FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - When Fond du Lac High School senior Emily Furman saw the risks of prescription drug abuse, she joined a group called 'Students Raise Awareness on Prescription Misuse', also known as STAAND.

Furman told FOX 11...

"I personally know a lot of people that have suffered through drugs and its negative consequences."

She explains what the group is all about

"STAAND is a group of students at the high school and we're basically the voice of a drug free community and we raise awareness."

The group sent letters to parents encouraging them to talk to their children.

Emily Brooks also attends Fond du Lac High School.

Brooks told FOX 11, "We are doing a Kahoot and emailing our principal drug facts so he can say them over the announcement."

Several posters were put around the building to bring awareness, many include facts that shatter myths about drug abuse and include both national and local statistics of Fond du Lac youth.

One poster read, "Myth: Most drugs are acquired through a drug dealer. Fact: Most teens who abuse prescription drugs get them from friends or relatives, sometimes without them knowing."

Last year, 8th, 10th and 11th grade students were surveyed.

In that survey, when asked about the previous 30 days, five percent of students admitted to using prescription drugs that were not prescribed to them.

Ellen Sorensen with the Drug Free Communities of Fond du Lac says....

"A lot of addiction issues or non-medical issues come from sharing prescription drugs, many people don't understand that it's illegal to share prescription drugs."

Sorensen is urging people to dispose the medicine they no longer need, preventing anyone else from getting their hands on it.

There are drug drop boxes set up at police stations around Northeast Wisconsin.

OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The warmer temperatures and rain have had a noticeable effect on the ice on Lake Winnebago.

Trucks splashed on and off Lake Winnebago Monday afternoon.

"Right now there's a lot of water sitting on top of the ice."

Don Herman of SUNK? Dive and Ice Service tells FOX 11 some places have up to two feet of standing water.

He says much of the water will flow into holes and cracks in the ice, which can make those bigger, creating hazards.

"Hopefully the wind, or it gets cold tonight and it freezes on top of the ice, but it's gonna get cold and get warm again so we'll have to see what goes on."

Herman hopes drivers try to stay off the ice in the next few days.

"If they go out in the morning they'll bust it all up and it just makes it difficult for plowing when we do get snow and that stuff."

The wind is also causing concern and some issues for shanties on different parts of the lake.

"When it gets windy and they're not anchored down, once it gets the snow off they're just like a sail. I've already seen them go 20 miles," Herman explained.

Adrian Veach wasn't taking any chances.

"Just moving my shack...because a lot of water is out there right now.

Veach says he's more worried about his shanty getting stuck.

"The shack will freeze in...it becomes a fish crib!"

Luckily, Herman said, at this point the ice itself is still solid, about 22 inches thick.

"And it's really good ice."

But, he also said, with the weird winter weather, that could always change.

"You just don't know! Rain one day, below zero the next".

Since no ice is ever considered totally safe, Herman advises you to check with the local fishing club before going out.

TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF, WI (WTAQ) - One person died and two other people, including a one-year-old boy, were taken to the hospital following a crash in Waupaca County.

The two-vehicle crash happened just before noon Monday, on County Road B, approximately 100 yards west of County Road O in the Town of Little Wolf.

Officials say a westbound vehicle lost control and crossed the centerline, striking an eastbound vehicle.

The driver and lone occupant of the westbound vehicle, a 24-year-old Manawa woman, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the eastbound vehicle, a 26-year-old rural Manawa woman and a one-year-old boy were taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay Police are investigating after a local business's computer network was hacked and money and information were stolen.

Police have not identified the business.

Investigators say the hackers used a known vulnerability to get into the company's computer system.

The hackers stole personal information from human resources files, then used that to steal what police call "significant amounts" of money from several people.

Investigators say the company that made the software knew about the vulnerability and made a security patch available last October.

But apparently the company did not update its computer system.

It is not known if this exploit is being attempted at other area businesses.

Police say incident demonstrates how vital it is to maintain public facing computer systems with the latest security patches from the server companies as cyber actors will attempt to use exploits as long as they are finding vulnerable systems.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A Tuesday kickoff for Brown County's 200th anniversary celebration.

The year-long observation will feature a variety of events.

"We wanted to make sure that when we were looking at the history of Brown County, why we were named Brown County and recognizing the veterans who made the community as strong as it is."

County Executive Troy Streckenbach has unveiled the calendar of events for the year-long effort.

He says the goal is to celebrate the past and look ahead to the county's future.

