F.J. Thrun: The saloon keepers’ secret
The year 1893 started out with much mystery still surrounding the case. The insurance companies, at first, refused to pay out the insurance money to the family, insisting that F.J. Thrun was still alive. “For some weeks, the charred remains found in the ruins of the (Romeo) house have been...
Cold for Packers-Bears, then two Weathermakers this week
Following a light snowfall overnight, temperatures take a tumble today and won't leave the teens this afternoon. That means it'll be very cold for the Packers-Bears matchup at Lambeau field today. Expect a kickoff temperature around 17 degrees, with a wind chill pushing the feels-like temperature closer to 10....
U.P. Foster Closet of Menominee empowers kids and supports caregivers
MENOMINEE COUNTY – Since opening its doors in August 2020, the U.P. Foster Closet of Menominee had become a vital resource for families caring for non-biological children. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers and fueled solely by donations and community support, the nonprofit provides new...
Sunny and cold at the frozen tundra today
The Latest from Storm Team 5… Good morning! We had snow showers along with freezing mist and drizzle overnight, so roads especially for HWY 29 and points south became slippery and snow covered overnight. Watch for slippery spots out the door this morning! Otherwise, today is going to be a mostly sunny day, but cold […]
Executive director of Old Glory Honor Flight recovering following surgery to remove brain tumor
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Northeast Wisconsin is sending well-wishes to an important member of the Old Glory Honor Flight team. Executive director Diane Macdonald is recovering from surgery to remove a brain tumor called a meningioma, which was discovered following a scheduled hip replacement. The organization...
Newsmaker Sunday: Fox Cities, Green Bay Salvation Army
(WFRV) – On this week’s Newsmaker Sunday, Tom Zalaski is joined by Fox Cities Salvation Army Administrator Shannon Thies and Major Catherine Fitzgerald of the Green Bay Salvation Army to talk about their 2025 goals and the Salvation Army’s impact on the community. The Red Kettles and the ringing bells are all...
Little Chute community packs 155,000 meals to fight global hunger during holiday
Little Chute volunteers packed 155,000 meals for hungry children worldwide through Feed My Starving Children's annual MobilePack event at St. Johns.
UDPATE: I-41 northbound cleared following crash
SUNDAY, 12/7/25 3:25 p.m. (WFRV) – I-41 northbound just south of Green Bay is back open following a crash that was affecting traffic for over an hour. There was no information on the cause of the crash. The incident happened around 1:45 p.m. and was cleared around 2:45 p.m. ORIGINAL: Crash affecting traffic on I-41 […]
10+ ejected and one arrested following Green Bay’s rivalry game against Chicago
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – During the Packers and Bears game, Green Bay Police reported 30 calls for service, resulting in 12 ejections and 1 arrest. According to the Green Bay Police Department, there were 30 calls for service during the Packers and Bears game. 12 people were ejected and one was arrested. There was […]
Walker Malo Spends His After-School Hours Learning to Fly
While most high schoolers spend their afternoons getting their homework done, going to practice, or hanging out with friends, Notre Dame Academy’s Walker Malo does things a little differently. Some of his days are spent on a runway, preparing to take a Cessna 172 into the air. Malo’s path...
