ALTERNATIVE ROCK NEWS
Andy Bickers, Longtime Cold Chisel Saxophonist, Dies After Cancer Battle
Andy Bickers, the longtime saxophonist for Cold Chisel, has died following a battle with cancer, the band announced. The news was shared with fans alo...
13h ago
Alabama Shakes Announce Comeback Album I Must Be Dreaming
Alabama Shakes have announced I Must Be Dreaming, their first studio album since 2015's Sound & Color. The 11-track record is scheduled for releas...
13h ago
Lewis Capaldi Surprises BST Hyde Park Crowd With Sam Fender Duet
Fans at BST Hyde Park got an unexpected moment when Lewis Capaldi welcomed Sam Fender to the stage during his headline set. The surprise appearance ca...
13h ago
Liam Gallagher Backs England to Win the World Cup
Liam Gallagher believes England can finish the job and win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging the national team to turn its strong tournament run into a ...
13h ago
Dropkick Murphys Song Becomes Theme for New Crime Drama The Westies
Dropkick Murphys are bringing one of their latest songs to television as Dropped on My Head has been chosen as the main title theme for the upcoming M...
Jul 12, 2026
Bryan Adams Brings Bare Bones to Vinyl for the First Time
Bryan Adams is giving fans a new way to experience one of his most intimate live releases. An announcement from his Bad Records label confirms that Ba...
Jul 11, 2026
The Rolling Stones Release Foreign Tongues as Their Latest Studio Album
The Rolling Stones have officially released Foreign Tongues, their 25th studio album, marking the band's first collection of new material since 2023's...
Jul 11, 2026
Jack White Releases New Solo Album Frozen Charlotte on Streaming Platforms
Jack White has officially made his latest solo album, Frozen Charlotte, available on major streaming platforms, giving fans worldwide access to his ne...
Jul 11, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Seven Wisconsin players selected in MLB 2026 draft
(WFRV) -- As of Sunday, July 12, the MLB 2026 draft is officially closed. There were 613 picks in the 20-round event, with 346 pitchers, 99 outfielders, and 168 infielders/catchers. Seven of those picks were from right here in Wisconsin. The first Wisc...
De Pere fire urging education on e-bike charging after recent house fire
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - An early morning fire call in the town of Ledgeview had fire officials from De Pere arriving on scene to see the garage of a duplex fully up in flames. Dispatch was told by an occupant in the home that they went into the garage a...
Multiple individuals arrested in Wisconsin for distributing and delivering nitrous oxide: Police
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Four individuals were arrested and more were cited by police in Madison after they were found with a collective 11 tanks of nitrous oxide during a proactive safety patrol last Tuesday. According to an incident report from the Mad...
Wisconsin senators react to sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
(WFRV) -- The political world was rocked this weekend after the sudden and unexpected passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). Now, two prominent Wisconsin senators have commented on the death of their colleague. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) said the f...
Wisconsin driver becomes trapped in construction site after ignoring closure signs
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Oconomowoc Police Department implored the community to be more aware of road closure signs and details today, posting on Facebook about an incident in which a car became stuck at a site. "Road closure signs and detours ar...
Thermo Fisher Scientific lays off nearly 70 Wisconsin employees
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WFRV) -- A business is laying off 69 Wisconsin employees after closing one of its locations in Middleton. Thermo Fisher Scientific said in a press release that it is "separating" nearly 70 employees, with the first taking place on Sept...
Bay Beach closing early due to "excessive heat"
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Due to the heat forecasted throughout the area Monday night, officials with Bay Beach say the amusement park will be closing early. As posted on social media, the Bay Beach Amusement Park will be closing on Monday, July 13, at ...
UPDATE: Green Bay man found in possession of 10+ IEDs pleads not guilty
July 13, 2026 - 1:04 p.m. (WFRV) - A Green Bay man accused of possessing improvised explosives was in court while in custody on June 26. According to court records, 31-year-old Kenneth Seay was in court for a status conference where a speedy trial dema...
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