LAWRENCE, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials say an active structure fire in the Town of Lawrence is forcing drivers to find an alternate route for their Wednesday morning commute. According to a post on social media by the Town of Lawrence, Mid Valley Drive is closed from Little Rapids Road to Quarry Park Drive. Wisconsin man…… MORE
GREEN LAKE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – The roughly 750-acre wildfire that incinerated parts of the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area in Green Lake County has officially been 100% contained. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the fire broke out around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, burning primarily in cattails and marsh grass.…… MORE
The latest Northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… The next March mess will arrive Wednesday midmorning and last into Wednesday night. Another potent storm system will pass just to our south bringing in rain, a few t-storms, snow and wind. A WINTER STORM WARNING will go into effect for Langlade, Forest, Florence, and…… MORE
(WFRV) – Wisconsin will be represented in one of the most popular reality television series, “Farmer Wants a Wife.” Among the contestants is 23-year-old Karina Sabol of Madison, who will be one of eight women vying for the heart of farmer Jay Woods in the upcoming season. Sabol, an operations manager, was a standout collegiate…… MORE
(WFRV) – Local 5 News presents its 2025 Q1 Hometown Heroes Special.… MORE
(WFRV) – For the first time in more than three decades, the Freedom boys basketball team is headed to the state tournament. The Irish defeated conference rival Little Chute in the sectional final to punch their ticket to the big dance. Freedom enters the state tournament as the No. 1 seed in Division III and…… MORE
FDA Launches Operation Stork Speed for Infants… MORE
British rock band Queen, jazz legend Herbie Hancock, and soprano/conductor Barbara Hannigan have been named as the recipients of the 2025 Polar Music Prize, which will be presented at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm on May 27. The three surviving members of Queen – Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon – said in a…… MORE
John Legend is embarking on a world tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Get Lifted. The tour will visit over 40 cities across the U.K., Europe, and North America, including stops at high-profile venues such as The O2 in London, Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, and Barclays Center in New York.…… MORE
J. Cole has announced the lineup for the 2025 Dreamville Festival, which will take place on April 5 and 6 at Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park. Joining him at the North Carolina fest are fellow headliners Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu, and Tems, as well as additional performers including 21 Savage, GloRilla, J.i.D, Ludacris, Partynextdoor, and Chief…… MORE
