MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Local 5 News is honoring local Medal of Honor recipients on the eve of National Medal of Honor Day on March 25. Menasha has the distinction of having two recipients. Only one other city, Pueblo, Colorado, shares the same distinction. Hometown Heroes: Menasha’s Medal of Honor Recipient Elmer J. Burr In…… MORE
During an appearance at Miami’s LIV nightclub on Monday (March 24), Travis Scott announced the upcoming release of JACKBOYS 2, the label compilation album from the rapper’s Cactus Jack Records. Scott was there to take in Chase B’s DJ set, and hopped on the mic for an impromptu performance of ASTROWORLD‘s “NO BYSTANDERS,” along with…… MORE
Lizzo has landed her first leading role in a film, as the Grammy-winner is set to portray the iconic gospel rock pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a biopic by Amazon MGM Studios. Tharpe is known as the Godmother of Rock and Roll, and the Arkansas native influenced an array of legendary artists like Johnny Cash,…… MORE
Ed Sheeran, along with industry heavyweights like Harry Styles, Coldplay, and Elton John, are urging the U.K. government to allocate £250 million for music education in an open letter to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The letter – which Sheeran shared on his Instagram on Sunday – outlines plans to fund music programs in schools,…… MORE
Miley Cyrus took to Instagram on Monday (March 24) to announce the release date and share details of her upcoming album, Something Beautiful, which is scheduled to drop on May 30 via Columbia Records. In the post, Cyrus also showcased a striking cover shot by Glen Luchford featuring the pop superstar wearing a vintage Thierry…… MORE
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” claims the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a fifth consecutive week, extending both artists’ career-long reign at the top of the all-genre singles chart. The Top 10 features a series of strong debuts this week, as Playboi Carti premieres two songs in the Top 5, with…… MORE
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The City of Appleton marked the birthday of the legendary magician, Harry Houdini, on Monday, honoring the man who claimed Appleton as his hometown despite being born in Hungary. The Appleton Library hosted several magicians to celebrate the occasion, showcasing live performances to the public. Gov. Evers discusses state budget, child…… MORE
SUAMICO, Wis. (WFRV) – Staff at the NEW Zoo are on a mission to track down two otters that escaped during a recent snowstorm. Louie and Ophelia, North American River Otters, managed to find a small break in the chain link fence during the storm in the early hours of Thursday morning, according to NEW…… MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV)- The National Weather Service in Green Bay has released its snowfall totals and wind gust reports from the spring system that moved into northeast Wisconsin on March 23 and lingered into March 24, 2025. Below are the snowfall totals and wind reports, sorted by county. The National Weather Service recently launched…… MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Metro Fire Department has played an active role in planning and overseeing the NFL Draft campus in a proactive effort to ensure that protocols are followed and unforeseen issues do not arise. “Our fire marshals are working diligently to make sure we’re preparing for fires. The best…… MORE
