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The Association of Children’s Museums and CMFDL is encouraging all families to participate in Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play! … More

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First German Lutheran Church in Manitowoc debuts newly refurbished pipe organ

First German Lutheran Church in Manitowoc debuts newly refurbished pipe organ

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – First German Lutheran Church in downtown Manitowoc held a special service on Sunday in dedication of their refurbished pipe organ. Organists for the service were former First German Lutheran School teachers and organists, Carl Nolte from Milwaukee and Joshua Wendt from Saginaw, Michigan. Feed the Body, Feed the Soul event in…… More

Over 150% capacity & over 150 underage patrons found at single bar in Wisconsin

Over 150% capacity & over 150 underage patrons found at single bar in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin are investigating an incident where they found a bar was operating at over 50% of its lawful capacity and had over 150 underage patrons consuming alcohol. According to a release, the Madison Police Department’s Central Community Policing Team, along with several other officers, conducted a bar check, which…… More

Voting now open for this year’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest

Voting now open for this year’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest

MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials with the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced on Monday morning that voting for this year’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest is now open. According to a release from the WMC, the contest is sponsored by Johnson Financial Group and is meant to showcase the manufacturers and the high-tech,…… More

Wisconsin State Patrol: “Are your children in the right seat?”

Wisconsin State Patrol: “Are your children in the right seat?”

(WFRV) – September 15 through September 21 is Child Passenger Safety Week and that has troopers with the Wisconsin State Patrol asking, “are your children in the right seat?” When it comes to car seats, child safety seat laws are tiered based on a child’s age with newborns, up to 1-year-olds that weigh less than…… More

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Tucker Wetmore Shares New Single “Silverado Blue” From His Forthcoming Debut EP

Tucker Wetmore’s breakout year continues with his catchy new single, “Silverado Blue,” which is taken from his just-announced debut EP, Waves On a Sunset, due out October 4. Wetmore just made his well-received debut at the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday (September 10), and the  Washington State native keeps his creative momentum going by sharing…… More

Dustin Lynch And Jelly Roll’s Collaboration, “Chevrolet,” Reaches No. 1 On Country Airplay Chart

Dustin Lynch’s new single, “Chevrolet,” featuring Jelly Roll, jumps up two spots this week to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The hit collaboration becomes Lynch’s ninth Country Airplay chart-topper and Jelly Roll’s fifth. Songwriting credits on “Chevrolet” go to Chase McGill, Jessi Alexander, and Hunter Phelps. Mentor Williams also receives a songwriter…… More

Tommy Cash, Johnny Cash’s Brother, Dies At 84

Tommy Cash, the younger brother of Johnny Cash and a country singer in his own right, has died at the age of 84. Tommy’s passing was announced on Saturday (September 14) in an Instagram post made by Nashville’s Johnny Cash Museum. “We are saddened to announce that the world lost a bright light last evening…… More

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