GREENLEAF, WI (WTAQ) - A Brown County dairy has been recognized for its efforts to prevent runoff into Fox River.

Brickstead Dairy in Greenleaf was also praised for not tilling its land, in receiving the 2017 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award.

The honor recognizes farms that make efforts to protect and conserve surrounding lands. Dan Brick is with Brickstead.

"I feel honored to receive this over my peers who also worked very hard. So hopefully I can take this award and show other people to help inspire them to help with conservation efforts on their farm."

Brickstead is the 99th farm to receive the award.

FOND DU LAC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - A Fond du Lac man and his wife get a chance Friday to thank the first responders who saved his life. 

Jeffrey Lorenz started experiencing chest pains while working at a construction site. 

A co-worker found him without a pulse and not breathing, initiating CPR until paramedics arrived. 

They were able to revive the man and get him to the hospital.

Lorenz says "it brings me joy to meet these people because I know that they don't see the best of outcomes most of the time, hence the reason why they're called."

Lorenz says something he never thought he would say...that he's excited to go back to work.  

KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ) - The deadline has come and gone for a Kaukauna resident to remove a tractor from his front lawn. 

City officials say they're reviewing their options after Joe Grundy failed to meet Friday's 3 pm deadline.

Grundy says he plans to appeal Thursday's municipal court decision.  

The city clerk notes Grundy has 20 days to file said appeal.

He argues the tractor is art, but the city says it's an ordinance violation.

Officials say the city could issue another ticket, for again violating the ordinance, or possibly tag the tractor with something similar to an abandoned vehicle sticker – which could result in it being towed,

DE PERE, WI (WTAQ- WLUK) - The effects of a recent presidential proclamation reducing the protection level on two national monuments in Utah, are being felt in Northeast Wisconsin.

A professor at St. Norbert College says the move could put her research in jeopardy.

At a place in southern Utah called 'The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument,' St. Norbert College geology professor Rebecca McKean revealed a little piece of history with each deliberate stroke of the brush.

"To me, it's just an absolutely incredible landscape with geology spanning millions and millions of years."

Since 2010, McKean and dozens of her students used the land as part of their fossil-finding research.

But a presidential proclamation this week, could bring changes.

"The families and communities of Utah know and love this land the best. And you know how to take care of your land," said President Donald Trump.

Trump's executive order removed the protection status on parts of two of Utah's National Monuments, leaving decisions how to manage and develop the land to the state.

"Your timeless bond with the outdoors should not be replaced with the whims and regulations of regulators thousands and thousands of miles away," said Trump.

McKean says her field work will be affected.

"I'm upset about it, because it will have a great impact on my research. It will have a big impact on my research with students, unfortunately."

McKean discovered a marine reptile at Grand Staircase-Escalante in 2012.

"This plesiosaur is 92.5 million years old."

McKean is among 150 scientists from 19 states who signed a letter to the president supporting the monuments.

"I think that every American should be concerned about this, or at least aware of what's happening. And that our public land, your public lands are the things that are being removed from protected status."

The plan to shrink the Utah monuments is also being challenged in court, with multiple lawsuits having been filed.

Supporters of Trump's move welcomed the fight, saying it will answer questions about presidential power involving the protection of land.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Like many local communities, the City of Green Bay has been preparing for the white stuff to fall. 

With 2-4 inches of snow expected for much of Northeast Wisconsin from Friday evening into early Saturday, Green Bay has made plans to send its plows out around 3 am Saturday, if warranted. 

Director of Parking and Operations Chris Pirlot is asked how many trucks we're expected to hit the roads.

"The full compliment for the full City of Green Bay snow plow operation is about 110 vehicles, and that includes: dump trucks, road graders, front-end loaders with the plow and wing attachments, tractors that scoop out the cul de sacs." 

As a result, Pirlot urges motorists to be cautious.

"We have very experienced drivers, and they know what they're doing, but there are blind spots around big trucks.  It's inevitable, it's the way the trucks are built and designed."

Pirlot notes any white film you might see on the road is something called 'brine,' which helps melt snow.

OUTAGAMIE CO, (WTAQ) - Police sent out for a report just after 3 a. m. this morning (SUNDAY) after a driver hits a utility pole near Kaukauna.

It happened on WIS 96 on County JJ.

Officials say the driver of the vehicle fled the scene.

East bound traffic is blocked at Kelso Road and west bound traffic is blocked at Shawn Court.

The roads were shut down for hours.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - One by one, secret elves assembled bags of food with oatmeal, mac and cheese, ravioli, speghettios and much more.

Nine-year-old Brooke Shaw was one of those helpers, and she's determined to help fill tummies.

Shaw told FOX 11, "I'm feeling really happy because I'm helping families and the families need help."

People as young as 3 and as wise as 94-years-old came to the YMCA in Downtown Green Bay Saturday to take part in 'George's Secret Elves' project.

George is the father of Kathleen Johnson.

She started the program six years ago in honor of her dad, who passed away from cancer.

"It's one of those things where you reflect on and of course you wish they can be here but out of something so sad, comes something so beautiful."

