Vaughn family, Gerczak lace up for new scholarship
What started as a way to get free sports cleats and shoes to kids in need is becoming much more, especially for one Kewaunee family. Announced earlier this month, Play 4 Owen, 23’s Cleats 4 Kidz and local artist Zane Statz are collaborating on a new scholarship and award called Laces 4 Life. The initiative will...
WE THE PEOPLE: Santa’s helper, Santa Mac helps bring joy to people of all...
FOX VALLEY, Wis. (WBAY) - Residents at dozens of assisted living facilities in the Fox Valley are getting some help getting into the holiday spirit thanks to Santa’s helper and his efforts to bring joy to people of all ages this Christmas. “One of the ways we do that...
Green Bay, WI Weather Alert Today: Freezing Rain Creates Icy Roads Tonight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wisconsin wakes to calm air and dry pavement, but a slick change is coming fast across the Green Bay area. Clouds thicken through the day as temperatures hover near 30 degrees, setting the stage for...
Quiet weather for Santa tonight, no weather concerns for Christmas Day
The Latest from Storm Team 5… Good evening! From all of us at Storm Team 5, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and thank you for trusting us! Tonight, areas of drizzle combined with refreezing of untreated surfaces may cause a few slippery spots to develop. Besides that, we are […]
Luxemburg-Casco students, area businesses benefit from school’s YA program
For decades, the best option for graduating high school students was deemed to be a four-year college degree. Taking that post-secondary pathway was seen as the most direct route to higher earnings and career success. But clearly that thinking is changing, largely driven by student and parent desires. Recent college...
Downtown Appleton restaurants hosting free Christmas meals to serve those in need
APPLETON (WLUK) -- Multiple downtown Appleton restaurants will host free meals on Christmas to serve those in need. The Cozzy Corner will host its second Christmas outreach meal, and five Appleton breweries will combine to host their first Christmas outreach meal, located at Appleton Beer Factory. WLUK. The Cozzy...
First Alert Weather Day tomorrow for icy conditions
Friday is now a First Alert Weather Day. A winter system is on its way bringing us a mix of wintry precipitation. Temperatures will be warm enough for the majority of us to see rain. However, north and west of the Fox Valley will see freezing rain. This system will arrive late Thursday night, lasting overnight. Up to...
Last call at the Salvation Army’s Red Kettles, but online campaign continues
Wednesday was the last day to donate to the Salvation Army’s Christmas campaign at one of its red kettles.
Sustainably Speaking: Proper disposal of holiday wrapping paper
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – After the gifts are unwrapped and the celebrations wind down, many homes are left with piles upon piles of wrapping paper, boxes and ribbons. It may seem beneficial to toss all those materials into a recycling bin; however, that’s not the best option. Experts say not all holiday wrapping...
Local 5 staffers pick their favorite Christmas movies and songs!
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – From all of us at WFRV Local 5 News, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and all of your loved ones! To celebrate the Christmas spirit, Local 5 Digital Content Producer Adam Rosen compiled a list of staff members’ favorite Christmas movies and songs, from the people you see […]

















