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Country Music in Motion: Willow Avalon and the Artists Redefining the Genre
A new wave of country music is taking shape as emerging artists bring personal stories and modern influences into the spotlight. A recent roundup of m...
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Country Music's Durable Power: Analyzing the Genre's Most Successful Albums
A recent chart roundup highlights several country albums that dominated the top spot, underscoring how the genre has consistently delivered major comm...
Apr 14, 2026
Zac Brown Band Brings Americana Flair to New 'Sunday Night Baseball' Opener
A fresh soundtrack is set to open Sunday nights on NBC, as Zac Brown Band steps into the spotlight with a newly recorded theme for the network's baseb...
Apr 13, 2026
Artemis II Astronauts Head Home with Inspirational Wake-Up Call from Zac Brown
NASA said Friday that the Artemis II crew began its final full day in space with two wake-up songs as Orion headed back to Earth: Run to the Water by ...
Apr 12, 2026
Morgan Wallen Kicks Off 'Still the Problem' Tour with High-Energy Minneapolis Show
Morgan Wallen opened his Still the Problem Tour on April 10 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis with a set built around new material, major singles, a...
Apr 12, 2026
Ella Langley Releases Sophomore Album 'Dandelion' Following Historic Chart Run
Ella Langley returned Friday with Dandelion, a new album that leans into the sounds and themes that have shaped her rise in country music. Released on...
Apr 11, 2026
Luke Bryan Surprised by Familiar Face During 'American Idol' Auditions
A recent episode of American Idol featured an unexpected reunion that brought past and present together in a quiet but meaningful way. During audition...
Apr 10, 2026
Nashville Performances Postponed as Ray Stevens Recovers from At-Home Fall
Country music artist Ray Stevens is recovering after suffering a serious neck injury at home, according to a statement released following the incident...
Apr 09, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Country Music in Motion: Willow Avalon and the Artists Redefining the Genre
A new wave of country music is taking shape as emerging artists bring personal stories and modern influences into the spotlight. A recent roundup of m...
Torrential rainfall tapers but flooding threat continues
From Storm Team 5.... A second night in a row of torrential downpours and thunderstorms has resulted in significant flooding throughout northeast Wisconsin. As much as 5-8" of rain has saturated the soil and filled the creeks, rivers, a...
Historic flooding hits Clintonville as residents rally to help
CLINTONVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) - Residents in Clintonville spent the day documenting rising water as flooding from the Pigeon River pushed into downtown streets, parks and public spaces on Tuesday. Weyauwega on alert after significant rainfa...
Weyauwega on alert after significant rainfall prompts Big Falls Dam concerns
WEYAUWEGA, Wis. (WFRV) - Emergency management teams were closely monitoring the Big Falls Dam amid fears it could fail on April 14, prompting evacuation preparations for those living closest to the river. Authorities across northeast Wis...
Suamico residents left in awe during flooding caused by record rainfall
SUAMICO, Wis. (WFRV) - "I've been there for 53 years, I've never had it like that, never seen it like that." Evacuations started along the Wolf River due to possible dam failure With the water crashing alongside the rising Suamico River,...
Shawano County says Balsam Row Road Dam is 'at risk of failure'
SHAWANO COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials in Shawano County are urging people to be aware, as they have learned the Balsam Row Road Dam is at risk of failing. According to a release, water has crested over the top of the dam, which isn't ...
Woman illegally in U.S. gets multi-year prison sentence for animal cruelty in Wisconsin
(WFRV) - A woman who Wisconsin officials say is illegally in the United States was sentenced to multiple years in prison for 50+ animal cruelty-related charges. Wisconsin homicide suspect dead following shootout with police Court records...
Another round of rain and storms south this evening, some could be strong
The Latest from Storm Team 5... Anytime after 5pm through just before 10pm is when we have a chance for more rain and storms here in northeast Wisconsin, especially for the southern half of the area. Some could be strong to severe, with...
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