SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ) - Shawano school district officials say they are dealing with an outbreak of Shigellosis.

The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department says kids who attend some child care centers as well as Hillcrest Primary School have come down with the illness.

Shigellosis is caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Most who are infected with the illness develop diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. It usually takes about 5 to 7 days to run its course.

School leaders say the illness is not uncommon in the summer, and is often spread by young children who do not wash their hands. Health officials are stressing the need for children, their families and staff members to wash their hands properly, especially after using the bathroom and before eating. Those who have the illness are also asked to stay home until treatment is finished.

Affected schools are being sanitized overnight. No summer school classes have been canceled because of the outbreak.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A tutor is facing a charge of child enticement after she was caught in bed with a 17-year-old boy she met at West De Pere High School.

50-year-old Shelly Jensen was allegedly found in bed with the boy last month at her Town of Lawrence home, police say. The two were cuddling with their clothes on at the time.

During a police interview, the boy admitted to having sex with Jensen 2 or 3 times. He also said she allowed him to drink alcohol from a flask he brought to her house.

However, Jensen says she had the boy over to her house for tutoring because he had a tough home life. She admitted allowing the boy into her bedroom so he could watch TV without glasses. Jensen also admits sitting on her couch with him to watch movies.

Jensen has allegedly denied ever having been in bed with the teen and didn't allow him to drink, but admitted he may have mixed some alcohol in with a sports drink when she wasn't looking.

Police are also investigating reports that Jensen has had a 15-year-old boy to her house as well.

If convicted, Jensen faces up to 25 years in prison. She is due back in court July 5.

MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) - A Milwaukee woman has been named to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list.

24-year-old Shanika S. Minor is charged with first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree intentional homicide - unborn child.

A local arrest warrant was issued for Minor on March 9 and a federal arrest warrant came forth on April 27 on a charge of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

According to an FBI release Tuesday, Minor allegedly instigated an argument with her mother's neighbor in Milwaukee on March 5. Minor confronted the neighbor on the sidewalk next to her home, carrying a semi-automatic firearm and repeatedly challenging the woman to fight.

Minor's mom ran to the scene, attempting to stop her daughter from harming the woman who was 9 months pregnant. Minor allegedly fired a round from her gun into the air before leaving the scene with several other people.

About a week before, Minor's mother told her that the neighbor was playing loud music at an unreasonable hour. Minor confronted the neighbor about the music and the situation escalated, leaving Minor the impression that the neighbor was disrespecting her family.

On March 6 just before 3 a.m., Minor allegedly returned to the neighbor's home, gained entry into the common hallway of the duplex, and met the woman by the rear door of her home. Minor's mother again ran to the scene, positioned herself between her daughter and the woman trying to de-escalate the situation.

Minor allegedly reached over her mom's shoulder and fired a round from her gun towards the woman, striking her in the chest. The victim ran back into her home where she immediately collapsed and died. Her unborn child, due within a week, also died before emergency medical personnel arrived.

Minor fled the scene and has not been seen since.

"The brutal murder of a mother and her unborn child is reprehensible," said Robert Shields, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Milwaukee Division. "The FBI will provide all of our available resources to assist the Milwaukee Police Department in locating and apprehending this violent fugitive. Given that Minor's alleged crime involved the use of a firearm, she should be considered armed and extremely dangerous."

She's described as 5'6", 165 pounds, medium build, with black hair and brown eyes. Minor has a tattoo on her lower abdomen, which is a display of roses. The roses are a cover-up of an earlier tattoo and not all of the petals are colored in. Some petals are shaded in red, while others are outlined in black.

Minor worked delivering newspapers. She may have contact with people in Missouri, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois and possibly in Georgia. Her last known address was in Milwaukee. Minor also doesn't have any prior travel outside of the United States or have any contact with individuals residing internationally.

A reward of up to $100,000 is being offered for any information leading directly to the arrest of Shanika S. Minor. Individuals with information concerning Minor should take no action themselves, but instead immediately contact the nearest FBI office or local law enforcement agency. For possible sightings outside the United States, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The FBI's Milwaukee Division can be reached at (414) 276-4684.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Members of the Green Bay Police Department took part in active shooter training Tuesday morning.

