Sturgeon Bay Student Earns National Academic Honor after NWTC Journey
A Sturgeon Bay resident who began her academic journey in a high school equivalency program (HSED) is now earning national recognition for her achievements at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Jennifer Bacon, a student in NWTC’s cybersecurity associate degree program, has been named to the 2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team and will...
Costco rolls out ‘military’ parking lot change to fight ‘war zone’ chaos
COSTCO shoppers are facing a new parking lot crackdown after concrete barriers were rolled out to control chaotic traffic. The changes have sparked jokes that some stores now look more like fortified checkpoints than warehouse clubs. In Bellevue, Wisconsin, temporary concrete barriers are being placed near Costco at the intersection...
May Day rally draws protesters in Appleton calling for workers’ rights, policy change
May Day brought people into the streets, with rallies centered on workers’ rights and opposition to ICE and immigration enforcement on Friday.
Free health services offered this weekend in Appleton
Ascension Wisconsin will host its Medical Mission at Home event Saturday in Appleton, offering free health services for residents regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
‘Stuff a Squad’ event pits Wrightstown Police & Fire against each other for competitive...
WRIGHTSTOWN, Wis. (WFRV) – In a combined effort through local authorities and organizations, community members in Wrightstown held a food drive on Friday morning. American Legion and VFW members joined the Wrightstown Police and Fire Departments to host a Stuff A Squad food drive at Dicks Family Foods. While the goal was to help collect […]
Kaukauna Woman Arrested on 4th Drunk Driving Charge
A Kaukauna woman is facing her 4th OWI charge. Wisconsin State Patrol says a trooper pulled over 40-year-old Cassidy E. Bybee after observing a Chrysler sedan tailgating another vehicle on Interstate 41 south, near Jackson Street in Oshkosh. After passing the other vehicle, WSP says Bybee accelerated to speeds over...
Green Bay disables comments on city social media
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The City of Green Bay disabled comments and direct messaging on its social media pages Friday. Various city Facebook accounts shared the notice that social media pages, such as Facebook, will continue to share news, events and other information, but residents will no longer be able to comment on posts or send direct messages through the platforms.
How many homes are getting built in Appleton in 2026?
How many homes are getting built in Appleton in 2026?. Homebuilding plays a critical role in maintaining a steady housing supply and keeping prices at sustainable levels. As the U.S. population grows, more housing is needed to meet demand. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged well behind what is needed, which is one of the main reasons home prices are so high today...
Legendary rock band Blue Öyster Cult to headline Kimberly’s Paperfest, full lineup released
KIMBERLY, Wis. (WFRV) – (Don’t fear), the full lineup for Paperfest 2026 is here! On Friday, event officials announced that legendary rock band Blue Öyster Cult will be headlining the free 4-day music festival. Blue Öyster Cult will headline the 38th Annual Paperfest on Saturday, July 18, to play hit songs like “(Don’t Fear) The […]
Wisconsin Recycling Center Posts a 17.3 MPH Speed Limit Sign and the Reason Actually...
The Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste facility in Wisconsin has a speed limit sign of 17.3 miles per hour to improve driver attention and safety. If you pulled into the Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste facility in Wisconsin and noticed the speed limit sign, you would probably slow down, squint, and wonder if someone just never learned how rounding works. The posted...
