ALTERNATIVE ROCK NEWS
New Jersey to Hollywood: Bon Jovi Biopic Officially in Development at Universal
A new Bon Jovi biopic is in development at Universal Pictures, bringing one of New Jersey's biggest rock stories closer to the big screen. The project...
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The Beatles' Final Concert Site Is Becoming a Fan Experience
The Beatles' former London headquarters is being turned into a new official fan experience, bringing visitors inside one of the most important locatio...
May 12, 2026
Masters vs. Publishing: Red Hot Chili Peppers Sell Recorded Catalog to Warner
Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold their recorded music catalog to Warner Music Group in a deal valued at more than $300 million, industry information ti...
May 12, 2026
Warner Records Honored as Label Representative at 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame
Warner Records was recognized as the label honoree at the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, adding another chapter to the company's long history in recor...
May 11, 2026
Joey Valence & Brae Put a Dance-Rap Spin on Security
Joey Valence & Brae brought their loud, playful energy to a recent Like A Version session with a cover of Security by Amyl and the Sniffers. The o...
May 10, 2026
PinkPantheress and A. K. Paul Featured on Kelela's Upcoming Album New Avatar
Kelela has announced a new album, New Avatar, set for release July 10, 2026, through Warp Records. The announcement arrived alongside a new single, li...
May 09, 2026
Mick Jagger Revives 'Real People, Fake Arms' Sketch on 'The Tonight Show'
Mick Jagger appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" in a comedy sketch built around a simple visual gag: real people performing with fake...
May 08, 2026
From Paul McCartney to Charlie Watts: Inside the Guests on the New Rolling Stones Album
The Rolling Stones opened the rollout for their new album Foreign Tongues during a Brooklyn launch event hosted by Conan O'Brien, with Mick Jagger, Ke...
May 07, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Chance for a thunderstorm this evening, much cooler tomorrow
The Latest from Storm Team 5... After a warm May afternoon, a cold front is moving through the area bringing with it a chance for an isolated shower or storm through about 9pm this evening. No severe weather is expected but a storm may ...
Congressman Tony Wied discusses Spear Act amidst notice over sturgeon protection
(WFRV) - Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) is continuing to emphasize his proposal for a Spear Act, designed to protect the "Wisconsin Tradition of Sturgeon Spearing." In a sit-down with Local 5, Rep. Wied said that he trusts Wisconsinite...
Wisconsin man faces dozens of charges in alleged "peeping" case
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WFRV) - A 60-year-old Wisconsin man is facing dozens of charges after police say he was looking through residential windows and secretly recording individuals inside their homes. According to the Stevens Point Polic...
UPDATE: Vehicle fire in Kaukauna cleared, I-41 Southbound reopened
May 7, 2026 - 2:59 p.m. KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) - The vehicle fire on I-41 Southbound at County U in Kaukauna has been cleared and all lanes are reopened. Vehicle fire in Kaukauna blocking right lane at County U on I-41 Southbound May...
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh earns USA Today's '2026 Best Air Show' award
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - The world's largest air show is officially the world's greatest, as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh earned a major title courtesy of USA Today readers. Check out more about the 2025 event & historic totals! According to...
Cell.Plus to permanently close all Wisconsin retail locations, affecting 66 employees
(WFRV) - Cell.Plus, a business that has been serving Wisconsin communities for over 30 years, has announced that it will be permanently closing all 18 of its Wisconsin retail locations. According to a letter sent to the Wisconsin Depart...
Wisconsin Badgers announce gametime for Lambeau Field matchup against Notre Dame
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Wisconsin Badgers have officially announced game time for their anticipated match-up with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in September. The game, set for 6:30 p.m., is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, at Lam...
'Goat watchers' in need at 1000 Islands Environmental Center
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) - As the Mulberry Lane Farm goats prepare to arrive in Kaukauna's 1000 Islands Environmental Center, 'goat watchers' are needed! The 1000 Islands Environmental Center put out a request on Facebook seeking people to...