"We didn't get here these last 200 years just by existence.  We are here because of efforts of a community that came together and said it's important for us to grow, prosper, and live an enjoyable life." 

Streckenbach says there will be three main events, the first being the May 29 opening of an 'Our Brown County' exhibit at the Neville Public Museum. 

"We wanted to look at 50 places, 50 people, 50 dates that truly made Brown County what it is." 

He notes the second will also take place at the museum, an October 26 Brown County birthday party.

The third is having a 'Flight of Champions' honor flight depart from Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport on November 1.

"To recognize the veterans of our community.  Our great country, this county is only able to have the freedom that we've had because of the sacrifices the men and women have made."  

Streckenbach encourages the public to participate throughout the year on various social media channels by using the hashtag '#BroCo200' when at a celebratory gathering.

Click here to list a calendar of events, and contact the Brown County Executive's office to suggest any events that could be added to the list.  

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN (WTAQ) - A company that employs more than 3,000 people in Northeast Wisconsin has announced plans to cut jobs.

Kimberly-Clark says it will eliminate 5,000-5,500 positions (12-13% of its total workforce) in an effort to lower costs.

The company, which makes Kleenex and Huggies, also intends to either close or sell roughly ten manufacturing plants and exit some of its low-margin businesses that make up around 1% of its sales.

In addition, the manufacturer says it plans to expand production elsewhere.

Kimberly-Clark employs about 3,000 people at its Appleton, Marinette, and Neenah locations.

No word on where the cuts will take place.

The Dallas-based company projects a pre-tax savings of $500-million to $550-million dollars by the end of 2021, expecting total pre-tax restructuring changes ranging from $1.7-billion to $1.9-billion dollars.

Kimberly-Clark has announced mixed fourth-quarter 2017 results.  The adjusted profit of $1.57 per share was three cents above projections, but its $4.58-billion dollar revenue was slightly below expectations.

The manufacturer's annual sales declined for the stretch from 2013-2016, but annual sales reportedly rose slighly in 2017.

Shares climbed 1.6% before markets opened. 

JAMESTOWN, ND (WTAQ)- An Oshkosh man is behind bars in North Dakota.

Sheriff officials in Stutsman County say they arrested Bee Thor of Oshkosh after a traffic stop in Jamestown, North Dakota that turned up 476 pounds of marijuana.

Stutsman County Sheriff Chad Kaiser said Interstate 94 has become a pipeline for drug smuggling.

"This isn't just personal use stuff, this is big loads that are coming through the area."

Kaiser added that in the past month, they have seized over 700 pounds of marijuana. He said however, this stop was eye opening for many.

"The community is pretty surprised at this as well, as far as the quanity that is coming through.

Kaiser said they continue to find what they can, but still wonder how much they are missing.

"What are we really hitting, I mean, are we even putting a dent into it. It is troubling."

Thor was one of two men taken into custody, and was charged with felony and misdemeanor drug possession.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ)- The Green Bay Police Department is investigating a rash of damage complaints. 

Officers say they have received seven complaints of car or house windows being shot with a BB gun.

Polcie say the reports are coming from the Navarino Neighborhood and the Far East side of District D during various times of the day.

Police say if home owners have a surveillance option, to review recordings, and report anything suspicious.

Those with information relating to the person(s) involved in the damage complaints are urged to contact Lt. Rick Belanger at the Green Bay Police at 920-448-3208. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward by contacting Green Bay Area Crime Stoppers by phone (920) 432-7867, through their website at www.432stop.com, or by downloading the P3 tip app through Google Play or the App Store.

ABRAMS, WI (WTAQ)- A local corporation is among 11 statewide grant recipients. 

The Oconto County Economic Development Corporation has received the grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.

The presentation took place in Abrams Tuesday.

The $43-thousand dollar matching grant will be used to provide coaching and training to up to 30 startup companies.  

"This grant for Oconto County will enable us to continue our ongoing working relationship with economic growth advisers," said Paul Ehrfurth of Oconto County Economic Development Corporation. "That enables us to continue to working with these 27 companies as well as identify some new ones."

The grants are being awarded to local and regional organizations to help develop or expand innovative programs aimed at advancing the climate for entrepreneurship.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - New names have been unveiled for two area animal shelters that recently joined the Wisconsin Humane Society.

The 'Bay Area Humane Society' in Green Bay is now the 'Wisconsin Humane Society Green Bay Campus.'

Sturgeon Bay's 'Door County Humane Society' is now the 'Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus.'

WHS President and CEO Anne Reed says the names will be consistent with their Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and Racine locations.

