ALTERNATIVE ROCK NEWS
Deftones, IDLES and Interpol Lead Outbreak Fest 2026 Lineup at All Points East
Deftones closed out Outbreak Fest's takeover of All Points East at London's Victoria Park on August 23, bringing a mix of newer material and longtime ...
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Ozzy Osbourne's Dark Legacy Comes to Halloween Horror Nights
Ozzy Osbourne's music and unmistakable horror imagery are getting a new home at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights. The resort has unveiled O...
Aug 25, 2026
Symphonic Rock Milestone: Foo Fighters Join LA Phil at Hollywood Bowl for Rare Deep Cuts
Foo Fighters brought a different shape to their live show at the Hollywood Bowl on August 22, performing with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and members...
Aug 25, 2026
Cruz Beckham Joins The Kooks Onstage for Surprise Norwich Performance
Cruz Beckham made a surprise appearance with The Kooks during the band's headline set at Rock N Roll Circus in Norwich on August 22. Festival footage ...
Aug 24, 2026
ZZ Top Returns to the Stage After Frank Beard's Death
ZZ Top returned to the stage in Austin, Texas, on Aug. 22 for the band's first concert since the death of longtime drummer Frank Beard. The performanc...
Aug 24, 2026
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Extend Historic U.K. No. 1 Run With Rein Me In
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have added another week to a record-setting run in Britain. Billboard noted that the latest U.K. singles chart confirms Rei...
Aug 23, 2026
Phoebe Bridgers Scores First No. 1 on Adult Alternative Airplay Chart with 'Lost Boys'
Phoebe Bridgers has reached a new radio milestone with Lost Boys, which has climbed to No. 1 on the Adult Alternative Airplay chart. Billboard confirm...
Aug 23, 2026
Gang of Youths Signal a Sound Shift with "Things Take Time"
Gang of Youths are opening a new chapter with Things Take Time, their first new music in several years. In introducing the single, the band described ...
Aug 22, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Police mourn crossing guard who died in Appleton dump truck accident as school year begins
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) -- As the school year rolls around, the Kaukauna Police are paying their respects to a local crossing guard who tragically lost her life several months ago. Vicki Wagner was the victim of a fatal crash in Appleton on June 18, dyin...
Green Bay Packers award $1,000 grants to 20 youth football programs in Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Green Bay Packers are one of the most profitable corporations in Wisconsin. And they're consistently making sure that that profit is shared with the community. According to a press release, the NFL team announced today tha...
Heavy damage reported after fire engulfs Wisconsin pub
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WFRV) -- A food eatery in Wisconsin suffered heavy damage from an intense fire the morning of August 26. The Little Rice Fire Department revealed in a social media post that Sheri's Pub n Grub in Minocqua was "engulfed in fire" when the...
'Appleton Area NOW' rallies for women's rights, equal rights amendment
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Supporters gathered in downtown Appleton on Wednesday to mark Women's Equality Day and call for continued action on women's rights. Members of 'Appleton Area NOW' and others rallied at Houdini Plaza, reflecting on the history of...
Volunteer Fox Cities seeks help for tornado recovery
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) -- Volunteer Fox Cities is in need of additional helpers as they prepare for a litany of recovery efforts scheduled for the next several days. The group is seeking both individuals and teams to assist with its critical tornado reco...
LaFleurs feel grateful that their first head coaching matchup is coming in the preseason
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Divided loyalties meant a divided wardrobe for the parents of Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur as their teams held a joint practice Wednesday. Denny and Kristi LaFleur were just happy ...
Cousin of 10-year-old Wisconsin girl pleads guilty to her killing and gets life in prison
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The cousin of a 10-year-old Wisconsin girl killed in 2022 pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide on Wednesday and was sentenced to life in prison. Lily Peters was riding her bike home from her aunt's house in Chippewa ...
Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets
NEW YORK (AP) - Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets after one pitch Wednesday night when he was hit in the upper back by A.J. Ewing's line drive. Ewing's 106 mph liner ricocheted off May as he whirled in a...
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