Nuclear power could return to Kewaunee County. Some locals have reservations.
On a soupy September morning in northeast Wisconsin, a blue semi-truck arrives at Tisch Mills Farm Center in the tiny town of Carlton. Under the hopper of a massive grain bin, roughly 50,000 pounds of ground corn slide down a chute and into the truck’s open back. Within minutes, the driver pulls back onto the road to...
DPHS water fountains ranked from worst to first
What’s the best water fountain in De Pere High School? Random, right?. I decided to walk around the whole school to try the best — and worst — water fountains to give my rankings of the best fountain. In last place, I put the boys’ locker room,...
COLUMN: Discovering a forgotten Louisiana legend in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — I had my Ray Kinsella moment. There I stood in a place many consider sacred ground, and yes, it was in the Midwest. It was here that I heard a voice. Unlike my fellow Ray, who heard, “If you build it, he will come,” like he did in “Field of Dreams,” I thought I was going a tad crazy, or at...
Appleton Police Department: Woman breaks probation, arrested for theft at local gas station
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – One woman in Appleton is now in custody for recently breaking her probation after allegedly stealing several food items from a local gas station. According to a release from the Appleton Police Department, during the time span from September 24 through October 1, officers responded to a gas...
Appleton school district seeks community input on $13 million budget deficit
With a $13 million deficit, the Appleton school district considers referendum options from $11 million to $15 million per year, or making cuts to music programs, 4K, and staff without voter approval.
NEW Community Shelter Turns to Goats to Clear Future Housing Site
The NEW Community Shelter is one step closer to expanding its reach with a new residential property, and CEO Terri Refsguard is making sure nothing – not even an overgrown lot – stands in the way. After recently clearing houses from the site across the street from the...
Appleton approves truancy fines for high school students
Appleton Common Council voted 9-6 to approve a truancy ordinance allowing $250 fines for high school students who miss most of the school year.
Famed NASA astronaut now unable to attend Green Bay event due to government shutdown
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A renowned NASA astronaut is no longer able to attend a special event Friday in Green Bay due to the ongoing government shutdown. Sunita "Suni" Williams was scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the Women’s Inspiration Dinner, hosted by Emplify Health by Bellin as part of their Bellin Women’s...
Neenah store set to close after building lease is suddenly terminated
Hugo Ramirez is choosing to close his ice cream and snack business, "Allchillakill," as Krueger's Hardware is selling the property. Ramirez had been leasing the building from the owners of Krueger's.
UPDATE: Appleton police say missing 11-year-old found safe
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025, 4:20 P.M. APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities say 11-year-old Jesse Lor, who had been reported missing in Appleton, has been found safe. Police announced the update Tuesday after previously asking for the public’s help in locating Lor, who was last seen in the 1500 block of West Taylor...
