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A look back at biggest local news stories from 2025

Local 5 in 2025: Biggest stories, new faces & major events that defined the year

The year is ending, and what better way to cap it off than to look back at the past 12 months and recap some of the biggest stories, events and some of the newest faces here at Local 5? In January, things started as the Packers headed to Philadelphia to play the Eagles

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The biggest stories of 2025 (Part 2)

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A look back at the biggest local news stories from 2025

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Picture round-up of the best moments in 2025

As 2025 draws to a close and the countdown to the new year begins, we are taking time to look back at the most memorable moments of 2025.

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The 10 Most-Read Serious Eats Stories of 2025

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The Top Movies of 2025, According to Times Readers

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The most striking pictures of 2025

Oliver Strumpfel attempts to break the world record for beer-mug carrying.

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Here are some of the N.W.T.'s biggest stories of 2025

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The biggest news and pop culture moments of 2025

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Local 5's top stories of 2025

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Across 365 days, countless Iowans have shared their stories and concerns with Local 5 News. Here are some of the stories central Iowa cared the most about. Stories are in order of most clicked on, according to Google Data Studio.

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Former Local 5 Chief Meteorologist Tom Mahoney remembered for joy, faith, and mentorship

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Local 5 News is mourning the loss of former Chief Meteorologist Tom Mahoney, a man who brought energy, warmth, and authenticity to local broadcasting for decades. Mahoney first appeared on northeast Wisconsin airwaves in 1972 ...