The Latest Northeast Wisconsin Forecast from Storm Team 5… Its been a very warm day here in Northeast Wisconsin, with highs into the mid and upper 80s. This very unseasonal warmth has allowed an approaching cold front to spark a line of showers and thunderstorms, with a few of those storms being severe with wind…
WFRV Local 5
Broken line of thunderstorms this evening, sunny and dry tomorrow
WATCH: Eastern Wisconsin Excellence in Education Awards
(WFRV) – After a brief hiatus, the Eastern Wisconsin Excellence in Education Awards Program has returned and it can be seen in its entirety right here. https://www.youtube.com/embed/mTmwzz1wzBE?si=WX2F7s7HdKkx5icM The program has partnered with Local 5 in an effort to recognize staff members at 24 school districts in northeast Wisconsin by allowing parents, students, community members, and…
UW-Oshkosh softball secures spot in Super Regionals
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – After missing out on the division three NCAA tournament Super Regionals last season, the UW-Oshkosh softball team clinched a berth to Supers on Saturday with a convincing 8-3 win over St. Benedict. Sophomore Sydney Rau led the way with three hits, while junior Brianna Davis and freshman Haylie Wittman tallied a…
Local high school theater students shine bright at Center Stage Showcase, Jimmy Award representatives announced
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Students from across northeast Wisconsin attended the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program showcase in Appleton over the weekend. Two students were selected to represent the program at The Jimmy Awards/National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York City this June. The 2024 representatives of the Center Stage High…
Workers remove dozens of apparent marijuana plants from Wisconsin Capitol garden
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Someone’s plans to harvest dozens of apparent marijuana plants grown on the Wisconsin state Capitol grounds have gone up in smoke. The plants sprouted in a tulip garden outside the Capitol, WMTV-TV reported Thursday. Tatyana Warrick, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Administration, told The Associated Press in an email Friday that…
Inflation eases slightly in April, remains above 3%
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (NewsNation) — Prices rose 3.4% year-over-year in April, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report. It’s slightly lower than March, but still above the 2% target. Even though inflation has fallen since its peak of 9.1% in June of 2022, Americans are still grappling with everyday costs. From the grocery store…
Light The Night market returns to downtown Appleton
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Light the Night Market was back for its second year in downtown Appleton. The event brings thousands of people to Appleton closing down a long stretch of College Avenue from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Friday. It features a wide variety of vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment. Local 5…