Six-hundred bags full of food will be distributed to students in the 21C after school program; that includes seven Green Bay area schools.

"Usually children get 3 square meals at school and then sometimes snacks, but over the holiday they don't always get that," said Johnson.

Helpers were excited to see the community come together to combat the hunger issue.

Melissa Benendon of Green Bay tells FOX 11...

"I was honestly shocked at the number of bags and the number of people here and like all the snacks and treats that people brought to share."

Tables of food and gifts were also set aside for local vets, homeless shelters and nursing homes.

ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Shopko once again partnered with Toys for Tots to make the holiday season brighter for kids in need.

The partnership has collected thousands of toys for kids for over 20 years.

Members of the Marine Corp were also on hand to help collect donations.

To make the day even sweeter, Shopko matched all donations received Saturday.

Michelle Hansen, Public Relations and Shopko Foundation manager, says supporting programs like Toys for Tots and its mission is what the holiday's are all about.

"I feel that every child deserves to have a happy holiday so supporting these programs and helping families in need is really the stuff that counts especially during this season."

If you missed today's collection event, you still have time to donate.

New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at all Shopko locations until the end of next week.

APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The college held it's formal graduation ceremony Saturday.

Sarah Mahamed, a graduate of Fox Valley Tech graduate, represented the class as student speaker.

Appleton Mayor Tim Hanna gave the commencement address.

Each year, around 2,000 students graduate from Fox Valley Tech.

The school offers many degrees including health and human services, transportation manufacturing and public safety.

ALLOUEZ (WTAQ-WLUK) - Allouez Catholic Cemetery held an All Souls Remembrance program Saturday.

The cremated remains of love ones were blessed and buried for free.

Bishop David Ricken oversaw the special ceremony at the chapel mausonleum.

He says with more people chosing cremation today, some remains end up on a shelf.

Ricken tells Fox 11 a proper burial is important for the deceased and the living.

"Life has a cycle, and death has a cycle, grieving has a cycle and part of that cycle is to be able to bring to completion the grieving and placing the person in a tomb is a way of have the finality happen."

Families of nine individuals took part in Saturday's first-ever no-cost program.

CLEVELAND, OH (WTAQ)- For the second straight week, the Packers kept there playoff hopes alive with an overtime win.

Brett Hundley hooked up with his favorite target Davante Adams on a 25-yard touchdown pass in overtime, completing a 27-21 come from behind win.

The drive was set up on a DeShone Kizer interception as he was being pressured by Clay Matthews on the Browns overtime possession. 

For Adams, it was his second score of the game. 

Adams also caught a touchdown to force overtime in the final minute of the fourth quarter.

Hundley finished 35 of 46 with three touchdowns.

Kizer finished with three touchdown passes, including one to Josh Gordon, who played in his first game since December 2014.

Jamaal Williams scored twice for Green Bay.

The win keeps the Packers in the hunt for a NFC Wildcard spot, and keeps the Browns winless at 0-13.

NEENAH, WI (WTAQ) - A 28-year-old Menasha man was hit by a train in the 100 block of North Lake Street near the parking lot of Herb and Dolly Smith Park Sunday night.

The Neenah Police Department says the call came in around 7:15, and the man was taken to the hospital with significant injuries.

The man was hit by a Canadian National train, according to police.

Police are asking the public for help and say if you saw the incident or what happened before the man was hit, call Neenah police at 920-886-6000.

APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - Authorities have arrested a Menasha man for dragging an Appleton police officer alongside his car.

The officer was on foot patrol when he noticed a 46-year-old man driving recklessly and speeding inside a parking ramp Saturday night.

Police say the officer tried to get the driver to stop, but he kept going. When the man stopped his car and was told to shut it off, police say he refused.

When the officer reached in, police say the man accelerated and dragged the officer.

The officer freed himself and was treated for minor injuries.

Officers arrested the man when he parked in the ramp and tried to run away.

USA Today Network-Wisconsin reports he was treated at a hospital for an injury and released to police.

DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - It's a moment Pastor Shawn Hennessy of Life Church in De Pere tells Fox 11 gave him a sense of pride.

"I feel tired, I'll be honest with you, but I feel better than I thought I would."

Hennessy participated in 'The Honolulu Marathon', in Hawaii Sunday.

Each of the 26 miles wasn't just a test of his physical ability, it was to draw attention to a good cause.

"Rescuing these girls from human trafficking. Literally, from being sex slaves, which you'd never imagine happening in Green Bay, but it is every day."

He ran to raise money for "Run from Trafficking."

It's a fundraiser aimed to help sex trafficking victims in Northeast Wisconsin.

"He set a goal of 26.2-thousand-dollars, which matches the miles for a marathon," said Gregg Sweger, who is a part of the ministry.

Sweger says over the last year, they've been working closely with Eye Heart World.

It's a non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against human trafficking.

"We definitely have a heart to rescue."

He says the money raised will go to the 'Rose Home' in Green Bay.

"To actually help the women who are currently in the Rose Home, who have been rescued out of sex trafficking, but who also will be in the future."

The home is a safe place for victims of sex trafficking.

