ALTERNATIVE ROCK NEWS
Eagles Extend Sphere Run: Final 2026 Dates Announced for Las Vegas Residency
The Eagles have added four more shows to their Sphere residency in Las Vegas, with new performances scheduled for March 20, March 21, March 27 and Mar...
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"For Good" No More: Why Foo Fighters Renamed Their 12th Studio Album
Dave Grohl says Foo Fighters changed the title of their upcoming album after realizing it was too close to the name of the new Wicked film sequel. In ...
May 05, 2026
Former Metallica Bassist Jason Newsted Shares Recovery Story Ahead of Summer Tour
Jason Newsted has revealed that he was treated for throat cancer in May 2025 after doctors found the disease in his tonsil area. The former Metallica ...
May 04, 2026
Charli XCX Clarifies: "Rock Music" is a Song, Not an Album Genre
Charli XCX has clarified that she is not currently making a rock album, after recent comments led to speculation about the direction of her next proje...
May 04, 2026
The Beaches Honored With Global Force Award in Los Angeles
The Beaches were honored with the Global Force Award at the 2026 Women in Music event in Los Angeles. The Toronto rock band, made up of Jordan Miller,...
May 03, 2026
Guns N' Roses Debuts New Touring Lineup at Florida Opener
Guns N' Roses began its latest 2026 concert run with a set built around several of the band's best-known songs. The show took place Thursday, April 30...
May 02, 2026
The Black Keys Unveil 14th Studio Album and New Music Video
The Black Keys have released Peaches!, their 14th studio album, through Easy Eye Sound and Warner Records. The project includes 10 songs and follows t...
May 02, 2026
Sean Ono Lennon Restores Historic 1972 Concert Film
Sean Ono Lennon has helped bring renewed attention to John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 1972 Madison Square Garden benefit concerts through the restored film...
May 01, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Wrightstown debates data centers
WRIGHTSTOWN, Wis. (WFRV) - Wrightstown is the latest Northeast Wisconsin community to find itself in the middle of a data center debate. Wrightstown's village administrator Travis Coenen said right now the village hasn't received any f...
De Pere council weighs $70M waterfront development proposal
UPDATE: The proposal was unanimously approved during Tuesday night's meeting. Local 5 will provide updates as more information becomes available. DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - De Pere city leaders are weighing whether or not to move forward wi...
Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls honors victims
(WFRV) - Nationwide, groups gathered to commemorate the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, annually held on May 5. Advocates highlighted that it's critical to commemorate the day as it surroun...
Debate over Neville Museum leadership expected at Green Bay, Brown County meeting
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - As officials with the City of Green Bay and Brown County gather Tuesday night, intense discussions are expected with hopes of reaching an agreement over the hiring process for the next executive director of the N...
DNR determines cause of death for pelican found along Fox River Trail
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has determined the cause of death for a pelican found along the Fox River Trail in Green Bay. The pelican was discovered between the bridge and Fox Harbor. Following...
Why gas prices could soon cool drastically in Wisconsin
(NEXSTAR) - Roughly a week after skyrocketing seemingly overnight, gas prices in five states are now expected to cool down drastically, one expert predicts. Last week, the average price for a gallon of gas bolted past $4 in Indiana, Mi...
Overnight Lows Bring Return of Frost Concerns
The latest from Storm Team 5... Tuesday night will hold onto mostly clear skies but with that we will see fast cooling in the overnight hours. Lows can drop to the mid 30s again with the return for frost concerns. Winds will remain bree...
Appleton Police Chief Polly Olson announces retirement after 26 years
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Polly Olson has announced her retirement, concluding 26 years of service with the Appleton Police Department. Chief Olson shared the news with her department last week, expressing gratitude for the people and cul...
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