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ICYMI: La Niña conditions have formed in the Pacific Ocean. FOX 11 Meteorologist Phil DeCastro explains how that could impact our winter weather here in Northeast Wisconsin.
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La Niña expected through winter; what it means for Northeast Wisconsin

After analyzing the latest sea surface temperature data for September, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has determined that La Nia onditions

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WATCH LIVE: See where your high school football team will begin the playoffs. You can also catch the show on CW 14 at 1 p.m.
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As autumn leaves blanket Green Bay, officials are urging residents to be mindful of their impact on local waterways. Leaves piling up on curbs can block storm drains, leading to water pollution. https://fox11online.com/weather/weather-stories/leaves-greenbay-wisconsin-water-quality-fall-cleanup#

How leaves piling up on curbs can block Green Bay storm drains and cause water pollution

As autumn leaves blanket Green Bay, city officials are urging residents to be mindful of their impact on local waterways.

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WLUK-TV FOX 11 @fox11news.bsky.social · 15h

The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 in the National League Championship Series en route to back-to-back appearances in the World Series. https://fox11online.com/sports/brewers-and-mlb/shohei-ohtani-hits-3-homers-in-dodgers-clinching-nlcs-win-over-brewers-sweep-series-4-0

Shohei Ohtani hits 3 homers in Dodgers' clinching NLCS win over Brewers, sweep series 4-0

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers back to the World Series with a two-way performance for the ages.Ohtani hit three mammoth

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Amanda Wolfgram will serve 15 years in prison for a deadly drunken driving crash. https://fox11online.com/news/local/woman-receives-prison-sentence-for-fatal-menasha-owi-crash-drinking-and-driving-intoxicated

Appleton woman receives 15-year prison sentence for fatal Menasha OWI crash

Amanda Wolfgram received a 30-year prison sentence for her involvement in the 2024 crash in Menasha that killed Kyle Ritchie and left two injured.

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WLUK-TV FOX 11 @fox11news.bsky.social · 16h

An increase in demand has led an emergency shelter in Shawano to expand its operating hours. https://fox11online.com/news/local/increased-demand-prompts-emergency-shelter-in-shawano-to-expand-operating-schedule

Increased demand prompts emergency shelter in Shawano to expand operating schedule

After years of the shelter being open from Nov. 1 to April 30, Shawano Area Matthew 25, or SAM 25, is staying open even longer.

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WLUK-TV FOX 11 @fox11news.bsky.social · 17h

Erik Metzig received back-to-back life sentences in prison for shooting and killing his parents. https://fox11online.com/news/crime/erik-metzig-sentenced-parents-deaths-david-jan-winnebago-county-court-judge-michael-gibbs-union-star-cheese-factory-owners-fremont-wolf-river

Erik Metzig gets back-to-back life sentences for murdering his parents in Wolf River home

Erik Metzig, 28, was convicted last year for the 2023 deaths of David and Jan Metzig.

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Brian Blasing pleaded guilty to providing the drugs used in an Oconto overdose death. https://fox11online.com/news/local/oconto-man-faces-sentencing-after-second-conviction-linked-to-drug-overdose-deaths-brian-blasing-jeffrey-pencha-heroin-meth-phone-records-pound-terry-westphal

Oconto man faces sentencing after second conviction linked to drug overdose deaths

Brian Blasing was convicted Friday of providing the drugs used in an overdose death, the second time he's been convicted of such a charge.

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WLUK-TV FOX 11 @fox11news.bsky.social · 18h

The Green Bay Area Public School District says hand, foot and mouth disease has made its way into GBAPS classrooms. https://fox11online.com/news/local/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-prompts-alert-from-green-bay-schools-rash-fever-hygiene-hand-washing-illness-green-bay-area-public-schools-prevea

Hand, foot and mouth disease is spreading in Green Bay schools. Here's what to know

The Green Bay Area Public School District sent a message to families and staff warning that hand, foot and mouth disease has made its way into GBAPS classrooms.

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Jury convicts teen for deadly shooting: https://fox11online.com/news/crime/jury-convicts-16-year-old-boy-in-fond-du-lac-shooting-that-killed-innocent-bystander-parise-larry-antonio-johnston-tatyanna-zech-eric-toney-trial-murder-homicide-maplewood-commons-apartment-gun-violence-self-defense

Jury convicts 16-year-old boy in Fond du Lac shooting that killed innocent bystander

After a 10-day trial, a jury convicted a teenager Friday for his role in the deadly shooting of a woman in Fond du Lac.

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Oshkosh school district dedicates Merrill Memorial Corner: https://fox11online.com/news/crisis-in-the-classroom/oshkosh-dedicates-merrill-memorial-corner-honoring-former-schools-and-influential-figures-elementary-middle-bryan-davis-school-district-demolition-vel-phillips-track-field-construction

Oshkosh dedicates Merrill Memorial Corner, honoring former schools and influential figures

The space will serve as a lasting tribute to the former Merrill Elementary/Middle School and the generations of community members who passed through its doors.

