
01/25/2023
Survey finds Americans wildly misinformed on housing market
A new survey finds Americans are woefully misinformed about the nation’s mercurial housing market, even as millions of them prepare to buy homes.
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Early in the 1950s, a group of local Green Bay businessmen met to form Valley Telecasting Company. Upon approval from the Federal Communications Commission, WNAM-TV went on the air on April 25, 1955, from Neenah with test patterns. Shortly thereafter, the call letters were changed to WFRV, which stands for Fox River Valley, and the license was moved to Green Bay. With 100,000 watts of power, Chann
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A new survey finds Americans are woefully misinformed about the nation’s mercurial housing market, even as millions of them prepare to buy homes.
“It’s been almost overwhelming to see all of Fond du Lac County come together to support these three adolescents that have been impacted,” said the Laconia High School principal.
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Fond du Lac County community has come together to support the victims of a deadly car crash involving teenagers that happened in the township of Taycheed…
Law enforcement in Sheboygan County is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager who was last seen on December 26 in Waldo, Wisconsin.
WALDO, Wis. (WFRV) – Law enforcement in Sheboygan County is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager who was last seen on December 26 in Waldo, Wisconsin. According t…
Isolated snow showers early in the morning Wednesday will become more scattered as the day wears on. By the evening commute, a light accumulation could make it slippery.
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… Isolated snow showers early in the morning Wednesday will become more scattered as the day wears on. By the evening commute,…
WisDOT reports that most winter crashes are caused by drivers going too fast for the conditions and are urging motorists to slow down, be attentive, and take it easy.
(WFRV) – Don’t crowd the plow! The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is issuing a reminder to motorists to give snowplows space while they clear the roads across the state…
“I have had to drive a bus. I’ve had to substitute teach quite a bit. I’ve worked in the kitchen a few times,” said a Superintendent in the UP.
Many across America face concerns from a lack of technological infrastructure to the economic state of their rural school districts.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has significantly raised the risk of global self-annihilation, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists warned Tuesday.
The clock has moved to 90 seconds before midnight, 10 seconds closer than when it was last set in January 2022, shortly before Russia launched its invasion against Ukraine on Feb. 24.
Country music star Chris Stapleton will hit next month’s Super Bowl to sing the national anthem, while R&B legend Babyface will perform “America the Beautiful.”
Evers, in his fifth State of the State speech and the first of his second term, pledged to compromise with Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature in order to increase funding for schools and local governments.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday he wants to work with Republicans to divert as much as 20% of the state’s sales tax revenue to help fund local communities, i…
One person was transported to a local hospital after driving through the door and windows of a Papa Murphy’s Pizza in southeastern Wisconsin.
HARTFORD, Wis. (WFRV) – One person was transported to a local hospital after driving through the door and windows of a Papa Murphy’s Pizza in southeastern Wisconsin. According to the Ha…
Aaron Rodgers says he hasn’t decided whether to continue playing next season.
However, he is adjusting to the possibility he could end his career somewhere other than Green Bay.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers says he hasn’t decided whether to continue playing next season. However he is adjusting to the possibility he could end his career somewhere other than Green Ba…
The company has long been a target of lawmakers after its 2010 merger with Live Nation, but sparks started to fly after the messy rollout and ultimate cancellation of the public sale of Taylor Swift's nationwide tour.
Ticketmaster defended its online market power in the digital ticketing space at a packed — and unusually unified — Senate Judiciary hearing Tuesday, after months of increased scrutiny following a c…
One person was transported to a local hospital after driving through the door and windows of a Papa Murphy’s Pizza in southeastern Wisconsin.
HARTFORD, Wis. (WFRV) – One person was transported to a local hospital after driving through the door and windows of a Papa Murphy’s Pizza in southeastern Wisconsin. According to the Ha…
A man from Brown County is facing two armed robbery charges and reportedly met one of the victims through a dating app.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – A man from Brown County is facing two armed robbery charges and reportedly met one of the victims through a dating app. According to a criminal complaint obtained by …
In light of announcing a summer tour, the Dave Matthews Band has announced that they will be headlining Summerfest and releasing a new album.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – In light of announcing a summer tour, the Dave Matthews Band has announced that they will be headlining Summerfest and releasing a new album. The tour kicks off in Th…
A 34-year-old Wisconsin man is facing several charges after being involved in a hit-and-run and fleeing officers during a traffic stop.
