PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz broke out of a slump with three hits, Jared Jones allowed one run in six innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended their skid at six games, beating Milwaukee 4-2 on Monday night to stop the Brewers’ four-game win streak. Cruz capped a three-run sixth with a two-out, two-run single. He…… MORE
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Prehistoric lake sturgeon is not endangered, US says despite calls from conservationists
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Lake sturgeon don’t need Endangered Species Act protections, federal wildlife officials announced Monday, saying that stocking programs have helped the prehistoric fish return to areas where they had vanished. The decision ends the Arizona-based Center of Biological Diversity’s petition filed in May 2018 asking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to…… MORE
Physical assault in Fond du Lac ends with vehicle crashing on South Hills Golf & Country Club, one arrested
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – A 35-year-old Fond du Lac man was arrested and is facing multiple charges after a physical assault investigation led to a vehicle and foot pursuit. According to the Fond du Lac Police Department, officers were sent to the 600 block of East Merrill Avenue on Monday shortly before 12:30…… MORE
Local 5’s Sustainably Speaking Special 2024
(WFRV) – April 22 marks Earth Day, the yearly celebration that has taken place since 1970. Local 5’s Ryan Kudish showcases a restoration project happening right here in Northeast Wisconsin, how the Green Bay Packers strive to be leaders in sustainability, the do’s and don’ts of recycling with a special in-studio guest, and revisits the…… MORE
Brewers’ Jakob Junis hit in neck by line drive in batting practice, taken to hospital
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jakob Junis of the Milwaukee Brewers was taken away in an ambulance after being hit in the neck by a line drive during batting practice at Pittsburgh on Monday. The right-hander was standing in the outfield when he was struck by the hard-hit ball off the bat of Pirates infielder Alika Williams.…… MORE
Jerry Seinfeld visits local businesses while in Green Bay for another stand-up show
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Comedian Jerry Seinfeld was back in Green Bay this weekend and checked out the local scene ahead of his stand-up show at the Weidner Center. His first stop was the popular brunch spot in downtown Green Bay, The Creamery, and the server who waited on Seinfeld was in awe. Despite…… MORE
Despite unique location, Wisco Sips booming in Brown County through delicious drinks & friendly staff
BELLEVUE, Wis. (WFRV) – What started as a pop-up coffee shop in November of 2023 has become a popular destination for drink connoisseurs in Brown County. Wisco Sips is a local business that started in an industrial part of town but is gaining steam through social media and word of mouth. Known for its friendly…… MORE
Green Bay men’s basketball star Noah Reynolds transfers to TCU
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Green Bay men’s basketball star Noah Reynolds has announced his intentions to transfer down south to Texas Christian University (TCU). Reynolds announced his decision shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Monday through his social media account on X with a few photos of himself in a TCU jersey. UWGB extends Athletic…… MORE
The wind stays, the dry weather doesn’t
From Storm Team 5… The endless wind continues. This has been a very windy and gusty period as we transition out of winter and into spring — and we will find ourselves in a wind tunnel right through Tuesday. A weak cool front (wind shift line) will move through Monday evening bringing a line of…… MORE
78-year-old Wisconsin man arrested after authorities uncover numerous images and videos of child pornography on devices
FRANKSVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) – A 78-year-old Wisconsin man was taken into custody after authorities found several images and videos of child pornography on numerous electronic devices. According to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, during an ongoing investigation, officials labeled Thomas Firmani, 78, as a person of interest in possessing child pornography. Over 200 grams of…… MORE
