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"Danceteria" Gives Madonna Her 10th No. 1 on the Dance Airplay Chart
Madonna has added another chart milestone to her career as Danceteria climbs to No. 1 on the Dance Airplay chart dated October 3, 2026. Billboard anno...
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Pete Byrne, Voice of 1980s Synth-Pop Duo Naked Eyes, Passes Away
Pete Byrne, the singer and songwriter best known as one half of the British synth-pop duo Naked Eyes, has died at age 74. His family announced that By...
Sep 25, 2026
George Michael Tribute Set for 2026 MTV VMAs
George Michael will be honored with a special tribute performance at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, bringing together RAYE, Sombr and Teddy Swims fo...
Sep 24, 2026
John Farnham Celebrated by Celine Dion, Chris Martin and Keith Urban
John Farnham's music took center stage in Melbourne as a large group of artists gathered to celebrate the Australian singer's career and influence. Th...
Sep 22, 2026
Céline Dion Sings and Dances Barefoot With Fans in Paris
Cline Dion turned a quiet moment outside a Paris hotel into an unexpected celebration with fans following a recent performance in the city. After the ...
Sep 21, 2026
Madonna Leads 2026 MTV VMA Nominations With 11 Nods
Madonna is heading into the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with 11 nominations, the biggest total of her career at the annual ceremony. The nominations w...
Sep 20, 2026
New Order's Gillian Gilbert Reveals Cancer Diagnosis and Ongoing Treatment
New Order keyboardist Gillian Gilbert has shared that she is undergoing treatment for cancer, clarifying recent confusion surrounding the health of he...
Sep 17, 2026
ICEHOUSE Bringing 'Man of Colours' 40th Anniversary Tour Across Australia in 2027
ICEHOUSE will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its landmark album Man of Colours with a major Australian tour in 2027. The band confirmed the anniver...
Sep 15, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Public, private schools split top 10 in new Wisconsin college rankings: Study
(WFRV) - Higher education options across Wisconsin are showcasing strong academic standards, according to a newly published ranking of the state's top four-year colleges and universities. Stacker compiled a list evaluating institutions statewide using ...
XCEPTIONAL ATHLETE: Freedom's Mason Calmes
FREEDOM Wis, (WFRV) - This week Local 5 Sports highlights our exceptional athlete who hails from Freedom High School, an offensive lineman, wrestler, and sport truck racer. Mason Calmes proves that football is more than just passing and rushing, bringi...
Fond du Lac County man sentenced to 30 days in jail for November 2020 election fraud
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - A Fond du Lac County man was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after pleading no contest to illegal voting, District Attorney Eric Toney announced. 43-year-old Anthony Van Egtern of Malone was found guilty of el...
Menasha High School students, staff host homecoming clothing drive for classmates affected by tornado
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) - Following the devastating tornado that struck Menasha in July, finding the perfect outfit for homecoming may not have been at the top of the community's list of priorities, but thanks to local generosity, it didn't have to. Commu...
Mohnen's Darboy Family Restaurant in Appleton sold after 33 years in business
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - After 33 years in business, the long-time owners of Mohnen's Darboy Family Restaurant have announced the sale of their beloved community eatery. In a heartfelt social media post, the Mohnen family revealed that ownership officia...
'100% to 99% chance' El Niño lasts 6 months: What does that mean for Wisconsin?
El Niño is here, growing stronger by the day, and getting ready for a long stay. Climate models indicate the phenomenon is nearly certain to last not just through this fall and winter, but also into spring of 2027.
HSSPX: Freedom takes down Little Chute to stay unbeaten
(WFRV) - In this week's episode of High School Sports Xtra, we featured our Game of the Week between Little Chute and Freedom. We also put the spotlight on our Xceptional Athlete from Freedom, Mason Calmes, and recapped matchups from week 6 of the high...
Wisconsin Badgers football upset No. 13 Penn State 24-20, first road victory in nearly two years
STATE COLLEGE, Penn. (WFRV) - It's been almost two years but the UW-Madison Badger football team finally won a game on the road. The Badgers defeated the #13 ranked team Penn State (#4 in the Big Ten conference) 24-20 on Saturday, overcoming a 17-point...
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