As he inched closer to the finish line, Hennessy says there was one thing that kept him going.

"A sense of pride in those girls, who literally could have thrown it in, so if they're not going to quit, there's so much more for us."

APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - A local healthcare professional is reminding people to practice safety habits when clearing snow this winter.

ThedaCare Injury Prevention Coordinator Kathi Hegranes gives advice for folks who shovel their snow.

"Consider a curved handle, which will help you keep your back straighter.  It's also important because people are different heights, that they consider how long their shovel is."

Hegranes suggests people push the snow, rather than lift it, and avoid throwing loads over the shoulder.

"Be out there multiple times.  You'll have lighter loads.  You can use, perhaps, a smaller shovel if it's a heavy snow."

She also has tips for those who use snow blowers.

"Are you running over the cord if it's an electric snowblower? Because that can cause electrocution or a burn.  The engine is so hot, very likely to burn your hands."

Hegranes says it's important to follow practices that prevent hand and finger injuries.  

One involves the possibility of motors and blades springing back.

"Quite often, even if the machine is off, it can recoil, and even amputate a figure."

She also advises keeping hands away from moving parts and using a clearing tool to take care of any jams.

Hegranes suggests refueling outside in open air, never refueling when the engine is running, and turning the machine off if going instead, even briefly.

In addition, she recommends people be at least 15 years old to operate a snow blower and for those who have troubles clearing snow to hire someone.  

She notes there are more than 11,500 shoveling-related injuries reported each year, along with 500 amputations and over 5,000 emergency room visits resulting from snow blower usage.  

KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ) - Three new citations have been issued against the Kaukauna man who has refused to remove a tractor from his front lawn. 

Joe Grundy was issued citations for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for violating city ordinance. 

Grundy failed to comply with a municipal judge's order to remove the tractor by 3 pm Friday, formally appealing that ruling on Monday. 

City officials say no additional citations will be issued now that the appeal is filed, with Grundy seeking a six-person jury trial.

Grundy has argued that the tractor is a form of art.  

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The executive director of a local non-profit has expressed interest in a city government position.

On Broadway Inc. Executive Director Brian Johnson says he plans to challenge Green Bay Alderman Guy Zima for his 9th District aldermanic seat.

Johnson says his campaign will focus on improving roads/services, neighborhood safety, police/fire protection, and essential city services.

He's a father of two who has a bachelor's degree in Political Science from UW-Madison.

Johnson has held various roles in government, the private sector, and non-profit organizations.  

He also works with the Greater Green Bay Chamber, managing its 'young professionals' program. 

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Six Green Bay area hospitals have joined a national effort to promote literacy development.

As part of the 'Reach Out and Read' program, the Prevea Health Care centers will have doctors give books to children ranging from six months to five years old.

Dr. Michelle Hill says "reading is a very important part of childhood development and in language skills, it's important for brain development in general."

The program serves almost five million children across the country each year.

MISHICOT, WI (WTAQ) - A Mishicot mother's pain, is the inspiration and drive behind a newly signed law designed to save lives.

"It was tragedy gone to victory in three years"

Monday's signing of Dillon's Law stitched the wounds of Angel Mueller, who lost her 18-year old son  Dillon, three years ago from an alegeric reaction to a bee sting.

Dillon died from anaphylactic shock, and Mueller said, had an EpiPen been available, the outcome would have been different.

"When Dillon got stung, nobody could recongnize what was happening to him, and there we no EpiPens available to save his life. He was unconscious within ten minutes, and had an EpiPen been available, he would still be with us today."

Mueller said the life-changing event was what sparked her to work on saving other's lives.

"The second I saw Dillon on the grass that night, I said to myself that I was going to go everything in my power to make a difference. I did that, we did that" she said.

The difference was made in the form of "Dillon's Law".

The bill, named after Dillon Mueller, was authored by Senator Luther Olsen and Representative Andre Jacque.

The new law makes EpiPens more accessible in case someone is suffering from anaphylactic shock.

Mueller said her idea was modeled after another life-saving measure.

"I decided to model my life after the Amber Alert."

Mueller said both the Amber Alert and Dillons Law are efforts to prevent tragedies from reoccurring.

Since her son passed away, Angel has trained on use of EpiPens, and is putting that training to use by offering free classes.

She says EpiPens are easy to learn to use, and just like CPR, taking the time to learn the techniques, will save a life if needed.

"Have it in your First Aid kit, and be able to recognize the signs and symptoms and be able to give it."Angel got the momentum for the Dillon's Law with the help of State Representative Andre Jacque and State Senator Luther Olsen.

Mueller said it was Representative Jacque that listened to her idea of adding the words "trained individuals" to a bill that was designed to give more people access to EpiPens.

Monday's signing was a Mishicot High School, the same place where the family held Dillon's wake three years ago.

"That gymnasium has held horrible memories for us, but with the signing taking place here, I will no longer think, Wow this is the place where I saw my dead son laying, but rather, Wow this is the place where we made changes."

Muller says having the law in Wisconsin is great, but she is putting the pieces together to take it to the next level. 

"I have contacts started in many places, and I want to take "Dillon's Law" nationwide"