Community Update: Green Bay Police Chief talks DFR and the department’s hiring process
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Green Bay Police Chief Chris Davis stopped by the Local 5 Studio Thursday morning to discuss the Drone as First Responder program, as well as the police department’s hiring process. According to Chief Davis, the Drone as First Responder program is planned to be launched later this year,...
Flood Watch: Steady rain this evening with snow late up north
The Latest from Storm Team 5… We have another system on the way that will impact the area for about a 12 to 15 hour chunk of time, beginning this evening and lasting through the morning of Friday. Rain will be the precipitation type to start and as we head into the evening and it […]
Brown County residents to see higher water bills as sewer rates rise by 6.6%
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Heads up, Brown County residents: The next time you get your water bill, you may notice it's a little more expensive than usual. Starting this month, sewer and storm water rates are going up for those living in Brown County. Jan. 1 marked the start of...
Wisconsin Winter Weather Advisory: 2–4″ Snow Overnight 9 PM–6 AM Friday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Green Bay, Wisconsin – A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of northern Wisconsin, with snow expected to create slippery travel conditions overnight into early Friday. According to the...
Brown County considers changes at Neville Public Museum
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Brown County officials are discussing potentially making changes to the Neville Public Museum in order to increase attendance. The plan would have the museum look into more interactive exhibits for children. Those who put forth the plan say they think it will help the museum make more money.
Outagamie County man charged in child neglect case set for arraignment
ONEIDA, Wis. (WFRV) – One of the four adults charged with five counts of child neglect stemming from allegations that they left a 14-year-old near death is set for his arraignment. Court records show that 47-year-old Walter Goodman waived his rights to a preliminary hearing while he was in custody on January 5. The...
UPDATE: Three taken to hospital after house fire on Royal Boulevard in Green Bay
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026, 11:26 A.M. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — Three people were taken to a hospital Thursday morning following a structure fire in the 1100 block of Royal Boulevard in Green Bay. The Green Bay Metro Fire Department said crews were dispatched to the home after initial reports indicated a possible...
Greenleaf residents raise concerns over potential land sale, rumored data center
GREENLEAF, Wis. (WFRV) – In the rural town of Greenleaf, unexpected calls have residents asking questions about what could be coming to their community. Local 5 spoke with William Vandervoort, who said he was approached to sell five acres of land. Vandervoort said the property he lives on has been in his family since...
9 Green Bay Restaurants You May Not Know About
Green Bay’s food scene seems to be growing by the minute with new restaurants opening all the time (definitely NOT complaining). But with so many options, some places simply don’t get the love and attention they should. So we thought we’d put together a list of restaurants in Green Bay that you may not know about,...
Hospital installs ‘kitten scanner’ to ease children’s medical scan anxiety
HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital in Green Bay is making medical scans less scary for kids with the installation of a “kitten scanner.”
