ALTERNATIVE ROCK NEWS
The Strokes Set 2027 Australian Tour With Courtney Barnett and Beck
The Strokes are heading back to Australia in February 2027 for a four-date tour supporting their seventh studio album, Reality Awaits. In the tour ann...
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Heavy Metal Festival Ozzfest Announces American Comeback for 2027
Ozzfest is officially heading back to the United States in 2027, bringing the long-running rock and metal festival back to American audiences for the ...
Sep 24, 2026
Carrie Underwood Surprises Atlanta Crowd With Onstage Appearance With Guns N' Roses
Carrie Underwood made an unexpected appearance with Guns N' Roses during the band's concert at Truist Park in Atlanta on September 19. During the show...
Sep 23, 2026
John Farnham Celebrated by Celine Dion, Chris Martin and Keith Urban
John Farnham's music took center stage in Melbourne as a large group of artists gathered to celebrate the Australian singer's career and influence. Th...
Sep 22, 2026
New Found Glory Founding Guitarist Chad Gilbert Dies at 45
Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist and longtime songwriter for New Found Glory, has died at age 45 after years of cancer treatment. His wife, Lisa Cimor...
Sep 21, 2026
Oasis Announce Massive 38-Date Live '27 Tour With Richard Ashcroft
Oasis are extending their reunion with a major new run of concerts in 2027. In the tour announcement, the band confirmed 38 stadium shows across the U...
Sep 20, 2026
Only 60 Made: Gibson Unveils Gustavo Cerati Tribute ES-335
Gibson Custom has unveiled a limited-edition ES-335 guitar created in tribute to Gustavo Cerati, the influential Argentine musician best known for his...
Sep 19, 2026
Ozzy Osbourne's Final Concert Coming to Theaters in Back to the Beginning Film
Ozzy Osbourne's final live performance is heading to movie theaters worldwide this fall. The concert film Back to the Beginning is set for a limited t...
Sep 18, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
After nearly a year apart, Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers reunite with friends and family in the Fox Valley
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - After nearly a year deployed overseas, Wisconsin National Guard soldiers returned home Friday to an emotional welcome from family and friends. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery Regiment returned to Wi...
Fraternity headquarters releases official statement on Madison chapter hazing allegations
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) -- Following Madison police walking in on a suspected hazing event at a fraternity house near the University of Wisconsin-Madison this week, the fraternity's national headquarters have released an official statement. Alpha Epsilon ...
Appleton police remind residents not to drink and drive ahead of busy festival weekend
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) -- If you live in Wisconsin, you've heard the phrase "drive sober or get pulled over" at least once. However, you've probably also seen multiple reports of OWI arrests on the daily. The Appleton Police Department is trying to prev...
Wisconsin nonprofit Welcoming Willows adds veteran leader to expand day services
LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) -- An adult day center in Wisconsin seeks to spread the word and deepen its bonds with the community, a goal that began with the first step: naming its new executive director earlier this year. Greg Voss, Welcoming Willows' ne...
Wisconsin teen with 7 felony cases arrested with gun
FITCHBURG, Wis. (WFRV) -- An 18-year-old Wisconsin teenager with seven open felony cases was arrested on Thursday after officers found a loaded handgun with an extended magazine on his person. According to a press release, the 18-year-old's alleged off...
Packers fans divided over boos following loss to Falcons at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Green Bay Packers weren't the only ones disappointed following Thursday night's loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Fans booed their own team at Lambeau Field, sparking a debate over whether the reaction was justified. The loss ma...
UA Local 400 welcomes record class of 138 first-year apprentices
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) - A record 138 first-year apprentices are beginning careers in the skilled trades through U-A Local 400. The apprentices come from 54 towns across 17 Northeast Wisconsin counties and will be employed by 34 area contractors. The si...
Spectacular September Stretch
From Storm Team 5... Overall, expect seasonably mild days near 70°F, cool nights, and little to no rain through the weekend-good conditions for outdoor plans. A change toward increasing clouds and rain chances looks more likely later next week. Tonight...
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