FITCHBURG, Wis. (WFRV) – A 34-year-old Wisconsin man is facing several charges after being involved in a hit-and-run and fleeing officers during a traffic stop. According to the Fitchburg Pol…
An inmate with Huber privileges at the St. Croix County Jail has escaped custody, and authorities are asking for the public to be on the lookout.
HUDSON, Wis. (WFRV) – An inmate with Huber privileges at the St. Croix County Jail has escaped custody, and authorities are asking for the public to be on the lookout. According to a Facebook…
Yelp released its top 100 pizza spots in the United States and Canada, and Wisconsin claimed two spots.
(WFRV) – Yelp released its top 100 pizza spots in the United States and Canada, and Wisconsin claimed two spots. On January 23, Yelp provided its top pizza spots across the country, and Canad…
TRAFFIC UPDATE: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reporting that all lanes of traffic on WIS 76 north are reopened.
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reporting a car that has caught fire in Winnebago County.
TUESDAY, 1/24/2023, 4:00 p.m. OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reporting that all lanes of traffic on WIS 76 north are reopened. The lanes were pr…
University of Wisconsin System officials said Tuesday that they will restrict the use of TikTok on system devices.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin System officials said Tuesday that they will restrict the use of TikTok on system devices. System spokesman Mark Pitsch told The Associated Press about …
Crime in Gotham City is usually put down to rest by Batman, but deputies in western Wisconsin are looking to the public to help make an arrest.
GOTHAM, Wis. (WFRV) – Crime in Gotham City is usually put down to rest by Batman, but deputies in western Wisconsin are looking to the public to help make an arrest. The Richland County Sheri…
A judge improperly certified a lawsuit alleging that scores of Burger King managers across Wisconsin deserve overtime pay as a class action, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge improperly certified a lawsuit alleging that scores of Burger King managers across Wisconsin deserve overtime pay as a class action, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday…
Three days after a 72-38 home loss to Robert Morris, UW-Green Bay is reportedly parting ways with men’s basketball head coach Will Ryan.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Three days after a 72-38 home loss to Robert Morris, UW-Green Bay is reportedly parting ways with men’s basketball head coach Will Ryan. The Phoenix are current…
The widely known pop-rock band Panic! At The Disco officially announced Tuesday that they have broken up.
The widely known pop-rock band Panic! At The Disco officially announced earlier today that they have broken up.
Nominations were announced Tuesday from the academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California, by Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams.
The multiverse-skipping sci-fi indie hit “Everything Everywhere All at Once” led nominations to the 95th Academy Awards as Hollywood heaped honors on big-screen spectacles like “Top Gun: Maverick” …
Police say Peterson mentioned relocating and has a history of living in several counties across Wisconsin as well as throughout the rest of the country.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WFRV) – The La Crosse Police Department is looking for help finding a woman missing since September 2022. Jennifer L. Peterson has not been heard from or seen since September…
Documents with classified markings were found at former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home last week, officials confirmed Tuesday.
Documents with classified markings were found at former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home last week, officials confirmed Tuesday. Pence’s team notified the National Archives on Jan. 18 that …
Matilda was one of the oldest moose in human care at 12 and a half years old. She brought smiles to the faces of NEW Zoo guests for over a decade.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The NEW Zoo and Adventure Park is in mourning following the loss of Matilda the moose. Matilda was a zoo favorite and spent the last few years being looked after clos…
*UPDATE* - Following a morning outage to thousands of people in Denmark, WPS says that power has been restored.
Over 2,000 people in the Denmark area are without power after a reported fire at a substation.
TUESDAY 1/24/2023 12:30 p.m. DENMARK, Wis. (WFRV) – Following a morning outage to thousands of people in Denmark, WPS says that power has been restored. According to WPS, power was restored t…
A Monday evening fire in Wausaukee left one person dead, and the incident is under investigation.
WAUSAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – A Monday evening fire in Wausaukee left one person dead, and the incident is under investigation. According to the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office, on January…
Former Green Bay Southwest high school graduate Max Scharping is an offensive lineman for the Cincinnati Bengals.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Green Bay Packer fans in northeast Wisconsin get a pass for actively rooting for a different team this Sunday. That’s because former Green Bay Southwest high sc…
At the moment, there is little known about Zhao. Authorities said they are still determining the motive behind the shooting.
