COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

Marcus King Reflects On His Sobriety While Looking Forward To Releasing A New Album With His Band
In a new interview with People, Marcus King candidly reflects on his journey to sobriety, while describing the social challenges he faced after giving up alcohol as an act of self-preservation. King, the 29-year-old frontman of southern country rockers...
Jun 25, 2025

Darius Rucker Says Moving To London Gave His Forthcoming Album And New Single "A Different Flavor"
Darius Rucker recently attended the Food & Wine Festival in Aspen, Colorado, to promote As One Cru, the wine brand he joined last year with winemaker Chris Radomski. While there, the Hootie & the Blowfish frontman shared an update about the pro...
Jun 25, 2025

Parker McCollum Challenged Himself By Recording His New Self-Titled Album In New York City Instead Of Nashville
Parker McCollum's self-titled record is set to be released on Friday (June 27), after the musician decided to scrap his initial attempt at making his fifth album even though it was half-finished. "I got to a point where I was like, 'I've got to go chal...
Jun 25, 2025

Jelly Roll Brings Up "Twin" Kevin James For Hilarious Duet On "Need A Favor"
During Jelly Roll's performance at the Buckeye Country Superfest in Columbus on Saturday night (June 21), actor Kevin James surprised fans by joining the country star on stage. James and Jelly were both dressed in matching black outfits and backwards b...
Jun 25, 2025

Toby Keith & Friends Annual Benefit Once Again Raises Over $1 Million For His Foundation
The 21st annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic raised a remarkable $1.4 million this year. Event host Sammy Hagar made an initial $10,000 donation, and over $100,000 was raised in the first two minutes of the gala. The event, held at the Riverwi...
Jun 24, 2025

Ronnie McDowell Rushed To Hospital After Experiencing Medical Incident Onstage
Ronnie McDowell was rushed to a hospital over the weekend, following an onstage medical incident that took place during his performance at the Summer Solstice Music Festival in Oley, Pennsylvania on Saturday (June 21). Early in McDowell's set, the 75-y...
Jun 24, 2025

'Lainey Wilson - Tough As Nails' Exhibit Set To Open At Country Music Hall Of Fame
Lainey Wilson's rise to music stardom will be celebrated with an upcoming exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. The collection is titled, Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails, and it is set to open on July 18. The exhibit will delve into the...
Jun 24, 2025

Dolly Parton Announces 2025 Las Vegas Residency
On Monday (June 23), Dolly Parton surprised fans by announcing a rare six-concert residency titled, Dolly: Live in Las Vegas, which will take place at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace this winter. The highly anticipated mini-residency will run from Dece...
Jun 24, 2025
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS

Gold medalist & Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles speaks in Green Bay at 2025 YMCA National Championships
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Gymnasts from YMCA locations nationwide are in Green Bay for the 2025 National Championships, and during the opening ceremony today, the crowd got to hear from quite an experienced athlete in their sport. Team U...

Green Bay celebrates 23rd annual Kids Day with pair of siblings becoming 'Honorary Mayors'
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Kids were the theme of the day in Green Bay on Tuesday as the city celebrated its 23rd annual Kids Day with lots of free activities citywide. "We pride ourselves on having a lot of amenities in Green Bay t...

Only on Local 5: Marine veteran receives free roof through Operation Homefront after tornado damage
MATTOON, Wis. (WFRV) - Marine Corps veteran Keith Schmidt lives in Shawano County, where, in late April, he watched a tornado tear through the area. His roof was badly damaged-already 20 to 25 years old-and needed replacing, but he could...
Chance of rain tonight, more showers and storms tomorrow
The Latest from Storm Team 5... Widespread showers are expected to return to the area tonight with temperatures dropping down into the upper 50s and lower 60s. Dewpoints also remain in the low to mid 50s, finally giving a break from tho...

Search underway for missing Fox Valley man after vehicle found in Northwoods
SOMO, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities are searching for a missing Fox Valley man after his vehicle was found abandoned on private land in Wisconsin's Northwoods. Shortly before 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office receive...

Misiorowski outduels Skenes in matchup of young NL pitching phenoms as Brewers top Pirates 4-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Making his third major league start, Jacob Misiorowski threw five shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers earned a 4-2 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Paul Skenes on Wednesday. Misiorowski (3-0) allowed two...

De Pere Police Department fishes with local children during ‘Badges & Bobbers’
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - In a fun and educational event, the De Pere Police Department connected with the local youth for an early afternoon fishing trip. 'Badges and Bobbers' connected officers with children ages 9-14 from 1 p.m. until ...

Authorities identify victims in fatal Fond du Lac County motorcycle crash
AUBURN, Wis. (WFRV) - The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office has released the names of the two people involved in a motorcycle crash that left one person dead Tuesday afternoon. Sheriff in Wisconsin calls out distracted driving after sq...