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HARDY with Lainey Wilson at Resch Center

HARDY with Lainey Wilson at Resch Center

HARDY with Lainey Wilson and Dylan Marlowe the mockingbird & THE CROW Fall Tour Thursday, November 30 | Resch Center Announce: Monday, 3/6 @ 7:30am CT Local Presale: Thursday, 3/9 @ 10:00am-10:00pm CT (code: HARDYGB) Onsale: Friday, 3/10 @ 10:00am CT 3/6-3/10: Listen for texting keywords for a chance to win great seats. PLUS WPKR features the…More

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Listen Live with Alexa

If you own an Amazon smart speaker, like the Echo or Echo Dot, you can listen to 99.5 PKR! First you need to enable our Skill. Here are easy ways you can do that: Say, “Alexa, enable the ninety-nine five WPKR Skill” Visit the Skills section of your Alexa Smartphone App and search for 99.5…More

WFRV Local 5

Brewers bring new mindset, new roster to Opening Day 2023

Brewers bring new mindset, new roster to Opening Day 2023

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – The Milwaukee Brewers had one final workout at American Family Field on Wednesday, March 29 before packing up and heading to the Windy City for an Opening Day rivalry matchup against the Chicago Cubs. In between final stretches and fielding drills, the Brewers made sure they packed the most important item:…More

Dee Donlevy selected as NE Wisconsin woman of the year

Dee Donlevy selected as NE Wisconsin woman of the year

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Local Five News is celebrating women who make major impacts in our Northeast Wisconsin communities. On Wednesday night in our ‘Remarkable Women’ special, Dee Donlevy became this year’s Northeast Wisconsin Woman of the Year. After battling cancer, Donlevy has assembled goodie bags and activity packets for others who are battling…More

Wicks officially introduced as the Green Bay men’s basketball coach 

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay men’s basketball team has a new leader, and it’s pretty clear that Sundance Wicks has a vision for the program. “Promise less and deliver more. Show up, do the work, and serve others. Attack each day with Green Bay grit and when you come across…More

2023 Remarkable Women Finalist: Janet Miller

2023 Remarkable Women Finalist: Janet Miller

BOWLER, Wis. (WFRV) – After losing her daughter at 23 years old in a tragic car accident back in 2018, Janet Miller knew she had to keep her only child’s legacy alive. “She was full of life,” said Miller. “She loved life. She loved to laugh, and she loved to help people.” After earning her…More

Country News

CMT Reveals Finalists For Video Of The Year At 2023 CMT Music Awards

CMT Reveals Finalists For Video Of The Year At 2023 CMT Music Awards

With the 2023 CMT Music Awards just days away, the finalists for Video Of The Year have been revealed. The six music videos that will compete for the CMT Music Awards top honor are Blake Shelton’s “No Body,” Carrie Underwood’s “Hate My Heart,” Cody Johnson’s “Human,” HARDY and Lainey Wilson’s “wait in the truck,” Kane…More

Taylor Swift Presented IHeartRadio Innovator Award By Phoebe Bridgers

Taylor Swift Presented IHeartRadio Innovator Award By Phoebe Bridgers

Taylor Swift was honored at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award. The award was presented to the global superstar by Phoebe Bridgers, who said, “I’m grateful to have grown up in a world with Taylor Swift in it. Or the world (Taylor’s Version).” Several big names paid tribute to Swift’s legacy,…More

Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Reveals Contribution To Dolly Parton’s Rock Album

Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Reveals Contribution To Dolly Parton’s Rock Album

Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx recently revealed that he has contributed to Dolly Parton’s upcoming rock album. Sixx revealed the news on Twitter: “Played bass on a song for Dolly Parton yesterday,” he said among other things. In January, Parton revealed that her upcoming rock album, titled Rock Star, will also feature Paul McCartney, Stevie…More

Taylor Swift Donating To Local Food Banks Along ‘The Eras Tour’ Route

Taylor Swift Donating To Local Food Banks Along ‘The Eras Tour’ Route

Global pop superstar Taylor Swift has been donating to local food banks in cities she has been performing as part of her ongoing “The Eras Tour.” The Grammy-winner was hailed in an Instagram post by the Nevada-based nonprofit Three Square Food Bank last Wednesday after a contribution to the organization described as “generous.” “We don’t…More