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Motown Songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs Dies at 87
Janie Bradford Hobbs, the songwriter who helped shape some of Motown's earliest music, has died at 87. Her family announced that she died on August 21...
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Céline Dion Health Update: Singer Remains Dedicated to Recovery and Live Music
Cline Dion says she remains focused on her health and her return to performing while continuing treatment for stiff-person syndrome. In a recent inter...
Aug 21, 2026
Phil Collins Shares Rare Health Update, Reflecting on Sobriety and Ongoing Recovery
Phil Collins has opened up about his recovery from alcohol addiction, saying he has now been sober for three years. During a recent interview, the for...
Aug 18, 2026
Bryan Adams Brings Out Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo for Rare Onstage Jam at L.A. Stop
Bryan Adams added an unexpected collaboration to his Detroit concert on August 15, inviting Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo to join him for a performance...
Aug 18, 2026
New Billy Joel Documentary Short to Premiere Featuring Unheard 1971 Radio Audio
A newly announced documentary is giving fans a rare look at Billy Joel before he became one of New York's most recognizable performers. The 20-minute ...
Aug 15, 2026
Fatboy Slim Marks 30 Years of Better Living Through Chemistry With Anniversary Reissue
Fatboy Slim is celebrating three decades of Better Living Through Chemistry with a 30th anniversary reissue of his debut album. In an anniversary anno...
Aug 14, 2026
The Sound of 'Ray of Light': How William Orbit Shaped a Defining Era for Madonna
Madonna has paid tribute to producer William Orbit, remembering the musician who helped shape one of the most distinctive chapters of her career. In a...
Aug 09, 2026
Madonna and Kylie Minogue Release First Official Studio Collaboration
Madonna and Kylie Minogue have officially teamed up for their first recorded collaboration with the release of Love Sensation (Afterhours Mix). The tr...
Aug 08, 2026
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Merrill drug-trafficking lair busted during search for murder suspect
MERILL, Wis. (WFRV) -- A drug-trafficking lair was busted with multiple arrests in Merrill this past week, according to a social media post. On August 19, Merrill Police executed a search warrant for a man with an outstanding arrest warrant, which led ...
Teen summer employment in 2026 far below past levels: Pew
About 36% of teens have held a paying job this summer - down from over 50% as recently as 2000, according to Pew.
David Crowley makes campaign stop in Menasha
MENASHA, WIS. (WFRV) - Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley got a tour of the Multicultural Coalition Inc. in Menasha, seeing what they do nd how they are assisting those impacted by the EF-3 Tornado in July. It's a growing need that he hopes to so...
Wisconsin police rescue owl with injured wing
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Oshkosh Police Department harnessed the talents usually seen from animal whisperers today, according to a social media post. An owl in need of rescuing was saved by one of the Department's community service officers. The owl...
Our Weather and the Great Journey: Why Wisconsin Birds Migrate
(WFRV) - Summer is slowly beginning to fade, which means millions of birds across North America are preparing for one of nature's most remarkable journeys. From warblers to waterfowl, Wisconsin birds travel hundreds or even thousands of miles each year...
WisDOT offers Wisconsinites reminder on how to zipper merge
(WFRV) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) felt the need to clear up beliefs regarding the dreaded zipper merge. "The truth is this -- using all lanes until the merge point, and then zipper merging, will help us all get where we're g...
Shelley Fabares, 'Johnny Angel' singer and actor in 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'Coach,' dies at 82
Fabares began acting as a child, first on "The Loretta Young Show" before "The Donna Reed Show."
Another Sunny Day Ahead of Mid-Week Rain
The latest from Storm Team 5... The new work week has begun and it started off with some sunshine. Mondays highs reached to the upper 70s and we see a bit of cloud cover continue to increase throughout the evening. Tuesday will welcome more scattered s...
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