WFRV-TV (Green Bay, WI)

WFRV-TV (Green Bay, WI)

In the early 1950s, a group of business leaders in Green Bay came together to establish the Valley Telecasting Company. After receiving approval from the Federal Communications Commission, WNAM-TV began broadcasting on April 25, 1955, in Neenah, initially with test patterns. Soon after, the station changed its call letters to WFRV, which stands for Fox River Valley, and relocated its license to Green Bay. With a powerful signal of 100,000 watts, Channel 5 launched its programming at 6:45 PM on June 1, becoming an affiliate of both the ABC and Dumont Networks. The inaugural evening featured a special dedication program, followed by a full schedule of network shows. Viewers from as far south as Beaver Dam, north to Marquette, Michigan, and as far west as Wisconsin Rapids to Port Washington along Lake Michigan could easily tune in to Channel 5. In no time, WFRV-TV5 became a vital part of the local community.

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#112963

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#23529

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  • 3 days ago | wearegreenbay.com | Indiana Schilz

    KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) – Kaukauna High School has announced the promotion of Ryan Bowers to head coach of the boys varsity basketball team. A 2001 Kaukauna graduate, Bowers brings more than 18 years of coaching experience and a long-standing passion for the Ghosts basketball program and community. Bowers has served in various roles within the program over the years, most recently as a varsity assistant coach.

  • 3 days ago | wearegreenbay.com | Indiana Schilz

    AUBURN, Wis. (WFRV) – An 18-year-old Fond du Lac County man is dead after a serious motorcycle crash Tuesday afternoon. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received multiple calls reporting a crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck at the intersection of County Highway V and Auburn-Ashford Drive in the town of Auburn.

  • 3 days ago | wearegreenbay.com | StormSolymallshop NowUndo |StormSolymallshop Now |Indiana Schilz

    JANESVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) – A fourth person has died following the deadly shooting at a Wisconsin apartment complex earlier this month. According to an update from the Janesville Police Department, the individual who suffered life-threatening injuries in the June 17 shooting at the Aspen Square Apartments in Janesville died Monday morning at a medical facility. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends affected by the tragic incident,” the department said.

  • 3 days ago | wearegreenbay.com | Indiana Schilz

    OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – A 24-year-old Oshkosh man was sentenced Monday to six years in prison for a 2024 stabbing that left a 20-year-old man dead. Court records show Sybastian Crossman pleaded no contest in April to a charge of homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon or explosive. He was sentenced to six years in prison, followed by five years of extended supervision. The charge stems from an incident on Saturday, Aug.

  • 3 days ago | wearegreenbay.com | Indiana Schilz

    (WFRV) – A 46-year-old Greenleaf man was sentenced Monday to more than 17 years in prison for multiple charges, including stalking a victim under the age of 18. Court records show Craig Pagel was found guilty on 12 of his 31 charges. The remaining charges were dismissed but read in during sentencing, following his no contest plea in late April. Pagel received consecutive prison terms totaling 17.5 years, along with 21 years of extended supervision.