COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS
Ashley McBryde Plans 4-Night Residency At Eric Church's Nashville Venue
Ashley McBryde will close out 2025 with a four-night residency at Eric Church's downtown Nashville bar, Chief's. The shows, titled "The Redemption Residency," will take place at the bar's ticketed venue, Neon Steeple, which features a church-like aesth...
Aug 05, 2025
Luke Bryan Suffers Awkward 'Injury' While Attempting To Moonwalk
During a recent concert in Pennsylvania, Luke Bryan treated his audience to an impromptu dance performance that took an unexpected turn. As his band played Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk," Bryan enthusiastically showcased his hip-swiveling moves. The band th...
Aug 05, 2025
Dolly Parton's New Nashville Wine Bar Is Officially Open
Dolly Parton's new wine bar has officially opened its doors at the Assembly Food Hall in Nashville, Tennessee. The country music icon's wine brand, Dolly Wines, debuted its kiosk at the food hall. According to the Assembly Food Hall website, Dolly Wine...
Aug 05, 2025
Live Music Drives Increase In Nashville's Summer Tourism
Nashville has seen a remarkable surge in tourism this summer, with record-breaking attendance and visitor spending at both the "Let Freedom Sing!" Music City July 4th event and CMA Fest, according to the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. Deana ...
Aug 04, 2025
Ashley Ryan Announces Engagement To Dylan Hubbell
Country music star Ashley Ryan is officially engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Dylan Hubbell. The exciting news was exclusively revealed to PEOPLE magazine by the "Hush Little Baby" singer. "We've prayed for this moment for a long time, and now that i...
Aug 04, 2025
Conner Smith Returns To Stage Nearly 2 Months After Deadly Car Accident
Conner Smith returned to the stage at the iconic Grand Ole Opry on Thursday, less than two months after being involved in a deadly car accident in a Nashville crosswalk. During his emotional first performance since the incident, Smith shared, "I've fou...
Aug 04, 2025
Jelly Roll Turns Heads With Weight Loss During In-Ring Debut At WWE SummerSlam
Jelly Roll made his highly-anticipated WWE in-ring debut at SummerSlam 2025, teaming up with veteran superstar Randy Orton to take on Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. Despite falling short in the match, Jelly Roll put on an impressive performance, showcas...
Aug 04, 2025
Trailblazing Country Music Singer Jeannie Seely Dies At 85
Jeannie Seely, who played a pivotal role in transforming the image of women in country music, has died at the age of 85. According to the Country Music Association, Seely passed away on Friday in a Nashville-area hospice, after succumbing to an intesti...
Aug 04, 2025
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Appleton East girls defeat Neenah to stay atop the FVA
(WFRV) - In a battle for first place in the FVA, the Appleton East girls defeated Neenah 81-71 to stay atop of the conference. Appleton East junior Ella Sweeney scored 32 points to help power the Patriots to an impressive 7-1 (6-0) on t...
Powerball fever hits NE Wisconsin
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) - Thousands of Northeast Wisconsinites are hoping for a Christmas miracle as the Powerball jackpot balloons to $1.7 billion. Gas stations and convenience stores were busy on Tuesday afternoon as thousands of pe...
ACC Christmas
A Country tradition returns to 99.5 PKR this Christmas. Make us the soundtrack to your Christmas celebrations from 4pm Christmas Eve to noon Christmas day with An American Country Christmas hosted by Ryan Fox, plus Bev Rainey's Country Nights Live & The Overnight Ride. Ryan will take over WPKR with country Christma...
Hometown Heroes: Neenah's Ed Jervis highlights love of 'bred'making, family after 20 years of service
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) - Ed Jervis spent two decades serving his country, and even after 20 years of service time, he's still not done providing, albeit in a different manner-breadmaking, or 'bred'making as he calls it. Hometown Heroes: How...
Oshkosh Area School District releases plan for $6 million budget reduction, proposes eliminating nearly 70 positions
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - The Oshkosh Area School District (OASD) has released its preliminary plan for its $6 million budget reduction goal, including the possible elimination of nearly 70 positions. OASD officials stated in a release sen...
'Dedication & professionalism': Wisconsin fire department sees busiest year on record in 2025
BEAVER DAM, Wis. (WFRV) - A fire department in central Wisconsin thanked its staff for its dedication and professionalism after 2025 officially became its busiest year on record. A Facebook post from the Beaver Dam Fire Department state...
54-year-old Wisconsin man who sold fentanyl in deadly August overdose arrested
TOMAH, Wis. (WFRV) - A 54-year-old western Wisconsin man was arrested for his alleged involvement in a deadly fentanyl overdose of a 28-year-old man back in August. Deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday th...
Wisconsin officer injured in pursuit of man with active warrant who ran from traffic stop
ELM GROVE, Wis. (WFRV) - A southeastern Wisconsin officer was injured during an incident on Wednesday when a man with an active warrant ran from a traffic stop. Officers with the Elm Grove Police Department say that a 20-year-old Milwau...










