ALTERNATIVE ROCK NEWS
Tears for Fears' Curt Smith Joins Investment Group Backing Bath City FC
Tears for Fears co-founder Curt Smith is joining an investment group working to acquire Bath City FC, the soccer club based in his hometown of Bath, E...
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Oasis or The Beatles? Leo Woodall Weighs In on the Ultimate British Band Debate
Leo Woodall has shared his preference for Oasis over The Beatles, explaining that the Manchester band is the one he listens to more often. In a recent...
Aug 19, 2026
Burnin' Up All Over Again: Jonas Brothers Take Nostalgic Return on the Road
The Jonas Brothers are taking their Burning Up revival far beyond New York. A new tour announcement confirms that Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas will bring...
Aug 19, 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
Liam Gallagher Speaks Out on Pretty Green Exit: "I Didn't Sell It"
Liam Gallagher has spoken out about his former clothing label Pretty Green, saying in a recent exchange on X that he did not choose to sell the compan...
Aug 17, 2026
Dave Marsh, Influential Rock Critic and Bruce Springsteen Biographer, Dies at 76
Dave Marsh, the veteran rock critic, author and longtime Bruce Springsteen biographer, died August 14 at his home in Connecticut. He was 76. His longt...
Aug 17, 2026
Courtney Love Opens Up About Severe 2019 Health Crisis
Courtney Love has shared new details about a serious health crisis she experienced after moving to England in 2019. In a recent video posted to Instag...
Aug 16, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Fox Valley first responders emergency drill
APPLETON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Wis. (WFRV) - On Wednesday night, first responders had a chance to practice skills that they hope they'll never have to use in real life. Local first responders from several different departments participated in a disast...
Pennsylvania State Police helicopter violently collides with plane, pilot dead: FAA
Two people were aboard the PSP aircraft when it collided with a Cessna 150 around 6:50 p.m., a Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson said in a statement.
Six Wisconsin films awarded first round of tax credits
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) -- Wisconsin has made good on its promise to grow its film industry, announcing that more than $1 million in film tax credits have officially been awarded to six Wisconsin productions. According to a press release, the state's new ...
Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination
Thousands of popular eye drops used to treat red and itchy eyes are being recalled nationwide because they may be contaminated, according to the FDA.
Appleton American Legion Post 38 sells hundreds of meals to support veteran Honor Flights
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) -- Appleton American Legion Post 38 hosted a tasty fundraiser today to raise money for local veterans to go on an Honor Flight. The Brat Fry and Corn Extravaganza is an event that has grown over the years, serving as a community g...
Milwaukee man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sex trafficking, arson offenses
(WFRV) - A Milwaukee man was sentenced to a total of 30 years in prison on Tuesday for charges related to sex trafficking and arson. The US Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that 46-year-old Bobby McNeil was convicted of five f...
Wisconsin State Patrol urges drivers to slow down, stay alert in I-41 work zones
WRIGHTSTOWN, Wis. (WFRV) - Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert while traveling through construction zones along Interstate 41. State Trooper Michael Abrahamson said speeding and distracted driving are two of the bigg...
Army battalion in Georgia offering 4 days of GTA 6 play as reenlistment incentive
A U.S. Army battalion in Georgia is offering eligible soldiers a four-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) as a reenlistment incentive once the highly anticipated game gets released this fall.
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