Chunli Zhao was arrested in the parking lot of the sheriff’s Half Moon Bay Substation more than two hours after the shooting.
Amazon is adding a prescription drug discount program to its growing health care business.
The company said the flat fee could cover a list of medications like the antibiotic amoxicillin and the anti-inflammatory drug naproxen.
Not a bad winter day out there Tuesday as temperatures remain mild.
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… Not a bad winter day out there Tuesday as temperatures remain mild. We must point out that there is a cold front across the …
Boo Buie had 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Chase Audige added 16 points and Northwestern returned from an eight-day COVID-19 pause to beat Wisconsin 66-63 on Monday night.
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Boo Buie had 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Chase Audige added 16 points and Northwestern returned from an eight-day COVID-19 pause to beat Wisconsin 66-63 on Mon…
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 29 points in the first quarter, returning to the lineup after a five-game absence to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in a 150-130 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
DETROIT (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 29 points in the first quarter, returning to the lineup after a five-game absence to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in a 150-130 win over the Detroit…
Less than a year ago, Mike Leone was introduced as the 8th head coach/general manager of the Green Bay Gamblers, and halfway through his first season with the organization, the culture has changed completely.
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WFRV) – Less than a year ago, Mike Leone was introduced as the 8th head coach/general manager of the Green Bay Gamblers, and halfway through his first season with the organ…
Seven people were killed in two related shootings Monday at a mushroom farm and a trucking firm in a coastal community south of San Francisco, and a suspect was in custody, officials said.
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — Seven people were killed in two related shootings Monday at a mushroom farm and a trucking firm in a coastal community south of San Francisco, and a suspect was in cust…
A portion of the Pacific Ocean along Torrey Pines near San Diego turned pink Friday morning during the first phase of a science experiment.
A portion of the Pacific Ocean along Torrey Pines turned pink Friday morning because of a science experiment, said the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.
Potawatomi Casino Hotel is set to get its very own sportsbook, joining the Oneida Casino as the only other in the state of Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – Potawatomi Casino Hotel is set to get its very own sportsbook, joining the Oneida Casino as the only other in the state of Wisconsin. Construction will soon begin in …
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Door County Sheriff's Office reports the mustang has been safely secured by Jesus “Chewy” Jauregui. More details here: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/wild-mustang-on-the-loose-in-door-county-authorities-ask-residents-to-be-observant/
The village of Bellevue is going through a growth spurt. The area around Costco is about to explode with new businesses. 🔗: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/village-of-bellevue-exploding-with-construction/
You might know him as the man with the most 'Benevolent Beard' in America. But there's much more to Ryan Baudhuin's story and it begins in the U.S. Marine Corps. 🔗: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/hometown-heroes/hometown-hero-the-marine-behind-the-most-benevolent-beard/
Local 5's Michele McCormack caught up with the aunt of Skyé Bleu Evans-Crowley to talk about how the family feels about the charges filed in her death. Full interview: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/only-on-local-5-skye-bleus-aunt-speaks-out-on-man-whos-charged-with-her-murder/
Missed last night's Locker Room show? Packers defensive lineman Dean Lowry joined the show and answered some pretty interesting questions! More answers here: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/locker-room/locker-room-dean-lowry-joins-the-show/
It's a program that's been around for nearly a decade, helping students explore what careers they can pursue after high school. Full story: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/green-bay-high-school-students-build-affordable-home-for-family/
Tim Michels to give speech at election headquarters.