The live exercise took place in a vacant building off of Webster Ave.

Green Bay Police Chief Andrew Smith says the special training helps officers be better prepared if a similar situation happens in the Green Bay area.

"Unfortunately across the country we've seen, in big towns and small, from Sandy Hook to Columbine to San Bernardino to Orlando, no city is immune from a person with evil intent; from a terrorist or from someone who's got a terrible mental illness, to someone who's just pure evil. We have to be ready for that in every community across the country, big and small, including the community of Green Bay. That's why we're here today."

Tuesday's training was the first of many scheduled in the coming weeks.

During a news conference, Green Bay Police Chief Andrew Smith also announced the start of a new community program called the Green Bay Police Foundation.

The non-profit organization will help raise money to provide lifesaving equipment, like helmets and tactical vests, for the department and also help fund community youth programs.

Tactical vests cost on average $250 and helmets $370 each.

Smith says it's important that his officers are protected out in the field and would like 60 of the tactical vests and 80-100 of the helmets.

Donations, gifts, grants and philanthropic funds can be sent to:

Green Bay Police Foundation c/o Greater Green Bay Community Foundation320 N. Broadway Street Suite 260Green Bay, WI 54303

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - As Independence Day approaches, the business of selling flags continues to be strong.

Fly Me Flag owner George Rapp says patriotic flags, windsocks and spinners usually do very well this week. Military flags and windsocks are also hot ticket items.

Much of his time this season is also spent installing flag poles at cemeteries and corporations looking to fly "Old Glory" across Wisconsin.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay police say the local Social Security Office was closed Tuesday after graffiti was found spray-painted on the building.

The phrase "bomb the system," was scrawled on the brick building.

Police say the decision to close for the day was made by social security officials. They say anytime the word "bomb" is used, it's cause for concern.

"We don't want anyone in this community to live in fear. And, we want people to know that people who commit these acts will be held responsible for that," Captain Kevin Warych of the Green Bay Police Department told FOX 11.

Police say they believe the vandalism happened between 10 p.m. Monday and 6 a.m. Tuesday.

They hope surveillance video from nearby businesses will help lead them to whomever spray-painted the building.

FOX VALLEY, WI (WTAQ) - A Fox Crossing hotel is the newest in the valley to be denied its license renewal by the village board.

This comes after years of police calls and illegal activity.

After what police call a slew of issues at the Valley Inn in Fox Crossing, the police department and village board decided enough was enough.

Rod McCants, Chief of the Fox Crossing Police Department

"I can't say it's been just one thing, it's been an accumulation of incidents over the past couple of years."

Per a recommendation by the police department, the village board voted unanimously Monday night not to renew the Valley Inn's license.

In its recommendation to the board, the police department notes a series of 911 calls, including: robberies, thefts, burglaries, panhandling and drug activity.

The letter goes on to say, there were two drug overdoses, with one death...and a hotel staff member linked to drug activity at the motel.

Most recently, a suspect in the armed robberies of local convenience stores was found staying at the motel and basing his operations there.

Officials say there are hotel issues in other areas of the Fox Valley.

In Grand Chute, Town Chairman Dan Schowalter says two hotels were denied renewals to their licenses last week.

"Reasons being excessive calls for service, and the general condition to the patrons of that hotel."

The Grand Chute motels are the American Motel on Westland Drive and Northern Inn on Northland Avenue.

Schowalter also noted that drugs were a factor.

"We have to look out for the safety of all of our residents. People are coming from out of town, and we don't want them to be susceptible to any harm, so it's the reputation of our town that's at stake also."

For the hotels whose licenses won't be renewed, the owners can appeal that decision.

Because of that process, guests and residents will not lose their rooms anytime soon.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The Port of Green Bay is getting back to its roots to get gas to area pumps.

Dean Haen is the Port & resource Recovery Director

"Prior to the 1960s, all of our fuel in the area was brought in by the port. Then the pipeline went in and the activity through the port was significantly reduced."

With the fuel pipeline from Milwaukee to Green Bay shut down since March, a vessel or two a week has been bringing diesel and gasoline to Green Bay.

