RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WFRV) – A police department in western Wisconsin is urging residents to exercise caution while outdoors for the time being, as a furry creature has reportedly been spotted roaming the streets. The River Falls Police Department reported that a bear was spotted within city limits as of around noon on Friday. It…… MORE
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – If you’re looking for an old-fashioned night out and a blend of historically beloved cuisine while enjoying a loving and community where you’ll remember and befriend everybody, look no further than The Mill Supper Club. Located at 4128 Wis-42 Wis-57 in Sturgeon Bay, this historic Supper Club has been serving…… MORE
WHEATLAND, Wis. (WFRV) – A Vernon County deputy was hospitalized Thursday evening after being exposed to second-hand methamphetamine smoke while executing a search warrant in the town of Wheatland. According to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, the deputy was treated at a nearby hospital and has since been released. Officials say the deputy is expected…… MORE
FITCHBURG, Wis. (WFRV) – A loaded AR-15 was recovered following a traffic stop on May 19 in Fitchburg, leading to the arrest of a passenger who fled the scene. According to the Fitchburg Police Department, officers conducted a stop around 12:30 a.m. near East Badger Road and Rimrock Road. Two teens arrested after early morning…… MORE
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… There are a few rain chances heading into the next three days, but the good news is that no day will be washed out from wet weather! TODAY: We’ll start the morning off with a few areas of light rain or sprinkles. That is expected…… MORE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin’s neighboring state are reminding drivers to wear seatbelts following a dramatic semi-truck crash on Interstate 94. The crash happened Wednesday morning near the County Road 10 overpass in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Two semi-trucks collided, and one of the vehicles went off the roadway, down an…… MORE
STURTEVANT, Wis. (WFRV) – A Wisconsin manufacturing company is laying off more than 60 employees, including new and low-hour workers. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, BRP US Inc. is conducting layoffs at its facility in Sturtevant. Man wins $2 million from new…… MORE
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WFRV) – As opening day approaches in less than 48 hours, Ashwaubomay Lake has unveiled a new feature to provide individuals with disabilities a way to get out on the water. The ‘Mobi-Chair’ Floating Beach Wheelchair was purchased through donations from Options for Independent Living and the Ashwaubenon Lions Club. Swing into summer…… MORE
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Brown County supervisors approved a site agreement that will allow C. Reiss Company to relocate their downtown Green Bay coal piles. “Relief, we’re done with this for now,” county chairman Patrick Buckley told Local 5 News when asked how it feels to finally reach an agreement to move the coal…… MORE
KENOSHA, Wis. (WFRV) – A Kenosha resident has defied the odds, winning the first of two $2 million top prizes from a new Wisconsin Lottery scratch game. Joshua Bardy purchased the winning $2,000,000 Cash scratch ticket at Kwik Trip, located at 5800 31st St. in Kenosha. He claimed the prize at the Wisconsin Lottery office…… MORE
