare kickbacks in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute, as well as a restitution payment of over $2 million to Medicaid and Medicare with a $75,000 fine. According to a release from Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney…… MORE
WAUSAU, Wis. (WFRV) – A welfare check at a home in Wisconsin led to police taking the time to clear a resident’s driveway of snow. In a post made on social media by the Wausau Police Department, officers responded to a welfare check at a home on the city’s southeast side only to learn that…… MORE
NEW LONDON, Wis. (WFRV) – Local leaders held a forum in New London last week to allow community members to talk about their experiences with Medicaid. A man named Brad said that Medicaid is the only reason he’s able to stay independent and work and without it, he would have to be in a nursing…… MORE
The Latest from Storm Team 5… After some snow blanketed parts of the area yesterday morning, the weather today will be nice and quiet out there. However, since temperatures have dropped below freezing overnight, a few slippery spots could have developed due to refreezing, so keep that in mind this morning. Otherwise, sunshine mixing with…… MORE
DUPONT, Wis. (WFRV) – The 66-year-old Appleton man who was charged with sexually assaulting children multiple times since 2006 was sentenced to 21 years in prison after being convicted. Wisconsin Circuit Court Records show that Richard Klimek was sentenced in Waupaca County Court to 21 years in prison along with an extended supervision term of…… MORE
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025, 4:20 P.M. RIPON, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Fond du Lac County have provided an update regarding the dead body discovered beside a vehicle in a ditch on Monday morning. According to the updated release, the death is being classified as a medical incident unrelated to the vehicle leaving the roadway…… MORE
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The 29-year-old Appleton woman who was convicted of child neglect that resulted in her 2-year-old’s death was sentenced on Monday to nine years in prison. Court records show that Brooke Seal was sentenced on Monday and will spend nine years in prison for child neglect resulting in death, along with possession…… MORE
