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The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign has only six days left

Only a few days remain in the annual Christmas Campaign and The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay’s Red Kettles are well behind their 2017 fundraising goal. As of December 13 the kettles have raised $148,237, just 39 percent of the $375,000 goal. → Read More

Fatal crash in Meeme

Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office is reporting that around 5:30 P.M.. on Sunday December 16th a Grand Prix was traveling east bound on West Washington Street in Meeme when it crashed into a west bound Honda odyssey. → Read More

School bus crash in Humbolt

A school bus crashed in near the town of Humbolt Wednesday morning during the first heavy snow fall of the winter season. The crash happened around seven o'clock in the morning near the intersection of Town Line Road and St. Michaels Road.  Eight children were on board. None of them were reported to have been injured. → Read More

Packers announce Hall of Fame inductees

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame announced today on the Packers website that they will be inducting Ryan Longwell and Mark Tauscher into the Hall of Fame at the 48th induction banquet on Saturday, July 21st. → Read More

Children Museum mixes Christmas with science

With Christmas right around the corner, the Children's Museum of Green Bay came to WFRV's studios to show us all the activities they have going on .  Gina Anderson showed Local 5's Chelly Botott some Santa Science. → Read More

Accident on WIS 64 closes road for several hours

An accident happened in Marinette around 3:30 Thursday morning on WIS 64 near Schact road blocking both east and west bound lanes closing CTH RW and Brosig road due to the incident. → Read More

Time People of the Year: #metoo

Time magazine has named "The Silence Breakers," representing people who came forward to report sexual misconduct, as its Person of the Year. → Read More

Power outages reported all across northeastern Wisconsin

Power outages are being reported all over northeastern Wisconsin Tuesday morning. Strong winds knocked down trees and utility poles leading to thousands waking up without power. → Read More

Shots fired near Southwest Highschool

Around 2:00 A.M.. GBPD officers were sent to 2665 Trojan Dr. after receiving a report of gunshots. initial reports suggested that at least one person was injured.  When law enforcement arrived they did not find anyone and no signs that anyone was injured however, according to reports, Officers believe one shot was fired and the suspects left on foot. → Read More

Safe Haven Christmas gift wrapping event

The Safe Haven Humane Society and Outreach Center is holding its annual All Wrapped Up event this week. It is a one stop shop for all of our gift wrapping needs. Complementary hot beverages, a bake sale, and other donation opportunities are provided. → Read More

"Giving Tuesday" sets the tone for this Holiday season.

For decades now, millions of Americans have been embracing the day-after-Thanksgiving shopping bonanza known as "Black Friday." Then came "Cyber Monday," online retailers' chance to cash in on the holiday buying frenzy. → Read More

Stadium Lounge Bar and Grill armed Robbery

Green Bay police are investigating an armed robbery.  According to officers on the scene, A suspect armed with a knife entered the Packer Stadium Lounge Bar and Grill late Monday evening.  The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money and left. → Read More

Packers award Seymour $10,000 at pep rally on Tuesday

Mason Crosby, Corey Linsley, Aaron Ripkowski, and Justin Vogel will be in Seymour this afternoon. The Green Bay Packers, the NFL and the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board will be awarding the city a $10,000 Hometown grant in recognition of Seymour's success with the Fuel Up and Grow program. → Read More

Armed robbery in Manitowoc on Sunday night

Manitowoc Police responded to a robbery complaint on South 30th St. Sunday night.  According to the Manitowoc Police department, two people entered a store and ordered employees into a store room in the back of the business where they were tied up.  The robbers then allegedly made off with an unknown amount of cash and property. → Read More

House Fire in De Pere leaves four homeless this Thanksgiving

On Wednesday November 22nd , 2017 at 10:09 pm De Pere Fire Rescue responded to a report of smoke coming from the eaves and attic at the residence located at 1024 S. Sixth St. in De Pere, Wisconsin. → Read More

Appleton's Christmas Parade rebroadcast

WFRV will rebroadcast the Appleton Christmas Parade on Christmas day and Saturday, November 25th at 11 o'clock A.M. → Read More

Drunken joyride leads to charges

The Oshkosh Police Department is reporting that someone has been arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated-controlled substance, reckless driving, felony fleeing and eluding as well as obstructing and battery to a police officer. → Read More

Large structure fire in Plymouth

The Plymouth Fire department is calling in extra help to contain a large structure fire in downtown Plymouth this morning. According to reports the 4 alarm fire started early this morning at 408 E Mill St. and has now spread to multiple building. → Read More

Homeowner shoots gun during possible break-in.

Green Lake County (WFRV) Berlin Police responded to shots being fired on the 100 block of Liberty Street around 7 o'clock Saturday night. → Read More

Ugly Sweater 5K run to support autism.

The fourth annual ugly sweater run/walk is about to hit the streets along the lakeshore.  Chelly Boutott met with Stacy Rutherford, President of the Autism Society of the lakeshore and Andrew Nichols to discuss this unique event. → Read More