The Webbers from Green Bay enjoyed last night's Best Seats in the House. You can win these seats by clicking here >>> https://www.wearegreenbay.com/best-seats-in-the-house/
Ron Johnson and Mandela Barnes supporters continue to watch the election as more votes pour in. Local 5 News will be at each respected candidate's headquarters until a winner is announced. Latest results: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/election-center-results/
The two top races in Wisconsin are reporting just over 50%. Take a look at where the candidates stand at this point in time: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/election-center-results/
Local 5 News is at the election headquarters of the two candidates for Governor and two candidates for Senator. Stay up to date with everything elections-related here: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/election/candidates-results-where-to-vote-all-things-for-the-2022-wisconsin-general-election/
After losing five straight games, fans of the Green Bay Packers are beginning to feel restless about the season as the team's playoff chances dwindle away. Full story: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/no-pack-no-packers-fans-react-after-five-game-losing-streak/
A $1.6 billion jackpot is on the line, and even Local 5's Paul Steeno couldn't resist purchasing a ticket. Read more about what you should do if you're lucky enough to take home the top prize. 🔗: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/excitement-builds-ahead-of-saturday-night-powerball-drawing/
A local church in Appleton is looking for community members with good hearts to help fill boxes of toys and toiletries for less fortunate kids, because every kid deserves to open gifts during the holidays. Read more: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/appleton-church-plans-to-help-santa-make-deliveries-this-year/
Packers defensive lineman Dean Lowry is scheduled to join next week's Locker Room with Local 5's Burke Griffin. Preview: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/locker-room/locker-room-preview-green-bays-dean-lowry-announced-as-guest/
Schwarz's Supper Club is a place where the more things change, the more they stay the same, and it's nice to know that the person who is serving you has their name on the door. Read more about Schwarz's Supper Club: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/the-dish-on-wisconsin-supper-clubs/the-dish-on-wisconsin-supper-clubs-schwarzs-is-all-in-the-family-since-1957/
Peter and Cathy Pagelow have been going to Schwarz’s Supper Club since 1984, missing only a few Fridays. Read their story here: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/the-dish-on-wisconsin-supper-clubs/sheboygan-county-couple-has-spent-almost-every-friday-night-at-schwarzs-supper-club-since-1984/
AmeriCorps seniors serve as foster grandparents, but officials say they're facing a grandparent shortage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/foster-grandparent-program-looks-to-prepare-foster-kids-for-the-future/
Voters in Green Bay will have the chance to choose if the Green Bay Area Public School District should borrow funds to improve district facilities such as athletic fields and auditoriums. More details: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/green-bay-area-public-schools-could-get-major-facility-upgrades-referendum-on-nov-election/
We have Larry Leiterman enjoying the best seats in the house during tonight's Locker Room show. You can win a chance to enjoy the show from these seats too by entering here now: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/best-seats-in-the-house/?fbclid=IwAR2scnGgERoAvyziRT039O0AWbhODLGXi-ofl-o1NGDXXEpQ4JRb7xKAWfU#//
The reason text messages are popular for political campaigns is because it is a cost-effective way to reach the masses. 🔗: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/voters-experience-election-fatigue-from-political-messages/
As we head into the colder months, there’s a desperate need in northeast Wisconsin. And it’s not just warm clothes. The Community Clothes Closet needs your help for little ones. 🔗: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/community-clothes-closet-needs-your-help-with-upcoming-pajamarama-event/
The Oneida Police Department is asking for the public’s help in providing any known information about a person seen vandalizing a local gas station. 🔗: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/watch-oneida-police-department-search-for-suspect-who-vandalized-gas-station/
Local 5’s Burke Griffin and co-host Harry Sydney are expected to be joined by cornerback Eric Stokes who will talk about how the Green and Gold can get back on track. MORE: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/locker-room/locker-room-preview-packers-cornerback-eric-stokes-announced-as-guest/
If you’ve lived in Green Bay long enough, you know the site is the former spot of Wally’s Spot Supper Club. Inside the restaurant, Smith says there are plans to pay homage to the site’s former life with some relics donated to the store. 🔗: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/after-months-of-delays-new-green-bay-popeyes-set-to-open/
Congrats to Golda, who is our weekly Birthday Club winner! Click the link below to find out more information on how to wish someone a happy birthday on the air, and have a chance to win a $25 gift card. 🔗:https://www.wearegreenbay.com/contests/local-5-birthday-club-2021/
“I’ve been dreaming about this lab for years, and I’m just excited that we’ve been given a space for it and that we have the funds to make it a reality,” said the Neenah High School science teacher. 🔗: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/neenah-teacher-awarded-grant-for-science-lab/
Everything in the kitchen is made there and prepped by the workers. That means nothing frozen, and a lot of baking. The best part is all that food and coffee are available to anyone. 🔗: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/adrcs-grounded-cafe-celebrating-5-years/
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