WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025, 3:33 p.m. MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Officers in Menasha provided an update on the reported ‘active incident’ from earlier on Wednesday, saying a man armed with a rifle near Menasha High School was taken into custody. A release from the Menasha Police Department states that around 2:30 p.m. on March 12,…… MORE
(WFRV) – Golfers in northeast Wisconsin are getting an early start to the season as some courses open for walking only while others remain closed, waiting for the frost to fully thaw. Golf courses open for walking only: Irish Waters (N4265 Murphy Rd, Freedom) Hilly Haven Golf Course (5911 CR-PP, De Pere) Village Green Golf…… MORE
(WFRV) – With spring-like weather starting to arrive in Wisconsin, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services say it’s time to start focusing on tick prevention. In a post made on social media, DHS officials report that ticks are already active despite not technically being in the spring season. Multiple adult ticks are said…… MORE
OCONTO FALLS, Wis. (WFRV) – The Oconto Falls Board of Education has announced the district’s next Superintendent who will succeed the retiring Dean Hess later this summer. A release sent out on Wednesday states that the Oconto Falls School Board has selected Stuart Russ as its next Superintendent. Russ is currently the Principal of Oconto…… MORE
The latest Northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… A gusty wind came in out of the southeast today, which not only brought in slightly warmer temps this afternoon, but also continues to bring in an elevated fire risk. A moderate risk is issued for all of Northeast Wisconsin again this evening, so still…… MORE
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – Officers with the Manitowoc Police Department have begun a death investigation after a person was found dead in a wooded area Wednesday morning. According to a release, first responders were called to a wooded area off of South Lake Street in Manitowoc around 9:50 a.m. on March 12 after a person…… MORE
DUNN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin is searching for the owner of kayak found in a tree. Dunn County Sheriff’s Office The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office said that a blue ‘Pelican’ kayak was found in a tree on the Hay River just south of Highway 170 near Wheeler. Wisconsin authorities warn…… MORE
WAUKESHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials in Wisconsin announced that a 17-year-old boy, believed to be a person of interest in a death investigation, was charged with driving a vehicle without owner’s consent and theft. Nikita Casap was formally charged with operating a motor vehicle without owner’s consent and theft. Casap is a person of interest…… MORE
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in southern Wisconsin are urging high school students to exercise caution while participating in “Nerf Wars.” The Janesville Police Department has recently received complaints regarding the annual Nerf War games played by high school students in the community. While these activities may seem harmless, officials warn they have led to…… MORE
KEWASKUM, Wis. (WFRV) – A driver was arrested for their fourth OWI offense after a pursuit that reached roughly 80 mph ended in Fond du Lac County with a crash into a ditch. A release from the Kewaskum Police Department states that on March 11, officers were warned of an erratic driver by a witness.…… MORE
