Oshkosh, WI (WTAQ) - One fishing club is pulling its vehicle bridges from Lake Winnebago because of forecast warm temperatures.

The Oshkosh-based Otter Street Fishing Club says it will keep its ATV bridges on the ice for this weekend's Battle on Bago ice fishing tournament, but bridges for cars and trucks will be pulled at 4 p.m. Thursday.

Meteorologists are predicting high temperatures in the 40s on Saturday and Sunday.

The club says the ATV bridges will be placed straight out from Waugoo Street and Merritt Avenue.

The bridges help vehicles cross cracks in the ice.

Experts warn the ice should never be considered to be 100 percent safe.

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MENASHA, WI (WTAQ) - UPDATE -- Menasha police say that Delores Hornig has been found safe by family members, according to a post on their Facebook page.

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Menasha police are asking the public for help finding a missing 80-year-old woman.

Police say Delores Hornig did not show up to pick up a friend as scheduled Thursday. She was supposed to pick up the friend in Menasha and go to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 516 De Pere Street, but Hornig never made it to either location.

Hornig has early-stage dementia and Type 2 diabetes. Relatives told police that Hornig didn't take her medication Thursday morning and does not have it with her.

Her family last heard from Dolores at 7:15 a.m. Thursday.

Hornig is driving a maroon four-door 2000 Buick Century Ltd. Her license plate number is 464-NWE.

Anyone with information is asked to call Menasha police at (920) 967-3500.

Menasha police say they are working on issuing a Silver Alert for Hornig.

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Fond du Lac, WI (WTAQ) - Investigators are sifting through the debris of the Wayside Bar & grill in Fond du Lac to determine the cause and the origin of the fire that burned the place down Wednesday morning.

"try to eliminate potential causes of the fire until they can come to a determination as to what caused that fire"

Assistant Police Chief Steve Klien also says police, fire and the state Division of Criminal Investigation are working this case.

"they're going to be bringing in some heavy machinery to start sifting through potential evidence"

As with recent Fond du Lac fires at the Last Stop Lanes and St. Louis Church, fencing has been put up to protect the scene and keep people out.

About a dozen fire department responded to the blaze at 295 West Division Street.

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - There is another warning being sent out to Green Bay businesses after police say they've received multiple reports of counterfeit $100 bills being used.

Multiple Green Bay area businesses reported on or around February 20 that a person tried passing a fake $100 bill.

The employees of those businesses quickly realized the bill was fraudulent and called police. Officers were able to track down the person and question them.

The investigation is ongoing but police urge businesses to always use counterfeit pens and check for water marks in the bill prior to accepting it.

Employees should also be cautious if someone is trying to buy something of small value with a much larger bill.

This comes after Green Bay police issued a separate alert earlier this month, about fake $100 bills with the words "For Motion Picture Use Only" being used.

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KEWAUNEE, WI (WTAQ) - Parallel 44 Winery will host their 7th annual Frozen Tundra Wine Fest Saturday in Kewaunee.

"When we thought about doing this event for the first time, we never thought it would as large as its getting," said Maria Milano, Parallel 44 Winery co-owner. "I can't believe 7 years has flown by already."

The winery is located outside of Kewaunee, between Green Bay and Door County.

Milano says the event showcases the winery’s snow-covered vineyard with its cold-hardy grape vines and signature line of Frozen Tundra wines.

"Wines from both of our wineries, Parallel 44 and Door 44, will be available," Milano says. "They'll be about 18 different wines that people can choose from."

There will be tours of the vineyard with the winemaker, wagon rides, live music under a tent, food available for purchase, and bonfires. Attendees will also get a commemorative wine glass to mark the occasion.

NOT-SO-FROZEN TUNDRA

The forecast projection for Saturday is mostly sunny with highs in the mid-to-upper 40s. Milano says, believe it or not, that could be problematic.

"Our ice bar will probably have some issues and the ground will be a bit soggier than we hoped for, this is the warmest it's been," Milano says. "We haven't had a full ice bar in a number of years, so this will be an interesting thing."

