COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

Zach Top Dons Fake Abs Plus "A Fresh Beer And A Cigarette" To Take Part In Dierks Bentley's Ice Plunge Challenge
Zach Top humorously sports fake abs while taking part in Dierks Bentley's Ice Plunge Challenge, joining the ranks of Parker McCollum, Travis Denning, Jordan Davis, and Riley Green who have all taken the icy bath while on tour with the country star. Neg...
Jul 10, 2025

Kerrville Native Robert Earl Keen Is Planning Benefit Show For Texas Flood Victims
Robert Earl Keen, a Kerrville, Texas native, has a personal connection to the devastating floods that struck the area. The 69-year-old country music star's two daughters both attended Camp Mystic, the summer camp where 27 campers and counselors perishe...
Jul 10, 2025

Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Eric Church, And Cody Johnson Lead List Of ACM Special Awards Honorees
Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Eric Church, Rissi Palmer, Randy Travis, Luke Combs, and Cody Johnson are among the honorees receiving special awards at this year's ACM Honors, with the ceremony set to take place on August 20 at The Pinnacle in Nashville. J...
Jul 10, 2025

Pat Green Reveals "Deeply Personal Loss" Of Multiple Family Members In Tragic Texas Floods
Pat Green took to Instagram on Monday (July 7) to share the heartbreaking news that his brother, sister-in-law, and two nephews were victims of the recent flash flooding in Kerrville, Texas. The country singer expressed gratitude for the outpouring of ...
Jul 10, 2025

Riley Green Says A Fishing Trip With Luke Bryan Inspired Their Duet, "Reel Problems"
Riley Green reflects on how a fishing trip with Luke Bryan led to their collaboration, "Reel Problems," which was featured on his 2024 album, Don't Mind If I Do. Green co-wrote the song with Erik Dylan and Wyatt McCubbin, but the inspiration for the tr...
Jul 09, 2025

Dolly Parton Sends Ozzy Osbourne An Emotional Message During His Final Show
During Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, England, on Saturday (July 5), Dolly Parton sent the heavy metal legend a heartfelt video message that played during the day's festivities. "I know you're at home and what a wonderful place to be, ...
Jul 09, 2025

Ella Langley Claims First Solo No. 1 At Country Radio With "Weren't For The Wind"
Ella Langley has just achieved her first solo No. 1 at Country Radio with her current single, "Weren't For The Wind. " The country star co-wrote the track with her longtime friend and collaborator, Joybeth Taylor, and songwriter Johnny Clawson, and it ...
Jul 09, 2025

2025 ACM Honors Ceremony Will Recognize Dave Cobb, Brent Mason, Drew Bollman, And More
The 2025 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Honors ceremony is set to take place on August 20 at The Pinnacle in Nashville Yards. The event will celebrate winners of the ACM Industry Awards and Studio Recording Awards, including Dave Cobb's sixth ACM Award...
Jul 09, 2025
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS

Green Bay Shipyard continues to transform vacant space into community hub & tourism hotspot
GREEN BAY, Wis., (WFRV) - An area along the Fox River vacant for over 50 years is being reimagined as Green Bay's Shipyard enters phase two of transformation. Local leaders say the goal for the space is to make it a tourist destination ...

Appleton's Hearthstone Museum searching for ways to find funding amidst federal cuts
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - The loss of funding for the arts has affected countless public history/art museums nationwide, and one iconic spot in Appleton is working hard to locate sources so it can continue doing more than just regular oper...

Clouds and a small rain & storm chance tonight
The Latest from Storm Team 5... Despite the clouds, it has been a nice summer day out there, just a little humid with dew points in the low to mid 60s. For tonight, a weak low moving out of Iowa tracking into southern Wisconsin will br...

Alliance of Therapy Dogs holds annual meetings in Appleton, featuring several furry friends
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - While the Board of Directors is in attendance for an official meeting this weekend, that didn't stop some furry and fluffy friends from stealing the show ahead of the busy schedule. The Alliance of Therapy Dogs ...

Waupaca's Swan Park baseball fields to receive major renovation ahead of 2026 season
WAUPACA, Wis. (WFRV) - Since their opening in 1999, the ball fields at Swan Park have featured grass infields. But that will soon change thanks to a new renovation project - fully backed by community support - that will replace the grass...

County Sheriff in Wisconsin mourns loss of retired K9 who responded to over 1,000 calls in 7 years
(WFRV) - A Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin announced that one of its retired K9s passed away recently while honoring the remarkable career he led. The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office said that seven-year veteran K9 Justice's career was r...

Maino and the Mayor no longer on 97.9 WGBW, station announces
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Maino and the Mayor have officially signed off from 97.9 WGBW as morning hosts, the radio station confirmed Thursday on social media. The post described John Maino and Jim Schmitt as two individuals who love Gre...

Wisconsin's Butterfest thieves arrested, identified as 4 juveniles
SPARTA, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in western Wisconsin announced the arrest of four suspects in a theft case that happened at Butterfest. According to the Sparta Police Department, on June 7, the department received reports of overnigh...