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WLUK-TV FOX 11 @fox11news.bsky.social · 20h

Trump commutes former U.S. Rep. George Santos' 7-year prison sentence. https://fox11online.com/news/nation-world/have-a-great-life-trump-commutes-former-rep-george-santos-7-year-prison-sentence-president-donald-trump-disgraced-new-york-republican-wire-fraud-aggravated-identity-theft-mental-health

'Have a great life!': Trump commutes former Rep. George Santos' 7-year prison sentence

President Donald Trump on Friday announced he commuted U.S. Rep George Santos' seven-year prison sentence.

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Bookings at the Winnebago County Jail have increased each year since 2022 and nearly every month thus far in 2025. https://fox11online.com/news/local/increased-bookings-for-winnebago-county-jail-in-2025-hopes-to-add-staff-homicide-murder-violent-crime-budget-deputy-sheriff-office-inmate-prison-court

Winnebago County Jail sees large increase in bookings in 2025, hopes to add more staff

The Winnebago County Jail has seen an increase of 600 jail bookings this year. It's looking to add staff to handle the increase.

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A bill that would ban cell phone use in school districts across Wisconsin is headed to the desk of Governor Tony Evers. https://fox11online.com/news/state/legislation-banning-cell-phones-in-wisconsin-schools-heads-to-governor-tony-evers-desk-senate-assembly-district-policy-bill-devices-classroom#

Legislation banning cell phones in Wisconsin schools heads to Evers' desk

After passing the state Senate, a bill to ban cell phone use in school districts across the state is headed to Governor Tony Evers.

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WLUK-TV FOX 11 @fox11news.bsky.social · 22h

Parsons says there are 2-3 calls per game where it's a clear hold against him, but nothing is called. https://fox11online.com/sports/packers-and-nfl/packers-micah-parsons-frustrated-that-egregious-holding-penalties-arent-called-green-bay-officials-referees-offense-defense-nfl-football-matt-lafleur#

Packers' Micah Parsons frustrated that 'egregious' holding penalties aren't called

It's quite clear what's on Micah Parsons' mind: the lack of holding calls that have gone his way during his first five games with the Green Bay Packers.

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WLUK-TV FOX 11 @fox11news.bsky.social · 23h

UW-Platteville Chancellor Tammy Evetovich said declining enrollment led to the decision.

UW System sees another campus closure with UW-Platteville Baraboo ending in 2026

Officials say UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County will cease operations on May 22, 2026.

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Chilling doorbell footage shows a group of three masked people, threatening to kill a Virginia family during a late-night break-in attempt.

WATCH: Masked men terrorize Alexandria family

Alexandria police are investigating after a group of masked men terrorized a home near Duke and South Jordan Streets Tuesday night.

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LIVE: President Trump is hosting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House. They are expected to discuss US weapons aid. https://www.youtube.com/live/5lQlctkel10?si=wk6n98VcG8X0lu3a

Trump and Zelenskyy to discuss US weapons aid amid tensions with Russia

President Trump is hosting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House. They are expected to discuss US weapons aid. Trump has warned Russia that he may send Tomahawk cruise missiles for Ukraine to use, a move that has previously been ruled out by ...

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#BreakingNews: Erik Metzig was sentenced this morning for killing his parents in Winnebago County.
Latest details: https://fox11online.com/news/crime/erik-metzig-sentenced-parents-deaths-david-jan-winnebago-county-court-judge-michael-gibbs-union-star-cheese-factory-owners-fremont-wolf-river

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The dinner coincides with “No Kings” protests which are planned in Palm Beach and across the nation Saturday.

Protests planned as Trump attends $1M-a-person dinner; Palm Beach braces for impact

The skies and streets of Palm Beach will be tightly controlled this weekend as President Donald Trump returns to Mar-a-Lago for a high-profile fundraiser.

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Two teenage brothers in Green Lake County are on a mission to grow a 1,000 pound pumpkin.

Green Lake County brothers are real up-and-comers in the giant pumpkin growing game

Two teenage brothers in Green Lake County are on a mission to grow a 1,000 pound pumpkin.

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A man with a history of robbery convictions is accused of robbing a Winnebago County Kwik Trip with a handgun.

Winnebago County authorities apprehend suspect in Kwik Trip armed robbery

The incident happened Monday around 12:30 a.m. at the Kwik Trip in the town of Vinland.

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The Milwaukee Brewers' season is on the verge of ending after they lost to the LA Dodgers. Game 4 is tonight at 7:38 p.m. And two teen brothers in Green Lake County are on a mission to grow a 1,000-lb. pumpkin. That’s your FOX 11 Morning Minute. https://fox11online.com/

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A death investigation is underway in Waushara County after a domestic violence call turned deadly.

DCI investigates fatal incident following standoff and gunfire in Waushara County

No law enforcement officers were injured during this incident.

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A program which provides food assistance to 700,000 Wisconsinites is in need of more funding.

Wisconsin DHS seeks $69 million to sustain FoodShare program amid federal funding cuts

The state Department of Health Services hopes to secure $69 million to keep SNAP benefits, or FoodShare, going without any interruptions.

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