WFRV Local 5

The official account of WFRV-TV Local 5 News. Green Bay, Fox Valley, Lakeshore, and the Northwoods. Overnight WFRV-TV5 became an integral part of the community.

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

el 5 began broadcast programming at 6:45pm on June 1 as an ABC and Dumont Network affiliate. That evening began with a special dedication program followed by a full night of network shows. Television viewers from as far south as Beaver Dam, north to Marquette, Michigan, and from as far west as Wisconsin Rapids to Port Washington on the western shore of Lake Michigan could pick up Channel 5. From sign-on to sign-off, the finest in television programming was presented to viewers of WFRV-TV5, including such favorites as: “The Adventures Of Rin Tin Tin”; “Ozark Jubilee”, a fast-paced country music variety show featuring Red Foley; the award-winning show “Kukla, Fran And Ollie”; “Break The Bank”, an all-cash quiz show; “Make Room For Daddy”; and America’s best-known rider, “The Lone Ranger”. In 1959, WFRV-TV5 switched network affiliation from ABC to NBC and became part of the “Proud as a Peacock” family. Up to this point, television was still viewed in black and white, then in 1965, WFRV-TV5 became the first station in the area to broadcast in living color. WFRV-TV5 viewers saw change once again in April of 1983 when the station switched affiliations from NBC back to ABC. In 1992, CBS Inc. obtained WFRV-TV and its sister station WJMN-TV in Escanaba, Michigan, thus making Green Bay the smallest television market owned and operated by the broadcast network. At that time, CBS Inc. owned and operated 14 television stations, and its programs are seen on an additional 200 affiliates across the United States. On February 16, 2001, WFRV-TV was the first station in the Green Bay market to go digital on the assigned channel of 56. To improve the signal and antenna strength, on September 30, 2005, WFRV-TV switched digital channels from 56 to 39. WFRV-TV became a part of a world-class company, Liberty Media Corporation, on April 16, 2007. Liberty also owned stakes in the cable channels Court TV, QVC, Starz Entertainment, and even the Atlanta Braves. WFRV was the first broadcast station that they ever owned. And on July 1, 2011, WFRV and WJMN joined the broadcast family of Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., Which today operates 197 television stations across the U. S. Throughout its history, WFRV-TV 5 has always held a strong commitment to the communities it serves, and today it is committed more than ever to be involved, including servicing the viewers with the best possible local news, weather, sports, and entertainment programming.

11/30/2025

No information has been released on whether Evans was traveling with anyone or boarded the cruise alone.

Ann Evans departed for an organized island tour of Port St. Maarten but didn’t return to the bus or ship.

11/30/2025

These two platforms dominate social media usage, per the survey, with about half of U.S. adults saying they visit them daily.

11/30/2025

The 2-year-old was found underneath his 4-year-old brother, who was “mostly exposed, unconscious, and ‘appeared lifeless.'”

The father of three children who went missing in the Wasatch mountains last month has been charged with child torture.

11/30/2025

American Airlines told Business Insider that as many as 340 aircraft could require updates, though it expects the actual number to be lower.

(KTLA) — After a recent analysis revealed why one of its planes briefly and unexpectedly lost altitude mid-flight last month, Airbus ordered urgent updates to thousands of its jets on Friday,…

11/29/2025

“Any document signed by Sleepy Joe Biden with the Autopen, which was approximately 92% of them, is hereby terminated," Trump said in a social media post.

11/29/2025

Move over, Sydney Sweeney. Martha Stewart is the new face of American Eagle’s latest denim campaign.

11/29/2025

The bulk of the snowfall is still a few hours away, but roads are already starting to be pretty rough. Check out road conditions and the latest forecast in the comments.

11/29/2025

“I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover,” the president said.

(The Hill) – President Trump said Thursday he will halt immigration from “all Third World Countries” after two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., earlier this week. “I wil…

11/29/2025

Mall leaders say they’ve been preparing for weeks, with holiday decorations, promotions, and expanded hours now fully underway. Story in comments.

11/29/2025

Mayor Justin Nickels declared the snow emergency on Saturday morning, and it will take effect overnight.

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – The City of Manitowoc has declared an overnight snow emergency ahead of the upcoming snowstorm. Mayor Justin Nickels declared the snow emergency on Saturday morning, …

11/29/2025

With snow expected to move into the area this afternoon and intensify this evening, get the latest Storm Team 5 forecast in the comments:

11/29/2025

Retail executives report customers becoming more discerning and increasingly focused on deals while remaining willing to splurge for important occasions.

NEW YORK (AP) — The economic picture hasn’t looked very rosy: Hiring has been sluggish. Consumers have been dealing with soaring meat prices. Layoffs are rippling through companies. But despi…

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