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Legendary Crivitz barber puts away his clippers for good after six decades of service
CRIVITZ, Wis. (WFRV) — Partially due to age, partially due to COVID-19, a legendary Crivitz barber has decided to put away his hair cutting clippers for good after decades of service to the community. Local 5 photojournalist Brandon Fuller went out and found more on the life and legacy of Jerry Kapalczynski: “It’s old-time and […] → Read More
Oshkosh cancels 4th of July Parade and Festival Foods Fireworks show
Oshkosh, Wis. (WFRV) — After much discussion and input from the Winnebago County Health Department, the city of Oshkosh has made the difficult decision to cancel the 4th of July Parade and the Festival Foods Fireworks show. Oshkosh’s city manager said the decision was made due to concerns regarding COVID-19. “Events such as these encourage […] → Read More
Firetruck deemed a total loss after fire breaks out at Vandenbroek-Kaukauna station
Kaukauna, Wis. (WFRV) — It was an unusual case of firefighters responding to a fire at their own station. On Thursday afternoon around 1:30 PM, The Vandenbroek-Kaukauna Fire Department had to put out the fire that was engulfing their fire truck. A responding firefighter said they have no idea how the fire started, but thankfully […] → Read More
Trump-backed Tiffany wins Wisconsin congressional race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Tom Tiffany, a state senator endorsed by President Donald Trump, easily won a special congressional election Tuesday in a heavily conservative, rural Wisconsin district. Tiffany’s win over Democrat Tricia Zunker in northern Wisconsin’s 7th District comes in the state’s second election amid the coronavirus pandemic the past five weeks. Tiffany […] → Read More
NFL releases 2020 Green Bay Packers schedule
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — The Green Bay Packers’ 2020 NFL regular-season schedule has been released and it is highlighted by five prime-time contests (subject to flexible scheduling) on the original schedule for the seventh straight year (2014-20). The Packers will open the season at the Minnesota Vikings for the first time in team history, […] → Read More
Goodwill adjusting donation drop-off locations, hours
North Central Wisconsin (WFRV) — Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin is adjusting its donation drop-off locations and hours across its 35-county region, beginning Thursday. The following retail stores and training centers will be open for noncontact donation drop-offs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, unless capacity is reached earlier: Darboy, Grand Chute, Green […] → Read More
Unattended cooking causes garage fire, $80,000 in damages
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — The Green Bay Metro Fire Department responded to 2426 Robinson Ave. Tuesday at 3:28 PM for reports of a house on fire. Upon arrival, crews located the fire in the attached garage which was spreading into the attic. Firefighters made entry into the garage to knock down the fire while […] → Read More
Fincantieri Marinette Marine awarded massive multi-million dollar U.S. Navy deal
MARINETTE, Wis. (WFRV) — Fincantieri Marinette Marine has been awarded a nearly $800 million contract to build the first-in-class guided-missile frigate for the U.S. Navy, with an option for adding nine extra ships. The deal offers the company the ability to build and deliver up to 10 ships as well as post-delivery availability support, among […] → Read More
‘Downtown GB Delivers – Live!’ hosts their first virtual performance
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Gov. Tony Evers ‘Safer at Home order’ hasn’t stopped Green Bay music enthusiaists and musicians alike from enjoying a good time. Downtown Green Bay Inc. and Olde Main Street districts are hoping to provide some relief through their online concert series called ‘#DowntownGBDelivers – Live!’. The series features local musicians […] → Read More
Green Bay duplex fire displaces two adults, causes $100,000 in damages
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — Around 7:10 PM on Tuesday Green Bay Metro Fire Departement responded to a duplex on fire at 401 Silver Spring Dr. Upon arrival, officials found heavy smoke and fire visible through the living room windows. Fire was contained to that living room area, but there was heat and smoke damage […] → Read More
Green Bay Police searching for missing 11-year-old female.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — The Green Bay Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in trying to locate missing 11-year-old Rebecca Kurowsi. Kurowski is a 5’01” white female approximately 95 lbs. She was last seen wearing a black coat, blue leggings, black stocking cap, and gray New Balance tennis shoes. She was also […] → Read More
Rival basketball teams host fundraiser for player’s mom who cleared cancer
CRIVITZ, Wis. (WFRV) — Tuesday night the Crivitz and Coleman basketball teams squared off but its what was happening off the hardwood that made an impact. Thats because of the moms of a Coleman Student, Amy Bintz, was battling a rare form of cancer for over a year. But in January, doctors removed a softball […] → Read More
Allouez Assisted-Living fire causes over 30 evacuations, sends three to medical center
ALLOUEZ, Wis. (WFRV) — A Friday evening fire at the Bishop’s Court in Allouez caused 38 people to evacaute the facility. The incident happened around 4:20 PM on East St. Joesph Street. According to officials, the fire started in a resident’s room. And although over 30 people were evacuated, no one was hurt. However, three […] → Read More
Road rage incident leads to shots fired on Interstate-41
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. — Around 2:12 PM on Wednesday, Grand Chute Police officers responded to a shots fired incident at the intersection of College Ave and Interstate 41. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim’s and discovered during a road rage incident, a male passenger in a seperate vehicle fired 2-3 shots at the victim’s […] → Read More
UPDATE: Victims of deadly Oconto County crash identified
MONDAY 2/3/2020 12:42 p.m. LENA, Wis. (WFRV) – The Oconto County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two people killed in a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Lena last week. Officials say 59-year-old Sande Walker of Oconto Falls and 73-year-old Marvin Lueneburg of De Pere died as a result of the crash. According to the […] → Read More
Packers/Seahawks fans enjoy atmosphere of historic Titletown
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — The Green Bay Packers are getting ready for a big divisional playoff matchup with the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field Sunday. But before the game, both Packers and Seahawks fans alike are enjoying the football atmosphere and history behind the city. Some out of state Green Bay Packers fans even […] → Read More
Historic Nicolet Elementary that transformed into home for businesses celebrates grand opening
Kaukauna, Wis. (WFRV) – The old Nicolet Elementary School that has been transformed into a home for local businesses is now open. Renovations were done to the 130-year-old school to create space for 20 businesses, including a photography and fitness studio that already moved in. The ribbon cutting for the grand opening took place Thursday […] → Read More
Trump insists ‘All is well!’ after Iran missile attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted “All is well!” on Tuesday after Iran fired surface-to-surface missiles at two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops. He promised to make a statement to the nation Wednesday morning about the increasingly precarious situation with Iran. Trump offered no immediate indication of whether he would retaliate, and stayed out […] → Read More
Man taken into custody, two in hospital following standoff with Wausau Police
WAUSAU, Wis. (WFRV) — One man is in custody and two people are in the hospital following a standoff with the Wausau Police Department Thursday Evening. The incident happend around 7:00 PM on S. 24th Avenue near Helmke Street. Callers indicated they heard shots fired near the area. Upon arrival, officers found two people with […] → Read More
Appleton School Resource Officers investigate Social Media Threat
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) — At approximately 5:00 PM on Tuesday the Appleton Police Department was made aware of a potential vague threat to “North High School” on Snapchat. Appleton School Resource Officers investigated and determined the origin of the Snapchat was from outside of the United States and in fact was not directed at Appleton […] → Read More