Paired with the possible melted matter, pre-sale for tickets to the 2016 Frozen Tundra Wine Fest have also never been hotter.

"We've already pre-sold more tickets than people that attended last year," Milano explains. "I think it's probably going to be our biggest event and I'm sure the weather probably has something to do with it."

According to Milano, last year's event drew nearly 1,800 people.

DORMANT BEAUTY

You might believe that going out into the vineyard this time of year won't bear a lot of fruit, so to speak, in terms of aesthetics. Milano says think again.

"Most people think of the vineyard when it's leafy and green, but when vines go into dormancy it's still a beautiful scene," Milano contends. "It's just different. Again, it's what makes these grapes special when they're in dormancy, they can handle our cold winters."

Wagon rides will take you around the property, but Milano says those looking to see the process from ground to glass can still do so.

"We'll take people into the vineyards and talk about what's going on there," says Milano. "Then we'll also take them back into the production area so they will have the opportunity to see the full process."

The 7th Annual Frozen Tundra Wine Fest runs from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, N2185 Sleepy Hollow Road in Kewaunee. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or online.

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APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - An Appleton church has decided to cut ties with the Boy Scouts after more than 60 years as partners.

Faith Lutheran Church Pastor Dan Thews says the weekly meetings of Boy Scout Troop 73 will soon end.

"We kind of feel like we didn't end the relationship, but the Boy Scouts ended the relationship," Thews told FOX 11.

The reason?? The national Boy Scout Association's executive board voted last July to end its ban on gay adult leaders.

"When they made that decision, it's just incompatible with our understanding of the scriptures about homosexuality," said Thews

Troop chairman ET Mejia says his group knew this was a possibility.

"We understand the church's position, so we have to do what we have to do," Mejia said.

Pastor Thews says other churches face the same decision.

"In the weeks and months ahead, every Missouri-Synod congregation will be making that decision," said Thews. "I'm sure it's going to pass on to other churches as well as the BSA decision sort of floats down to the local level."

Mejia says at least two organizations are considering forming a partnership so scouting will continue. He expects the group will move to a new home no later than June 1.

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MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ) - A trailer fire in Manitowoc Thursday afternoon sends two people to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

Fire crews were called to the Trails End Trailer Park, 2000 Johnston Drive, at 12:36 p.m. Residents there say they could smell smoke.

Within minutes of firefighters arriving on scene, a fire erupted in the bedroom area of trailer #210.

The 2 residents of that trailer got out safely, but did suffer from smoke inhalation. Officials say the family's dog and cat are unaccounted for.

The cause of the blaze remains under investigation, but the trailer is considered a total loss.

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OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - Two suspects have been arrested in Oshkosh after police say they robbed people they targeted on a dating website.

Police say the incidents took place in December 2015 and January 2016. 

In both incidents, the suspect would make contact with the victim through the dating site MeetMe.com. The two sides would agree to meet.

The victims were then robbed by the suspect. No one was injured in either altercation.

Police believe the victims were targeted in the Fox Valley area, including Oshkosh. They also believe there are more robberies that have not been reported.

If you were on MeetMe.com and were a victim of a robbery that was not reported, you can contact Detective April Hinke at (920) 236-5703.

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A Green Bay man is facing several charges for tying up one man, choking a woman as he was looking to collect on some "bunk" crack.

32-year-old Bernard Buffalo Brisk is charged with 4 counts, including burglary, battery and false imprisonment.

According to the criminal complaint, Green Bay police were called early in the morning on January 28 for a report of a male/female disturbance in the 1500 block of Cass Street.

The woman at the scene told officers that two men forced their way into their house, tied up her fiancée’s hands with a belt and stole $42, a lighter and a pack of cigarettes.

The male victim said one of the suspects pushed him back into his bedroom door, and then pushed him to the floor. His hands were then tied behind his back using his belt. They said, "You stay down." 

