COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS
'Faith, Family, and Ambition': Eric Church Receives Honorary Degree at Chapel Hill
Eric Church returned to Chapel Hill with a message built around music, memory, and staying grounded. During UNC-Chapel Hill's 2026 Spring Commencement...
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Riley Green Joins 'The Voice' Season 30 Alongside Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine
Riley Green is adding a new television role to his country music career. The Voice confirmed that the Alabama singer will serve as a coach for Season ...
May 11, 2026
Dan + Shay Open Up About Grief and Mental Health in New Single "Say So"
Dan + Shay's "Say So" comes from a deeply personal place, shaped by the loss of a close friend and the difficult conversations that can follow grief. ...
May 10, 2026
Country Music Dominates Jukeboxes as Ella Langley Hits No. 1 on TouchTunes
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" was the most-played song on TouchTunes jukeboxes during the first quarter of 2026, according to the platform's quarter...
May 09, 2026
Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert Unite at Gruene Hall to Debut "Horses and Divorces"
Kacey Musgraves closed the final night of her three-show run at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas, with a surprise appearance from Miranda Lambert. ...
May 08, 2026
London Surprise: Tucker Wetmore Named 2026 ACM New Male Artist of the Year
Tucker Wetmore has been named the 2026 ACM New Male Artist of the Year, marking the first ACM Award of his career. The honor was announced during a re...
May 07, 2026
Avery Anna Wins 2026 ACM New Female Artist of the Year
Avery Anna has been named the 2026 ACM New Female Artist of the Year, adding a major honor to her country music career. Organizers announced the award...
May 07, 2026
Maren Morris Highlights Growing Moment for Women in Country Music
Maren Morris recently pointed to several women in country music who are gaining attention across the genre, naming Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson and Meg...
May 06, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
UPDATE: Missing Brillion fourth grader found safe
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026, 1:17 P.M. BRILLION, Wis. (WFRV) - The Brillion Police Department says they have located the missing fourth grader, and he has been found safe. No additional details are provided. Police searching for missing B...
We Energies mourning the loss of employee who was hit by a vehicle while working
(WFRV) - Officials with We Energies say they are mourning the loss of an employee who was hit by a vehicle while working. In a heartfelt post on social media, Tim Johnson was described as a "dedicated employee, a respected professional,...
Local 5's Jade Henschel honored with peregrine falcon chick name
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - In a record-breaking vote, 22,000 ballots were cast to name this year's peregrine falcon chicks - and one of Local 5's own is being recognized. Four chicks at the Weston Power Plant were named after Wisconsin ne...
Neenah Dairy Queen selling blue popcorn to support police K9 units
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) - A longtime local popcorn favorite is getting a blue twist this week in support of area law enforcement. The Dairy Queen location in Neenah, which features Archie's Famous Popcorn, will once again dye the popcorn bl...
City of Green Bay files federal lawsuit alleging fire truck price fixing
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The City of Green Bay has filed a federal lawsuit alleging price fixing by fire truck manufacturers and a private equity firm. In a statement provided to Local 5 News, city officials said Green Bay is suing Amer...
Why frost can be deadly to your northeast Wisconsin garden - and how you can protect it
A chilly spring night can be a recipe for disaster, as we are talking about gardens in northeast Wisconsin. While there are not many nights with forecasted temperatures below freezing, frost can still form, and that frost is likely to se...
Iconic Soul legends The Isley Brothers named a Wisconsin State Fair headliner
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials with the Wisconsin State Fair announced that Iconic Soul legends, The Isley Brothers, will be a headliner at this year's event. The Isley Brothers first began conquering radio play with the release of...
Manitowoc Police Department reminds the public of the enacted mini-bike city ordinance
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) - As Wisconsin begins heading towards the summer season, police in Manitowoc are reminding the public of the recently enacted mini-bike ordinance. In November 2025, due to numerous traffic and safety concerns, pol...
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