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All Things N.E.W
See Brett Young in Hawaii!
Brett Young wants to “Dance With You” at one of his concerts next year, and we are making it happen by handing out TEN trips to see him in Hawaii!… More
Kenny Chesney
99.5 PKR welcomes KENNY CHESNEY to American Family Field, Milwaukee Saturday, June 22, 2024 TICKET ON SALE Friday, November 17 10a-10p TICKET PRESALE Thursday, Nov. 16 from 10a-10p CODE: GETALONG WIN with WPKR: November 11 & 12: Listen for texting keywords for your chance to be at this concert!… More
Tim McGraw
Three-time Grammy® Award winning superstar Tim McGraw is bringing his Standing Room Only Tour, produced by Live Nation and FPC Live, to Fiserv Forum on Friday, April 19! Grammy® Award winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce will join as direct support!… More
Listen Live
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…… More
WFRV Local 5
Grass is greener in December at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – If the NFL playoffs began this week, the Packers would be in. It’s a statement fans cannot believe after they started the season 2-5 but improved to 6-6 with their win on Monday. “It hasn’t been the best but you know what, we’re turning things around. It’s really good to…… More
‘Frozen Tundra Man’ talks about his epic meeting with Simone Biles
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Local legend the ‘Frozen Tundra Man’ had an epic meetup with gymnastics legend Simone Biles at Lambeau Field on Sunday night. Local Five News spoke with ‘Frozen Tundra Man’ on Monday evening. His name is Jeff Kahlow and he lives in Fond du Lac. “I knew when she (Simone Biles)…… More
The attempt at the world record for the longest beverage flight in Kaukauna used old-fashioned cocktails
KAUKAUNA, WI (WFRV) – Local 5 News was the only TV station at “313 Dodge” in Kaukauna this past Saturday to witness the attempt to set the world record for the longest old-fashioned cocktail flight. This tavern is known for its old-fashioned flights, but this is the first attempt to assemble a Wisconsin, brandy old-fashioned…… More
Green Bay Mayor and the Packers host Kansas City Mayor to discuss further preparations for the 2025 NFL Draft.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Green Bay Mayor Genrich brought Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and his team over the weekend amid the Packers match-up against the Chiefs to meet with Green Bay community leaders about how to best prepare for the 2025 Draft after their experience as the host city for the 2023 Draft.…… More
Oconto Falls mother delivers strong message to those struggling with fentanyl addiction in memory of her late son
OCONTO FALLS, Wis. (WFRV) – It has been almost a year since a woman from Oconto Falls lost her son to fentanyl. Charlene Beaumia’s son Joshua Stone died on December 8, 2022, after a fentanyl overdose. St. John’s Ministries reopens Women’s Shelter after fixing staffing shortages “It’s been the hardest year of my life,” said…… More
Country News
Cody Johnson Bringing Texas Cowboy Christmas To CMT With Holiday Special
Cody Johnson and his family are bringing the Christmas spirit to CMT with a special night of music and memories this holiday season. Johnson’s new Christmas special, “CMT Presents: A Cody Johnson Christmas,” will air on CMT at 9p/8c on December 13. In the musical special, Johnson and his family invite viewers into their family…… More
Kylie Morgan Announces Headlining ‘Making It Up As I Go Tour’
Rising country music star Kylie Morgan has announced her second headlining tour. The “Making It Up As I Go Tour” is set to kick off on February 29, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tickets are on sale now. The EMI Records Nashville singer is also scheduled to perform at Stagecoach festival and in her home…… More
Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood Sing ‘Imagine’ At Rosalynn Carter’s Memorial Service
Country superstars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood sang John Lennon’s “Imagine” during their late friend and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s memorial service on Tuesday, November 28. Carter passed away on November 19 at her home in Plains, Georgia. She was 96 years old. In May 2023, the Carter Center announced that Carter had been…… More
Dolly Parton’s Sister Slams Critics Of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Outfit
Dolly Parton’s younger sister Stella Parton has slammed those who were critical of Dolly dressing up in a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader outfit for her performance during halftime at the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on November 23rd. “I personally thought my big sister Dolly was cute as hell in her…… More
