(WFRV) – Lipscomb forward Jacob Ognacevic remembers growing up in Sheboygan and cheering for his home-state team as Wisconsin made back-to-back Final Four appearances in 2014 and 2015. “Sam Dekker was from my hometown and went to the high school I went to,” Ognacevic recalled of the Badgers forward on those teams. “Just watching a…… MORE
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – Funding cuts to key programs supporting school lunch initiatives and food banks are having a significant impact on farmers throughout Wisconsin. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced reductions to two critical programs: the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Cooperative Agreement Program and the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement…… MORE
OCONTO FALLS, Wis. (WFRV) – Governor Tony Evers visited Oconto Falls on Monday to tour The Wellness Compound Post, a facility that received a $50,000 grant as part of a $10 million investment in veteran services. During his visit, Evers emphasized the importance of mental health support for Wisconsin’s veterans. Tiny shamrocks and smiles: HSHS…… MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Green Bay officials announced plans for an environmental cleanup event ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, aiming to bring together more than 300 volunteers to help beautify the city. The event, scheduled for Earth Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., will take place at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. Volunteers…… MORE
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Former professional wrestler and WWE brand ambassador Hulk Hogan made a stop in Appleton on Monday to promote Real American Beer. Hogan, a co-founder of the brand, returned to Wisconsin after an overwhelming response from fans during his first visit. His latest trip serves as a victory lap in one of…… MORE
GLENDALE, Wis. (WFRV) – A 30-year-old Wisconsin man was hospitalized after being shot Monday afternoon. According to the Glendale Police Department, officers responded to the 2000 block of Good Hope Road shortly after 2:45 p.m. following multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire and a person wounded. Wisconsin man arrested after accidental shooting in hotel Upon arrival,…… MORE
The latest Northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… It’s been a day of gusty winds here across Northeast Wisconsin with peak gusts for many of us this afternoon between 30-40mph! These winds did help us warm up as winds today were back out of the south. A warm front is lifting which will…… MORE
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A 25-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested after accidentally shooting himself in the hand, causing a bullet to enter an adjacent hotel room. According to the Madison Police Department, officers responded to a hotel in the 2800 block of Coho Street shortly before 5 p.m. on Sunday after the man called for…… MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – HSHS Saint Vincent Children’s Hospital helped it’s littlest patients and their families celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the team at HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital’s Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) brought a festive touch to their smallest patients’ care. All images are courtesy of HSHS…… MORE
NORTH FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – A 25-year-old North Fond du Lac man has died from injuries sustained in a moped crash, authorities confirmed Monday. According to the North Fond du Lac Police Department, the victim was airlifted to a nearby hospital following the crash but was later pronounced dead. At the request of…… MORE
