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Prince's 'Purple Rain' Sets 2027 Broadway Premiere at the Majestic Theatre
Prince's Purple Rain is officially heading to Broadway, bringing the story and music of the landmark 1984 film to New York's Majestic Theatre. The pro...
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Sammy Hagar Invites David Lee Roth to Join His Las Vegas Residency
Sammy Hagar has offered David Lee Roth a guest spot at his upcoming Las Vegas residency after most of Roth's remaining U.S. tour dates disappeared fro...
Jul 28, 2026
Green Day Turns Ice Cream Truck Into Surprise Comic-Con Stage
Green Day gave San Diego Comic-Con attendees an unexpected performance by turning an ice cream truck into a temporary concert stage near Petco Park. D...
Jul 28, 2026
ACLU Honors Bruce Springsteen and Colin Kaepernick at Washington Ceremony
Bruce Springsteen and Colin Kaepernick were honored with the ACLU Ralph Ellison Award during a ceremony in Washington on July 24, 2026. At the event, ...
Jul 27, 2026
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Unveils New Radiant Red Epiphone Guitar and Signature Marshall Amp
Billie Joe Armstrong has expanded his signature gear collection with a limited-edition Epiphone guitar and a new Marshall amplifier. The products were...
Jul 27, 2026
Classic 90s Albums by Sheryl Crow and Counting Crows Headed to Premium Vinyl
Two defining albums from the 1990s are returning in premium vinyl editions aimed at listeners who value detailed sound and carefully produced packagin...
Jul 26, 2026
Sick of It All Frontman Lou Koller Passes Away at 59
Lou Koller, the longtime vocalist and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at 59 after battling esophageal cancer. The band c...
Jul 26, 2026
Goo Goo Dolls Say Iris Still Feels Special as Summer Tour Gets Underway
The Goo Goo Dolls are heading back on the road for their summer tour, and the band says one song continues to stand out every night. As live dates beg...
Jul 25, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
We Energies restores power to over 122,000 Wisconsinites, makes $25k donation to the American Red Cross
(WFRV) - Officials at We Energies say crews have been working around the clock and have restored power to over 122,000 customers throughout the State of Wisconsin. Spokespeople with We Energies stated on social media that they know being without power ...
Fauci repeatedly invokes the Fifth Amendment in a contentious Senate committee hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) - Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer dozens of questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision, at least f...
It's National Chicken Wing Day! Celebrate with deals in northeast Wisconsin
(WFRV) - Happy National Chicken Wing Day! Today's July 29, and bars and restaurants across northeast Wisconsin have deals to satisfy that saucy craving. Whether you prefer your wings bone-in or boneless, save yourself some money, and get yourself some ...
Police focus on Mason Street Bridge speeding, task force makes 42 stops
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Last week, authorities in Green Bay conducted a speed task force that focused on the Mason Street Bridge. According to Green Bay Police, on July 23 the task force made 42 stops. Below is a breakdown of the results: The other ci...
One pound of meth, other drugs found in Fond du Lac County seizure leads to federal indictment
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities say one Milwaukee man was federally indicted after large amounts of illegal drugs were seized during a traffic stop in Fond du Lac County last May. According to a release from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff...
Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe donating part of special Kringle sales to tornado relief efforts
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Following Monday's tornado, officials with Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe announced that they will be selling specialty Kringle with some of the proceeds being donated to relief efforts. According to a post on social media, Uncle Mike...
Support children's health with Dairy Queen's 'Miracle Treat Day' on July 30
(WFRV) - With all the hot summer days we've had lately, what better way to cool off than to buy a delicious ice cream treat? Added bonus, you can help children receive the best medical treatment they need. On July 30, more than 70 Dairy Queen restauran...
Wisconsin appeals court overturns ruling that had restored collective bargaining power
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin appeals court on Wednesday restored a 2011 anti-union law that abolished collective bargaining rights, in a setback for unions and public workers. Unions are expected to appeal, sending the case to the Wisconsin Supreme...
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