The female was then grabbed by her throat and thrown off the bed into a wall. One of them said, "Bitch, you know @#$%^, she's your friend, so you're going to take the wrath for it." They handed the victim her cell phone and ordered her to call @#$%^. Instead, she called 911 and yelled out her address and the man known as "Buffalo" said, "Let's get out of here." On their way out, they stole the cash and cigarettes off a dresser.

She told police that she got a text from another man telling her to answer his call when he was coming to the door and that about 10 minutes later, there was loud banging at the side door.

A series of text messages were shown to officers from the female victim's phone, which accused her of selling, "Bunk crack to the man's friend also referring to this as fake crack." There were also prior texts asking for some, "Hard." She told the cops that it was referring to hard alcohol.

Then last Sunday, an officer looking for Brisk located him in his girlfriend's car. A traffic stop was performed and Brisk was arrested without incident. During a search of Brisk, a cop found a small plastic bag in his right front pants pocket. Inside the bag was green plant material which tested positive for marijuana. It weighed .25 grams.

Bernard Brisk is due back in court March 3 for a preliminary hearing. If convicted on all counts, Brisk faces about 20 years in prison.

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GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ) — A Kaukauna man suffered serious injuries after police say his vehicle hit a building in Grand Chute.

The accident happened at the Kwik Trip on Mall Drive around 9 p.m. Thursday.

The 23-year-old man has serious injuries.

Witnesses say the man was driving close to 100 miles per hour. The man then lost control and crashed into the Kwik Trip.

The store was severely damaged. Officials aren't sure if it will be open Friday.

Police say the man may have been drinking or on drugs.

Anyone with information can call Grand Chute Police at (920) 832-1575.

Green Bay, WI (WTAQ) - A man who secretly took photos of nude women he met on social media pleaded no contest to a dozen charges.

Christopher Caley entered the pleas and was convicted earlier this week, according to online court records.

He will be sentenced May 6.

The dozen counts include ten felony counts of capturing an image of nudity, plus two misdemeanors.

According to police, a woman told investigators she met Caley on Facebook and he mentioned he owned tanning salons in Michigan and wanted her to try some products.

The woman told officials Caley arranged for her to receive a free tan. The complaint goes on to say Caley also booked the room next to hers, and took the photos.

Police said there were multiple victims with similar stories.

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A Green Bay man is facing several charges following his arrest in an alleged domestic violence incident.

24-year-old Duwane M. Smith, Jr. is charged with strangulation and suffocation, battery and disorderly conduct. All three counts have domestic abuse enhancers.

According to the criminal complaint, Green Bay police got a medical call for a woman having trouble breathing related to asthma on Friday afternoon, December 11, 2015.

A fire department member notified an officer that the victim claimed she had been choked. The officer confirmed with the victim that she was attacked by Smith.

Smith and the victim have a child together, according to the complaint, and they are living together in the 900 block of S. Oakland Avenue.

Around 1 p.m. that day, the victim told police she awoke to Smith arguing with her, calling her a "Whore", and yelling at her because she wanted to visit her mom while he watched the child.

Then, Smith grabbed her by the throat with his left hand and pushed her into a blue bin. She was seated in the bin, while Smith applied pressure on her throat as he stood over her. Struggling to breathe, she eventually was able to pull his hand away from her throat.

Smith continued yelling at her, calling her a, "Dumb bitch and a whore." She argued back, but Smith then slapped her with his left hand across her face. The officer was told that Smith is right-handed and if, "He does things with his left hand it's not as bad because it is his weak hand."

The complaint states that Smith left the home and walked to a gas station. He returned to the home to find the victim packing to leave. She fled the home as Smith continued to scream at her. She went to a friend's house, where she called the cops because of her trouble breathing.

Duwane Smith is due back in court March 9 for his preliminary hearing. If convicted on all charges, Smith faces more than 6 years in prison.

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TOWN OF LITTLE RIVER, WI (WTAQ) - The Oconto County Sheriff's Department says a bicyclist has died after being struck by an SUV.

Authorities say it happened on County Highway A, one mile east of Little River Road, in the Town of Little River just after 6:15 a.m. Friday.

