‘Smoke Eaters Slam’ fishing derby fundraiser Saturday for Little Suamico Fire Department
LITTLE SUAMICO (WLUK) -- A fishing derby and fundraiser event is gearing up on the waters of Green Bay. "Smoke Eaters Slam" raises money for the Little Suamico Fire Department. "Smoke Eaters Slam" raises money for the Little Suamico Fire Department. (WLUK) Even with snowy conditions on the frozen waters...
First Tri-County Community Health needs assessment report released
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A first of its kind program aims to improve community health in Winnebago, Outagamie and Calumet counties. The Tri-County Community Health Coalition recently completed its first-ever community health needs assessment. The data collected with the help of four health systems and 5 public health...
At Wisconsin Humane Society, Valentine’s Day love has four legs
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Valentine’s Day is typically associated with flowers, chocolates and heartfelt cards. But at the Wisconsin Humane Society, love looks a little different. It has four legs and a wagging tail. While families may be excited to share photos of a new puppy or kitten received as a holiday gift,...
Appleton stroke survivor shares her story on National Wear Red Day
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- An Appleton woman is sharing her story of surviving a stroke, in hopes of helping others. Seventy-year-old Cindy Babiarz appeared on Good Day Wisconsin on National Wear Red Day. Cindy says she went through quite the journey. It began when she started feeling a lot of pressure and heaviness in her...
Two arrested in Rosendale after fleeing earlier traffic stop, hitting Brown County Sheriff’s Office...
ROSENDALE, Wis. (WFRV) – A suspect who fled a pursuit with Brown County deputies, striking one of their vehicles in the process, was arrested Wednesday evening in Fond du Lac County. According to a release, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office notified Fond du Lac deputies of an attempt to...
Green Bay airport receives $4 million federal grant for taxiway upgrades, airfield rehab
ASHWAUBENON (WLUK) -- A federal grant is helping boost safety and eliminate delays at Green Bay's airport. Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) received a $4 million federal grant to support critical taxiway upgrades and other airfield rehabilitation projects that enhance safety, efficiency and...
WATCH: Mass of Christian Burial for former Green Bay Catholic Bishop Robert J. Banks
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Local 5 livestreamed the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral for former Bishop Robert J. Banks. Bishop Robert J. Banks died at the age of 97 on Sunday, January 25. Bishop Banks was among the country’s oldest Bishops at the time of his death. He was a […]
‘Bring on the brats’: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers open submissions for 2026 Food Fight
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) – There are not many more things that are synonymous with Wisconsin than the bratwurst, and this year’s Timber Rattlers Food Fight is giving the Wisconsin staple a spotlight. The annual Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Food Fight is officially back for 2026, and this year’s ‘leadoff hitter’ for...
Local Friends of State Parks Getting Knowles-Nelson Funding
Some nonprofit organizations in eastern Wisconsin have earned grant funding from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. They included the Friends of Point Beach State Forest in Two Rivers, which is getting funding for a second-phase update to a playground. The Friends of High Cliff State Park in Calumet...
Hamilton crew members share their experience in the pit orchestra with Appleton students
APPLETON (WLUK) -- Hamilton is on tour at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton right now, and before Thursday's performance some high school students got a unique opportunity to learn from members of the pit orchestra. For three hours straight, each night of the year-long tour, including two...

















