Interstate 41 to see closed exit, mainline, interchange work in 2026
Crews in 2026 will start on improvements to two major interchanges along Interstate 41 in Appleton as work continues to expand the interstate to six lanes between Grand Chute and De Pere. Work will also continue on the interstate itself, and several under and overpasses in the area will experience closures, according...
Kimberly Man Arrested on 4th OWI in Appleton
A Kimberly man is facing his 4th OWI. A trooper from the Wisconsin State Patrol saw a driver in a vehicle turn their headlights off on Newberry Street in the City of Appleton last Saturday, just after 5:00 p.m. A traffic stop was made, and the trooper found 57-year-old Stephen...
Gnome Games brings classic games, creative play, and café favorites together
(WFRV)- If you are looking for another way to get the kids out of the house, this adventure offers fun and food all in one place. In this segment, Head Gnome Pat Fuge from Gnome Games discusses some of the top-selling items and games. Pat shares that one of the most popular items is Woobles, which are characters you...
Village in Wisconsin temporarily loses power after vehicle strikes pole
OZAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials in Wisconsin say a driver’s crash into a pole caused ‘many’ people in the surrounding area to lose power. The Ozaukee Central Fire Department reported that crews were dispatched to South Main and West Church Streets for a vehicle striking a pole on Tuesday. Officials say the driver...
Christmas Night ‘Grinch’ Caught on Camera in Appleton, Police Say
While many families in Appleton, Wisconsin, were settling in after Christmas celebrations, police say a suspected thief was making the rounds in a residential neighborhood. The Appleton Police Department shared surveillance footage this week in hopes of identifying an individual believed to be connected to a series...
Appleton Police Department shares the importance of turn signals
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The blinking lights on a vehicle may just be thought of as just a courtesy to other drivers, but officials in Appleton say they also serve an important purpose. In a recent post shared on social media by the Appleton Police Department, officials say that while some people treat their vehicles’...
Hit-and-run suspect asks for change in bond; victim continues to recover
Victor Langemak is charged with hitting 18-year-old Kaylee Jackson while she was crossing the street.
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign meets donation goal; Christmas fundraiser still short
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- There are still a few days left to donate to the Salvation Army's Christmas fundraising campaign. Officials say a major piece of that initiative, the Red Kettle Campaign -- which ran from Nov. 12 through Dec. 24 -- was a success. "We did meet our Red...
Winter storm on its way to Fox Valley
GREEN BAY — A potent winter storm is on track to effect northeast Wisconsin this afternoon through Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Green Bay. The storm has the potential for significant snowfall and hazardous travel. Light rain begins to transition to snow across the Fox...
Green Bay announces New Year’s garbage and recycling schedule
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The City of Green Bay is reminding residents of changes to garbage and recycling collection around the New Year holiday. According to the city’s Public Works Department, garbage and recycling will be collected as usual on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2025. However, New Year’s Day...

















