CLASSIC HITS NEWS
Queen of Pop Returns: Madonna to Open the 2026 VMAs and Leads Nominations
Madonna is returning to the MTV Video Music Awards stage for the first time in more than two decades. Organizers announced that she will open the 2026...
Sep 18, 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
Bob Mackie's Dazzling Designs Defined Generations of Music Stars
Bob Mackie spent more than five decades turning stage costumes into unforgettable pieces of pop culture. Following the designer's death on September 1...
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
Another Billion: The Black Eyed Peas Hit Major YouTube Milestone With "Pump It"
The Black Eyed Peas have reached another major streaming milestone as the music video for Pump It has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube. The achiev...
Sep 13, 2026
From Rio to Future Past: Duran Duran Celebrates Career with UK Stamps
Duran Duran's music career is getting a new tribute in Britain with a collection of postage stamps celebrating more than four decades of the band's wo...
Sep 12, 2026
Looking Back at U2's Historic Run on the Billboard Hot 100
U2 built one of rock music's most recognizable catalogs, and their history on the U.S. singles chart reflects that staying power. Billboard's Hot 100 ...
Sep 12, 2026
Dolly Parton Joins Bluegrass Tribute With Bound to Ride
Dolly Parton is featured on a new recording of Bound to Ride, a song closely associated with bluegrass legends the Stanley Brothers. The release annou...
Sep 11, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
HIGHLIGHTS: Rainy week 5 under high school lights
(WFRV) - After being treated to great weather throughout the opening weeks of the high school football season, Mother Nature made her presence felt Friday night, with steady rain creating challenging conditions under the lights. Despite the weather, te...
Tom Drill, aka 'Mr. Manitowoc', passes away
(WFRV) - An icon in Manitowoc has reportedly died as Tom Drill, otherwise known as 'Mr. Manitowoc' passed away. Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels posted on his Facebook that Tom Drill, otherwise known as 'Mr. Manitowoc' passed away. Nickels described Dril...
Professional Bull Rider Marcus Mast talks about his career as event comes to Resch Center
(WFRV) - Stacy Engebretson was joined by Marcus Mast who is a professional bull rider ahead of the event at the Resch Center. Mast talked about how he got into bull riding. He described his career as 'blessed' and has won multiple titles. He also talke...
Wisconsin woman charged with child abuse after 'extensive' investigation
(WFRV) - Authorities in southern Wisconsin released information about a child abuse arrest following an extensive investigation. According to the Shorewood Hills Police Department, back on August 28 around 2:15 a.m. officers were sent to a residence fo...
From Guatemala to Green Bay: Mi Favorita owner opens second supermarket location
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A Green Bay business owner who came to Wisconsin from Guatemala more than two decades ago is expanding her business with a second Mi Favorita Supermarket location. Owner Nora Grajeda joined city leaders and community members Fr...
Police department in Wisconsin warns students about pranks, after complaints of diesel fuel
(WFRV) - Authorities in southern Wisconsin issued a warning to students who are thinking about doing some pranks. The Muskego Police Department posted on its Facebook page, reminding students that any 'pranks' the results in property damage will be inv...
Suspect arrested on homicide charge 31 years after James Ruland's Fond du Lac County disappearance
(WFRV) - 31 years after James Ruland's disappearance, the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a suspect on a homicide charge. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, on September 18, detectives arrested a suspect t...
Retired Wisconsin police officer with over 1,000 OWI arrests passes away
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Officers with a police department in Wisconsin are mourning the loss of a retired officer who had more than 1,000 OWI arrests throughout his years of service. In a heartfelt post on social media by the Middleton Police Departme...
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