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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Kaukauna alum Ryan Bowers named head coach of boys varsity basketball team

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.
18-year-old Campbellsport man killed in Fond du Lac County motorcycle crash

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.
Fourth person dies after Wisconsin apartment shooting

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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.
Oshkosh man sentenced to six years in prison for fatal stabbing

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.
Greenleaf man sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for stalking, other charges

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.
Fire damages detached garage in Manitowoc; no injuries reported

4 days ago | wearegreenbay.com | Indiana Schilz

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – Firefighters in Manitowoc responded to a detached garage fire Monday afternoon after a witness reported the structure was engulfed in flames. According to the Manitowoc Fire Department, the call came in shortly before 4:30 p.m. for a reported structure fire in the 500 block of North 6th Street. Crews arrived to find smoke and flames showing from the garage.
I-41/County J ramp in Kaukauna closed for summer as construction begins

4 days ago | wearegreenbay.com | Indiana Schilz

KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) – Construction is officially underway on the I-41/County J interchange ramp in Kaukauna, and the ramp is expected to remain closed for most of the summer. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), the work began Monday as part of the larger I-41 expansion project, which aims to reconstruct and widen 23 miles of I-41 from four lanes to six between State Highway 96 in Appleton and County F in De Pere.
Police in Wisconsin donate bike to boy after his was stolen

4 days ago | wearegreenbay.com | Indiana Schilz

RACINE, Wis. (WFRV) – Often, police work goes unnoticed in the community, but one Wisconsin department worked together to turn a recent theft into an opportunity for kindness. According to a social media post from the Racine Police Department, a young man had his BMX bike stolen from a Walgreens over the weekend. His mother told officers the bike was his only means of transportation to summer school. Because of her disability, she is unable to drive him.
STAT Blood Drive in Appleton supports both hospitals and veterans

4 days ago | wearegreenbay.com | Ellie Davis

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Community Blood Center hosted its 36th annual STAT (Summer Tour for All Types) Blood Drive on Tuesday at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton. The event aimed to boost blood donations ahead of the summer months, when demand at hospitals remains high. “We are trying to build a blood supply as we go into summer. The need for blood is constant—every two seconds in the U.S., someone needs a blood transfusion.
Wisconsin man crashes, flees after unsafe lane changes; arrested with drugs and cash

4 days ago | wearegreenbay.com | Indiana Schilz

VERONA, Wis. (WFRV) – A Wisconsin man was taken into custody Friday night after fleeing from police during a traffic stop for unsafe lane changes. According to the Verona Police Department, around 8:15 p.m. on June 20, an officer attempted to stop a vehicle on U.S. Highway 18/151 near exit 76 after observing multiple unsafe lane changes. The vehicle initially paused, then accelerated rapidly up the off-ramp. At the top of the ramp, the driver lost control and crashed into a tree.