ALTERNATIVE ROCK NEWS
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Extend Historic U.K. No. 1 Run With Rein Me In
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have added another week to a record-setting run in Britain. Billboard noted that the latest U.K. singles chart confirms Rei...
12h ago
Phoebe Bridgers Scores First No. 1 on Adult Alternative Airplay Chart with 'Lost Boys'
Phoebe Bridgers has reached a new radio milestone with Lost Boys, which has climbed to No. 1 on the Adult Alternative Airplay chart. Billboard confirm...
12h ago
Gang of Youths Signal a Sound Shift with "Things Take Time"
Gang of Youths are opening a new chapter with Things Take Time, their first new music in several years. In introducing the single, the band described ...
Aug 22, 2026
Weezer Takes 'The Gold Album' Literally on 'The Tonight Show'
Rivers Cuomo gave Weezer's latest album era a literal interpretation during an August 19 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The fro...
Aug 21, 2026
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...
Aug 20, 2026
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
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
'Poop pills' may be the key to a long-term cure for nut allergies: Study
Capsules formulated from the feces of people without nut allergies may be the cure.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to deliver remarks in Oshkosh as part of 'Arsenal of Freedom' tour
(WFRV) - US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, will be traveling to Oshkosh on Monday as part of his nationwide "Arsenal of Freedom" tour. According to the US Department of War, Secretary Hegseth will travel to Omaha, Nebraska to visit US Strategic Comman...
Wisconsin driver pulled over for speeding 114 mph in a 55 mph zone after 'horrible' round of golf
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - For a lot of folks, golfing is a very popular and relaxing pastime. But for others, a poor round can be the deciding factor in a series of bad decisions. A Wisconsin driver recently felt the effects of that after being pull...
Wisconsin police use drone, K9 to locate thief who stole medical equipment
JACKSON, Wis. (WFRV) - A Wisconsin man is in custody for charges of theft and obstruction after police used a drone and K9 assistance to locate him following a suspected theft on Friday. According to Jackson Police, on August 21 at around 2:30 p.m., of...
Wisconsin police arrest wrong-way driver for 5th OWI, bail jumping
JACKSON, Wis. (WFRV) - Police in Wisconsin have arrested one man for his 5th OWI and bail jumping on Thursday afternoon after it was reported he was driving the wrong way on the highway. According to the Jackson Police, on August 20 at around 4:45 p.m....
Cooler Temps Arrive During Overnight Hours
The latest from Storm Team 5... The weekend is wrapping up but luckily its on a good note with sunny skies and highs only reaching the lower 70s. Overnight lows continue to be on the chilly side with temperatures dropping to the lower 50s, in the North...
Green Bay area motorcyclist dies after multi-vehicle collision on State Highway 172
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities say one man is dead and another woman is injured following a multi-vehicle crash that occurred on the State Highway 172 bridge Saturday night. The Brown County Sheriff's Office responded on August 22, around 9:30...
HSSPX: Notre Dame Academy pulls away in OT thriller vs. Neenah
(WFRV) - High school football ramps across Northeast Wisconsin. Thursday and Friday night's Week 1 openers did not disappoint, including our game of the week: Notre Dame Academy vs. Neenah. Thursday night's scores: Friday night's scores: Our Xceptiona...
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