Importing gas has been about 11 percent of the port's activity so far this shipping season. It's a reverse from last year when petroleum exports accounted for about 10.5 percent of the port's activity.

While the port says water transportation is less expensive than trucking, gas is still being driven up to the area.

Last month, Governor Scott Walker issued an energy emergency, allowing truck drivers to work longer hours, transporting more gas to our area.

Neal Kedzie, president of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association.

"So we seem to be doing ok now, but of course we're concerned what is the long-term mean and do we wind up going into the winter season and have to ask for various extensions"

If the shutdown does continue without a fix, Haen says the port could stay open through the winter, something it normally doesn't do.

"We have ice breakers in the area. We can maintain a track into the Port of Green Bay and help meet our needs through the port all winter long."

West Shore Pipe Line Company has said it is evaluating alternatives to rebuilding the pipeline.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Yankee Stadium has a college football bowl game, so why not Lambeau Field?  

Green Bay Packers CEO and President Mark Murphy says he wants a bowl game at the stadium according to the "Wisconsin State Journal."

Wisconsin plays LSU at Lambeau September 3rd for the iconic stadium's inaugural major college football contest.

Lambeau Field has played host in the past to games involving Saint Norbert College.

The stadium has also hosted concerts in recent years as well.

MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - Most of the major highway projects in the state are being put on hold at noon tomorrow for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.  

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says peak travel times are expected to be from noon to 8 p.m. both Friday and Monday, and they won't resume construction projects until Tuesday morning to help drivers.  

The DOT northeast region is reminding motorists traveling for the Fourth of July holiday weekend that there is the potential for slowdowns and backups on main highways and interstates in Brown, Marinette, Manitowoc and Winnebago counties due to traffic control devices, detours, and ramp and lane closures. Significant northeast Wisconsin road construction projects that may affect highway travel during the holiday weekend include the following:I-41/I-43 interchange and I-43, Brown County*       Southbound I-41 to southbound I-43 ramp CLOSED until September 2016.o       Southbound I-41 traffic seeking southbound I-43 will be detoured south on I-41 to eastbound WIS 172, and take WIS 172 east to I-43.*       Northbound I-43 to southbound I-41 ramp CLOSED until September 2016.o       Northbound I-43 traffic seeking southbound I-41 will be detoured north on I-41 to Lineville Road, and take Lineville west to the southbound I-41 on-ramp.*       I-43 between Atkinson Drive and I-41 is reduced to a single lane in each direction.*       Travelers should expect delays during peak times this holiday weekend.I-41 mainline, Brown County*       Reduced speed limit of 55 mph between Grant Street and Lineville Road.*       Two or more lanes will be open, however, barrier walls, narrow lanes, short merge distances and orange barrels in various locations will slow traffic.*       Travelers should expect delays during peak travel times this holiday weekend.WIS 172 and I-41 Interchange, Brown County*       The eastbound WIS 172 ramp to southbound I-41 remains closed for ramp construction.*       Drivers can follow the marked detour on WIS 172 eastbound to Vanderperren Way, take Vanderperren east to Ashland Ave, and follow Ashland Ave south to I-41 southbound.WIS 172, Brown County*       WIS 172 could experience heavier than usual traffic and delays during peak travel times due to the I-43/I-41 ramp closures.I-43, Manitowoc County*       I-43 will be down to one lane in both directions north of the village of Cleveland as concrete cures on bridge overpasses.*       Travelers should expect delays during peak travel times this holiday weekend and consider using I-41 as an alternate route north or south.US 141, Marinette County*       US 141 southbound is closed in the village of Wausaukee from WIS 180 to north village of Wausaukee limit. A detour using local streets is posted.US 10, Winnebago County*       US 10 eastbound between County CB and I-41 northbound is reduced to a single lane.

Law enforcement will also be out in big numbers to make sure speed limit restrictions in construction zones are followed. 

Extra patrols will also be on the lookout for drinking drivers during what is expected to be a heavy traffic weekend.

OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - Severe weather hitting our region has caught some folks off guard.

When it comes to large gatherings, how do organizers deal with severe storms or tornadoes come through??

At E-A-A AirVenture in Oshkosh, spokesman Dick Knapinski says June is when they get together...

