ALTERNATIVE ROCK NEWS
Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and More Will Perform at Obama Presidential Center Opening Celebration
A major lineup of musicians will take the stage as part of the opening celebration for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Organizers have annou...
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Lisa Loeb Joins Lineup for 2026 Women's Rock Camp in Los Angeles
A new addition has been announced for the 2026 Women's Rock Camp & Fantasy Songwriter Camp, with singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb set to take part in t...
Jun 17, 2026
Rod Stewart Faces Criticism After Concert Cancellation
Rod Stewart is facing criticism after canceling a scheduled concert in California and later appearing at a World Cup match in Boston. The singer's tea...
Jun 16, 2026
Wishy Set October Release for New Album Nature's Pill, Share Lovesick as First Preview
Wishy have announced their second studio album, Nature's Pill, with the project set for release on October 2. The band revealed the news alongside the...
Jun 16, 2026
Musician Oliver Tree Dies in Helicopter Crash in Brazil at 32
Oliver Tree, the American singer and internet personality known for "Life Goes On" and "Miss You," has died at 32 after a helicopter crash in Rio de J...
Jun 16, 2026
Alice Cooper Thanks Fan Who Returned His Lost Credit Card
Alice Cooper had a small real-life surprise in Arizona after a man found his lost credit card and made sure it got back to him. The card was discovere...
Jun 15, 2026
A 'Fool's' Tune: How an Elton John Introduction Sparked Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt's 'Rooster' Theme Song
Michael Stipe has returned with new music for Rooster, HBO's new comedy series starring Steve Carell as Greg Russo. The song, I Played the Fool, was c...
Jun 15, 2026
The Tullamarines Put Their Spin on Fleetwood Mac Classic During Like A Version Appearance
Australian group The Tullamarines stepped into the spotlight with a performance of Fleetwood Mac's enduring hit The Chain during a recent appearance o...
Jun 14, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Local company pays for service dog for marine veteran
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - There was a big surprise this afternoon for one of our country's heroes. "To have a service dog everyday to live my life with a companion, I think it's going to be life changing," U.S. marine veteran Kyle Hoff said. Through its ...
Joannes Park opens fourth food Fridge
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- Lombardi Neighborhood Association opened the fourth fridge throughout Green Bay, in an effort to help reduce food insecurity and food waste. The fridge is always open to anyone in need, with no questions or limitations. "The f...
Waterfest 2026 to kick off in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) -- The region's longest-running outdoor concert series returns to Oshkosh for another season. Waterfest 2026 begins on June 18 at the Leech Amphitheater on the Fox River. Local 5's Satacy Engebretson had Mike Dempsey, a Waterfest O...
Ashwaubenon bandshell stage holds ribbon cutting ceremony
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WFRV) -- It's a new chapter for Ashwaubenon's Klipstine Park, as officials held a ribbon-cutting for the park's new bandshell on June 17. The bandshell will host the "Concert in the Park" series and other summer events. "We're excite...
Wisconsin football tours Lambeau Field ahead of week 1 matchup
(WFRV) - On Wednesday afternoon, the Wisconsin football program made the trip north to Green Bay for a tour of Lambeau Field ahead of its season opener against Notre Dame under the lights at 1265 Lombardi Avenue. The Badgers were scheduled to host a fr...
Wisconsin DOJ probes fatal shooting by Oneida County officer
ONEIDA COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Wisconsin DOJ is investigating an officer-involved death that occurred on the morning of June 17 in the town of Lake Tomahawk. According to a press release, around 10:30 a.m., two Oneida officers arrived at Lumen Lake ...
Kaukauna dominates in state semifinal, advances to title game
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Despite weather concerns moving Kaukauna's division one state semifinal game from Fox Cities Stadium to Appleton North High School, the Ghosts didn't skip a beat in a 7-1 win over Nicolet. Senior pitcher Bron Schaefer pitched a ...
'Fondy Famous' seeking community input for nonprofit features
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) - Some of the biggest impacts in a community don't always happen in big buildings or with big announcements. Often, they happen quietly through one person, one organization, or one act of kindness at a time. Now, 'Fondy Famous'...
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