Deputies say a 59-year-old Lena man was biking west on Highway A when an SUV going the same direction hit him. The vehicle was driven by a 39-year-old Lena man.

Authorities have not released the victim's name, as family members are still being notified. The crash remains under investigation.

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NORTH FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ) - Police in North Fond du Lac say they're investigating a suspicious incident involving a middle school student and a stranger who offered him a ride.

Police say the boy was waiting for his mom to pick him up from school around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, when a large white van coming out of Horace Mann High School stopped. The driver, a male, asked the boy if he wanted a ride home.

The boy said no and began to run away. He slipped and fell on some ice, and the driver again offered the boy a ride. When the boy declined again, the van left, heading east on McKinley Street.

North Fond du Lac police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information to call them at (920) 906-5555.

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ALLOUEZ, WI (WTAQ) - A bipartisan bill looking to better coordinate mental health care between providers in Wisconsin has been signed into law.

During a bill signing ceremony at Bellin Health's psychiatric center in Allouez Friday, Governor Scott Walker put pens to paper in putting Senate Bill 293 into effect.

"The legislation we're signing today improves the delivery of mental health services to Wisconsin patients, with the potential to reduce our state's costs in the Medicaid program," said Governor Walker. "Treating mental and physical health together is of great importance for Wisconsin citizens. We want to break the stigma associated with mental health issues and assist people in getting the care they need by continuing to invest in resources which support a healthier and more prosperous Wisconsin."

Now, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services must provide data on the availability of inpatient psychiatric beds. 

Two main parts of the plan will test alternative care methods designed to cut costs and improve outcomes for Medical Assistance patients suffering from chronic or significant mental illness. Another will test models encouraging consultation between psychiatrists and primary care physicians for people with mental health issues.

• You can read the entire bill here

"WHA was proud to work to develop this forward-thinking set of public policies that will demonstrate the role providers can play in better coordinating care for patients suffering from mental illness in our Medicaid program," Wisconsin Hospital Association President/CEO Eric Borgerding said in a statement. "Wisconsin health care providers are among the most innovative in the country. They welcome an opportunity to publicly test new integrated and coordinated care delivery and payment models that can reduce utilization, lower costs and produce better outcomes for individuals with mental illness in the Medicaid program."

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay police are asking the public for help finding a man last seen a week ago.

Hansel F. Merriweather's vehicle was found in Milwaukee, according to police.

Merriweather (pictured above) is reported to be 5'8", 165 pounds. It's not known what he was wearing last Saturday. Police also didn't say how old he is.

Authorities do not suspect foul play.

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A crash followed by shots being fired have led to the arrests of two men in Green Bay Friday night.

Police say it all began just after 11 p.m. when officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on the Mason Street bridge. 

Both vehicles left the scene and stopped near the corner of W. Mason Street and 13th Avenue. 

According to police, both men began fighting and one of them pulled out a gun and opened fire.

The men suffered serious injuries, but are expected to survive.

The incident remains under investigation.

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OMRO, WI (WTAQ) - Authorities say the body of a 50-year-old man was found Saturday in Omro.

According to the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department, the man was found near E. Reighmoor Road and the shoreline of Lake Butte des Morts.

Deputies say there appears to be no criminal activity related to the scene.

An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday and the man's name has not been released.

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GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ) - Police in Grand Chute are looking for the driver who struck a woman on Friday night in the parking lot of Hancock Fabrics.

Authorities say it happened around 8:02 p.m., when a 39-year-old Appleton woman was hit. She was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The victim told officers the vehicle that hit her was a dark colored sedan.

Investigators are currently reviewing video surveillance from other businesses nearby.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call (920) 832-1575. If you'd like to remain anonymous, text GCPD and your tip to 847411.

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A shots fired incident in which two people were arrested is under investigation in Green Bay.

Police were called around 5 a.m. Sunday to the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 2100 block of Imperial Lane on the city's east side.

Two people, a 27-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, were arrested on charges in connection with the incident.

No one was hurt and police say there is no threat to the public.

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