"work with local officials and go through table-top exercises as to what happens if we do have a case of severe weather come through"

Knapinski says they need to be prepared, no matter how long organizers have lived in Wisconsin.

"we're a large public event so we have to have those kind of plans, those kind of provisions in place to move people if need be, and to respond in case we do have severe weather come through the area"

It also helps, he adds, that pilots and air enthusiasts are well versed in weather patterns and how to handle them.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A Manitowoc doctor is pleading not guilty to 19 federal charges of unlawfully prescribing prescription drugs.

Charles Szyman is appearing at the federal courthouse in Green Bay Wednesday after he was indicted last week. He remains free on a personal recognizance bond.

Szyman, "knowingly and intentionally distributed and dispensed unlawfully, and attempted to distribute and dispense unlawfully, a controlled substance outside of his professional practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose,", according to the indictment.

The alleged incidents involved 12 different patients between November 21, 2013 and February 16, 2015. It included prescriptions for oxycodone, fentanyl, morphine, amphetamine, and hydrocodone.

FOX 11 reports that the maximum penalty for each count is 20 years in prison and/or a $1 million fine.

Szyman has been under investigation by federal authorities for several years. Holy Family Memorial Hospital, where he worked for 16 years, fired him last fall.

FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ) - The jury in the Fond du Lac County trial of a Kenosha man accused of killing Berit Beck in 1990 has been discharged.

Several media outlets report that jurors have told the judge that they cannot agree on the guilt or innocence of Dennis Brantner. The judge has moved to discharge them without a verdict.

A legal expert tells FOX 6 in Milwaukee that Brantner will likely be re-tried in the killing of the 18-year-old Beck.

On Tuesday, the jury first sent a message to Judge Gary Sharpe that they were deadlocked and unable to reach a verdict.

Later Tuesday afternoon, the 10 women and 2 men were sent back into deliberations. Another note came from the jury asking to be dismissed for the day and the judge approved the request.

The 62-year-old Dennis Brantner is charged with first-degree intentional homicide. Beck was traveling to Appleton for a work seminar from her home in Sturtevant when she disappeared.

Beck's van was found several days later in a Fond du Lac parking lot. Her body was later found in a ditch near Waupun about six weeks later.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - For the second day in a row, "bomb the system" graffiti was found spray-painted on a building in Green Bay.

Police say the graffiti was found at an AT&T switching station building near Chappell Elementary School. That's in the 200 block of N. Fisk Street.

A Green Bay police spokesman tells WTAQ that they believe it's the work of "tagging artists" and not affiliated with gang activity. It may be in reference to a 2002 movie entitled "Bomb the System".

On Tuesday, the Social Security Office in Green Bay was closed after the same message was found scrawled on the brick building. They hope surveillance video from nearby businesses will help lead to a suspect.

The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.

(Additional reporting by WTAQ's Melissa Barclay)

ALLOUEZ, WI (WTAQ) - Officials say three employees at the Green Bay Correctional Institution were assaulted by an inmate Wednesday.

In a release from the Brown County Sheriff's Department, the county's communications center get a call around 9:49 a.m. seeking a rescue squad for two stabbing victims. 

Investigators say the two victims were stabbed and beaten, while a third victim was taken to the hospital for evaluation due to injuries sustained in trying to restrain the inmate. The inmate, deputies say, had some minor cuts on his hand from the weapons and refused medical attention.

All 3 victims were treated and released from the hospital.

Interviews were conducted with the victims and witnesses to the attack. Charges will be referred to the Brown County District Attorney's Office later this week.

Names of those involved have not been released. The prison had been placed on temporary lockdown in order to investigate the attack.

(Reuters) - Fast-casual restaurant chain operator Noodles & Co said on Tuesday a recent data security incident may have compromised the security of payment information of some its customers.

The company said the possible data security incident has affected customers who used debit or credit cards at some of its locations between Jan. 31 and June 2.

The company said it has been working with third-party forensic investigators to determine how the incident occurred and what information was affected.

Noodles & Co confirmed that malware may have stolen credit or debit card data from some cards used at some of its locations. These cards are no longer at risk from the malware involved in this incident, the company said.

Noodles & Co began investigating in May after its credit card processor reported unusual activity.

