ALTERNATIVE ROCK NEWS
Oasis Leaves Long-Term Future Open Ahead of Massive 2027 Tour
Oasis are preparing for another major run of stadium shows in 2027, but Liam Gallagher is leaving the band's long-term future open. In a recent exchan...
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Lenny Kravitz Spotted Grooving to Harry Styles Concert in New York
Lenny Kravitz was spotted enjoying Harry Styles' concert at Madison Square Garden in New York alongside his daughter, Zo Kravitz. During the September...
Sep 26, 2026
The Strokes Set 2027 Australian Tour With Courtney Barnett and Beck
The Strokes are heading back to Australia in February 2027 for a four-date tour supporting their seventh studio album, Reality Awaits. In the tour ann...
Sep 25, 2026
Heavy Metal Festival Ozzfest Announces American Comeback for 2027
Ozzfest is officially heading back to the United States in 2027, bringing the long-running rock and metal festival back to American audiences for the ...
Sep 24, 2026
Carrie Underwood Surprises Atlanta Crowd With Onstage Appearance With Guns N' Roses
Carrie Underwood made an unexpected appearance with Guns N' Roses during the band's concert at Truist Park in Atlanta on September 19. During the show...
Sep 23, 2026
John Farnham Celebrated by Celine Dion, Chris Martin and Keith Urban
John Farnham's music took center stage in Melbourne as a large group of artists gathered to celebrate the Australian singer's career and influence. Th...
Sep 22, 2026
New Found Glory Founding Guitarist Chad Gilbert Dies at 45
Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist and longtime songwriter for New Found Glory, has died at age 45 after years of cancer treatment. His wife, Lisa Cimor...
Sep 21, 2026
Oasis Announce Massive 38-Date Live '27 Tour With Richard Ashcroft
Oasis are extending their reunion with a major new run of concerts in 2027. In the tour announcement, the band confirmed 38 stadium shows across the U...
Sep 20, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Public, private schools split top 10 in new Wisconsin college rankings: Study
(WFRV) - Higher education options across Wisconsin are showcasing strong academic standards, according to a newly published ranking of the state's top four-year colleges and universities. Stacker compiled a list evaluating institutions statewide using ...
XCEPTIONAL ATHLETE: Freedom's Mason Calmes
FREEDOM Wis, (WFRV) - This week Local 5 Sports highlights our exceptional athlete who hails from Freedom High School, an offensive lineman, wrestler, and sport truck racer. Mason Calmes proves that football is more than just passing and rushing, bringi...
Fond du Lac County man sentenced to 30 days in jail for November 2020 election fraud
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - A Fond du Lac County man was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after pleading no contest to illegal voting, District Attorney Eric Toney announced. 43-year-old Anthony Van Egtern of Malone was found guilty of el...
Menasha High School students, staff host homecoming clothing drive for classmates affected by tornado
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) - Following the devastating tornado that struck Menasha in July, finding the perfect outfit for homecoming may not have been at the top of the community's list of priorities, but thanks to local generosity, it didn't have to. Commu...
Mohnen's Darboy Family Restaurant in Appleton sold after 33 years in business
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - After 33 years in business, the long-time owners of Mohnen's Darboy Family Restaurant have announced the sale of their beloved community eatery. In a heartfelt social media post, the Mohnen family revealed that ownership officia...
'100% to 99% chance' El Niño lasts 6 months: What does that mean for Wisconsin?
El Niño is here, growing stronger by the day, and getting ready for a long stay. Climate models indicate the phenomenon is nearly certain to last not just through this fall and winter, but also into spring of 2027.
HSSPX: Freedom takes down Little Chute to stay unbeaten
(WFRV) - In this week's episode of High School Sports Xtra, we featured our Game of the Week between Little Chute and Freedom. We also put the spotlight on our Xceptional Athlete from Freedom, Mason Calmes, and recapped matchups from week 6 of the high...
Wisconsin Badgers football upset No. 13 Penn State 24-20, first road victory in nearly two years
STATE COLLEGE, Penn. (WFRV) - It's been almost two years but the UW-Madison Badger football team finally won a game on the road. The Badgers defeated the #13 ranked team Penn State (#4 in the Big Ten conference) 24-20 on Saturday, overcoming a 17-point...
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