COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS
Lizzo Honors Dolly Parton With a Special Jolene-Inspired Halloween Costume
Lizzo celebrated Halloween 2026 with a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton, recreating the country music legend's signature look from her 1973 hit Jolen...
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The Creekers Release New Album Follow the Sound as Their Bluegrass Career Gains Momentum
Kentucky bluegrass band The Creekers have released their second album, Follow the Sound, marking another milestone in their growing music career. Rele...
23h ago
Fanny Lumsden Reflects on Family and Roots in 'Traditions'
Australian country singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden is exploring the meaning of family traditions and personal identity with her fifth studio album, Tr...
Oct 31, 2026
Zach Bryan Scores Fifth Triple-Chart No. 1 Debut With 'Young Manhood' EP
Zach Bryan has added another major chart achievement to his career with his latest EP, Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs. Released October 16, ...
Oct 30, 2026
Country Music Icons Celebrate Dolly Parton in Special ABC Tribute
Country music's biggest stars came together in Nashville to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton during a special two-hour television event. ...
Oct 29, 2026
Meg Stalter Opens Up About Faith, Ella Langley, and Potential Country Project
Meg Stalter is exploring her musical interests beyond pop, and country music could be part of her next chapter. During a backstage interview at the Gr...
Oct 28, 2026
Taylor Swift and George Strait Honored at 2026 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
Taylor Swift made history on October 26, becoming the youngest person inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36. The ceremony, he...
Oct 28, 2026
Miranda Lambert Set for 30th Anniversary Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff Performance
Miranda Lambert is bringing her country music hits to one of football's biggest holiday traditions. The Texas native has been announced as the headlin...
Oct 27, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang named Gold Glovers
ST. LOUIS (AP) - First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row. The Red Sox and Arizona tied for the...
XCEPTIONAL ATHLETE: Kimberly Boys Volleyball's Alex Krause
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - This week Local 5 Sports highlights Kimberly Boys Volleyball senior Alex Krause as the Xceptional Athlete of the week. Krause is a four-year varsity starter and a captain for the Papermakers. He is a leader both on and off of th...
Lawyers say Packers' Josh Jacobs has 'tangible evidence' disputing allegations from other women
(AP) - Lawyers for Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs say he has a "substantial body of tangible evidence" disputing the allegations three women made against him while police were investigating his battery case. Jacobs pleaded no contest on Sep...
A New Month Brings New Rainfall
The latest from Storm Team 5... October may have felt warm and with the month now at an official end, it ranked as the 8th warmest October on record. As we head into the new month we see a comfortable day but that comes to an end as the work week begin...
Two people dead in Madison shootings over five-hour period
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in southern Wisconsin provided details about two deadly shootings that happened hours apart. The Madison Police Department posted information about two separate deadly shootings. The first incident reportedly happened...
Milwaukee Brewers appear on Saturday Night Live days after winning World Series
(WFRV) - Just a few days after winning the World Series and parading through the streets of Milwaukee, some Brewers appeared on Saturday Night Live. Pat Murphy, Christian Yelich and Brice Turang were on Saturday Night Live less than a week after winnin...
Newsmaker Sunday: David Crowley talks about running for governor
(WFRV) - David Crowley joined Newsmaker Sunday ahead of the election that will determine Wisconsin's next governor. He detailed his history and background. He also addressed housing issues in Wisconsin, funding healthcare, data centers, and utility rat...
Authorities seek witnesses to multi-car crash in Fox Crossing
FOX CROSSING, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Fox Crossing are looking for any witnesses to a crash that involved six vehicles on Hwy 41. The Fox Crossing Police Department is looking for any actual witnesses to the cause of the accident from October 30 a...
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