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Barry Manilow Cancels Two Las Vegas Shows After Technical and Vocal Problems
Barry Manilow canceled two performances from his Las Vegas residency after an earlier show was cut short because of technical difficulties. A statemen...
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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...
Aug 24, 2026
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
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Northeast Wisconsin mourns the loss of Dolly Parton, recalls her connections to the area
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose unmistakable voice, larger-than-life style and generosity touched generations, died Tuesday. In Northeast Wisconsin, news of her passing is bringing back memories of the times she perf...
Green Bay Salvation Army hosts annual One Stop School Shop
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Green Bay Salvation Army gave local students a helping hand on August 25 as students get ready to return to school. The organization held its annual One Stop School Shop, helping about 3,000 Brown County students get the s...
Neenah police and ThedaCare share safety tips for back-to-school season
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) -- As students and teachers prepare to head back to the classroom, officials from ThedaCare and the Neenah Police are sharing tips and tricks for a safe and healthy start to the school year. Those tips include getting vaccinated, ge...
When and where to watch this Thursday's lunar eclipse in Northeast Wisconsin
WISCONSIN (WFRV) -- A spectacle in the sky is set to soar over Wisconsinites this Thursday. Northeast Wisconsin will be part of the crowd able to witness this month's lunar eclipse. Local 5's Stacy Engebretson sat down with Barlow Planetarium Manager T...
Suspect arrested after walking out front door during burglary in Wisconsin
DEKORRA, Wis. (WFRV) -- Police in Columbia County were able to capture a thief after he walked right out the front door of the home he was stealing from. According to a social media post, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office received a call regarding a...
Hillsboro thieves steal Lovers Lane street sign just ten days after installation
HILLSBORO, Wis. (WFRV) -- Hillsboro police are begging the thieves of a road sign to return it so the government doesn't have to pay over $300 to replace it. "Someone used rope and a tow strap to pull down and remove a new street sign over the weekend,...
Lights out alert issued as peak bird migration arrives early in Wisconsin
Peak bird migration is arriving early across Wisconsin, and an overnight Lights Out Alert is being issued for Wednesday night, Aug. 26. Scientists are forecasting extremely high levels of bird migration across the state. About 80% of migrating birds tr...
Bus driver shortage affecting NE Wisconsin ahead of school starting
(WFRV) - As students across Northeast Wisconsin head back to school, bus companies are preparing for another year of getting thousands of children to and from the classroom safely. But for some transportation providers, one challenge remains finding en...
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