Earlier this month, U.S. burger chain operator Wendy's Co said it had discovered additional instances of unusual credit card activity at some of its franchise-operated restaurants, widening the scope of a cyber attack the company reported in January.

(Reporting by Subrat Patnaik in Bengaluru; Editing by Sandra Maler and Leslie Adler)

UNDATED (WTAQ) - State officials want you to be safe this Fourth of July weekend.

"We all enjoy celebrating the birth of our nation with family and friends," says Major General Don Dunbar, Adjutant General and Wisconsin's Homeland Security Advisor. "Cookouts and fireworks are part of the fun for many Americans. However, make sure you're thinking about safety first when you're enjoying the day."

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 200 people go to the emergency room daily with fireworks-related injuries in the weeks surrounding the July 4th holiday. Officials say many of the fireworks accidents could have been prevented.

• Most injuries were burns to hands, fingers, head, legs and arms
• 1/3 of the injuries were to kids under the age of 15
• 74% of injured were male
• Sparklers are the number one cause of burns around the July 4th holiday

Fire and safety officials recommend the following safety tips when using fireworks:

• Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks. Adults igniting the fireworks should always wear eye protection and never have any part of the body over the firework
• Only buy legal fireworks from reliable sellers
• Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks
• Always have water ready in case of a fire (a garden hose or a bucket)
• Light fireworks on a smooth, flat surface away from buildings, dry leaves and flammable materials
• Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly
• Never throw or point fireworks at other people or animals
• Keep your pets indoors to reduce the risk that they will run loose and get injured. Many animals have very sensitive ears and can be stressed or frightened by fireworks

Other safety tips to remember over the holiday:

• Drink plenty of water and limit your alcohol and caffeine intake
• Never leave people or pets inside a parked car. Even with the windows cracked open, temperatures inside a vehicle can reach over 100 degrees in minutes
• Have an emergency kit in your vehicle. It should include a first-aid kit, bottled water and some energy bars. A car adaptor for your cell phone is also a good idea in case you need to call for help
• Learn about the latest traffic and road conditions by contacting 511 Wisconsin. This information, along with live traffic cameras and traffic alerts can be accessed on the 511 Wisconsin system, which includes a free mobile app, @511WI on Twitter, or at 511wi.gov.
• When attending various parades, fireworks displays and other gatherings, if you see something suspicious, remember to contact law enforcement. If you "See Something, Say Something".

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Police now know more about an accident involving several vehicles Wednesday night in Green Bay.

It happened after 9 p.m. at the intersection of University Avenue and Baird Street.

Captain Kevin Warych says speed and running a red light caused three cars to crash.

"Officers were able to locate several victims as well as a suspect driver. The suspect driver is going to be referred on some criminal charges and some traffic violations."

Multiple people were injured. The names those involved have not been released.

Warych says this is a good reminder to all drivers.

"Drive safely, be aware of your surroundings and follow all traffic laws so that we can prevent a collision."

Police say none of the injuries were serious.

(Additional reporting by WTAQ's Melissa Barclay)

MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - Closing arguments are set for today (THUR) in a federal lawsuit challenging several recent changes in Wisconsin election laws.

The case focuses on over a dozen voting-related laws passed by Republicans in recent years, which include the state's voter I-D requirement and restrictions on early voting times and locations.

It was brought by liberal advocacy groups and voters, who claim the laws discriminate against minorities, the poor, and young voters.

The state contends there's no evidence they have suppressed voter turnout though, while noting officials have worked hard to make sure qualified voters are able to cast ballots.

A ruling in the case is expected by the end of next month.

MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - "See something, say something" are the watchwords heading into the July 4th weekend.

Tod Pritchard with Wisconsin Emergency Management says it's better to err on the side of caution when something -- or someone -- doesn't seem right.

"it may be nothing, but it could be something. and that's why we'd rather have folks call law enforcement and have them check on something"

Pritchard says many events already have police or security present.

"like Summerfest or a ballgame. there's usually some type of security that I would reach out and tell them about that"

If that's not the case, call a police non-emegency number or 9-1-1.

"those little things could be significant. so, the police would much rather check out something and have it turn out to be nothing, than have it turnout to be something bad"