ALTERNATIVE ROCK NEWS
Weezer Takes 'The Gold Album' Literally on 'The Tonight Show'
Rivers Cuomo gave Weezer's latest album era a literal interpretation during an August 19 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The fro...
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Tears for Fears' Curt Smith Joins Investment Group Backing Bath City FC
Tears for Fears co-founder Curt Smith is joining an investment group working to acquire Bath City FC, the soccer club based in his hometown of Bath, E...
Aug 20, 2026
Oasis or The Beatles? Leo Woodall Weighs In on the Ultimate British Band Debate
Leo Woodall has shared his preference for Oasis over The Beatles, explaining that the Manchester band is the one he listens to more often. In a recent...
Aug 19, 2026
Burnin' Up All Over Again: Jonas Brothers Take Nostalgic Return on the Road
The Jonas Brothers are taking their Burning Up revival far beyond New York. A new tour announcement confirms that Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas will bring...
Aug 19, 2026
Phil Collins Shares Rare Health Update, Reflecting on Sobriety and Ongoing Recovery
Phil Collins has opened up about his recovery from alcohol addiction, saying he has now been sober for three years. During a recent interview, the for...
Aug 18, 2026
Bryan Adams Brings Out Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo for Rare Onstage Jam at L.A. Stop
Bryan Adams added an unexpected collaboration to his Detroit concert on August 15, inviting Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo to join him for a performance...
Aug 18, 2026
Liam Gallagher Speaks Out on Pretty Green Exit: "I Didn't Sell It"
Liam Gallagher has spoken out about his former clothing label Pretty Green, saying in a recent exchange on X that he did not choose to sell the compan...
Aug 17, 2026
Dave Marsh, Influential Rock Critic and Bruce Springsteen Biographer, Dies at 76
Dave Marsh, the veteran rock critic, author and longtime Bruce Springsteen biographer, died August 14 at his home in Connecticut. He was 76. His longt...
Aug 17, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
UPDATE: Green Bay man charged in fatal overdose set for September jury trial
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026, 9:49 P.M. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A Green Bay man accused in a fatal overdose case appeared in court Thursday, where a sentencing hearing date was set. According to court records, 28-year-old Ivan Huff was in court via Zoom on...
Wisconsin Sheriff's office issues reminder on right-turn-only lane amidst complaints
DUNN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Dunn County Sheriff's Office is making it clear to drivers who aren't quite sure what a "right-turn-only" lane means what the lanes are used for. "We've received complaints about drivers using the right-turn-only lane on...
Man uses hammer to threaten and rob Madison liquor store clerk
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) -- Madison residents beware: officers are on the lookout for a man who used a hammer to threaten and rob a store clerk. The incident, which took place on July 20, involved a "white male with dark hair, around 6 feet tall, with a th...
UW Health expert shares tips for packing picky eaters' school lunches
(WFRV) -- As the back-to-school season begins, many parents are left with the frustrating challenge of trying to pack a lunch for children who seem to hate every food imaginable. But just because it seems impossible to pack a lunch for a picky eater do...
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association offers media scholarships to students
(WFRV) -- The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is looking to help students in need of financial assistance. Any college students who have completed at least one-half of their degree or their graduation requirements in a media-related course of study ...
UW-Milwaukee club football shuts down after 23 years
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) -- After 23 years, UW-Milwaukee's club football program is officially shutting down. According to a social media post, the Milwaukee Panthers were told that their appeal was denied, and as a result, the team will no longer operat...
From storms to sunshine
From Storm Team 5... Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected, mainly through about 7-10 pm - some storms could be strong, bringing gusty winds, small hail, and brief heavy rain (isolated severe risk continues into the evening). Skies should gr...
BREAKING: Subject dead after officer-involved shooting on Green Bay's west side
UPDATE: New and clarified information was released by the Wisconsin DOJ after their preliminary investigation today. According to a press release, there were three officers at the welfare check, and they fired their weapons at the subject upon seeing t...
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