"A consistent name is necessary to brand recognition.  The more people recognize that WHS is the organization responsible for improving the welfare of animals in their community and in Wisconsin, the more they will support our work. And we need that support to continue lifesaving services for animals and the people who love them.” 

The takeover was approved in November.

OCONTO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - It's looking like a popular Oconto County campground will not be open this year. 

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest officials cite safety concerns in saying the Boulder Lake Campgrounds are closed until further notice. 

"I'm not able to talk about what those safety concerns are, but the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest's number one priority is public safety. We're doing this in the interest of public safety, and reasons that are outside of our control."

Public Affairs Officer Hilary Markin says they are not accepting reservations, with those who already booked getting a refund.

"Some of those were some of the same families, but there were 87 reservations made, as of January 2, that were canceled, and refunds were issued."

Markin notes the Boulder Lake recreation area is currently open, but says that may soon change. 

"Typically the campground opens May 1. So if we go forward with a closure at that site, obvoulsy we'll do some messaging around that but right now, it's just a closure until further notice."

She expects they'll make up for the lost income at their eight other area sites.  

MARINETTE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Town of Peshtigo residents concerned about the quality of their drinking water packed Little River Country Club for a community meeting Tuesday night.

Jeffrey Lamont, who has a home in the Town of Peshtigo and worked for an environmental firm for 28 years tells FOX 11....

“If I wanted to sell my house and I have to disclose I have a contaminated well, who is going to want to buy my property?”

Lamont's well is one of 25 in the area that tested positive for two compounds that carry major health risks.

8 wells tested above the EPA's Health Advisory Limit. 17 tested below and 57 wells had no detection of the compounds.

“It can impact pregnancies for women, it's considered a potential carcinogen.”

Wisconsin follows EPA guidelines for the two compounds, PFOA an PFOS. Some states have their own guidelines, which are much stricter than the EPA’s standard.

Tyco Fire Products, which is owned by Johnson Controls, first detected groundwater contamination at its training facility in 2013.

John Perkins is executive director of environment, health, and safety for Tyco....

“The firefighting foam that was utilized at the facility did make its way into the groundwater of the facility, so that is the primary mechanism of transport as we know it today.”

Perkins says Tyco decided to start testing private wells in the area late last year.

“We will resample all of the private wells we've sampled to date, number one. Number two, we're going to further do delineation off site within the groundwater of this area.”

Tyco shared that plan with residents at the meeting, one of several the company plans to hold throughout this year.

“We expect to look at long-term solutions, whether that's providing municipal water supply, whether that's looking at a deep bedrock well,” said Perkins.

That sounds good to Lamont...

“We're looking for clarity; we're looking for open communications with Johnson Controls on this. To date, we just don't feel like we've gotten that.”

The DNR is overseeing Tyco's efforts to investigate and fix the contamination. It's a process DNR officials believe could take months.

Lamont believes it will likely be years before things are back to normal.

Tyco has been providing bottled water to all the homes with wells that are being tested.

A system to remove the contaminants has been offered to any home that tested above the EPA standard.

OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The City of Oshkosh is lowering its fine for possessing a small amount of marijuana.

The city council voted six to one on the measure Tuesday night.

Now, the fine for first offense possession of 25 grams or less of marijuana will be $200. That's down from a $325 fine.

Mark Kelderman tells FOX 11 it's a very small step in the right direction.

"We had 3,700 people that signed up for 25. They didn't sign up for 200."

Kelderman is part of a group called Decriminalize Oshkosh. He's referring to a petition the organization circulated asking the city to lower the first time fine all the way down to $25 dollars.

Kelderman says progressive states and cities are embracing marijuana.

"It's a safe alternative to opiates. It's proven beneficial for so many people, you know, across the spectrum of illnesses. I won't enumerate them all now. They're well-known and well-documented."

Mayor Steve Cummings was the only council member to vote against lowering the fine to $200.

"I think by reducing, by reducing a fine, what you're really doing, you're condoning illegal behavior, almost encouraging it. If the fine is enough that it hurts, maybe they'll realize that it isn't worth breaking the law."

Cummings tells FOX 11 it's not up to cities to change laws. He said that's up to legislators in Madison.

"There's a law in the state of Wisconsin. If you break the law there are consequences and there are penalties."

But Kelderman said cities can send a message to Madison by taking steps like lowering fines.

And, he says this will not be the end of the movement to get the number down to $25.

"You know, we're not done yet."

The council considered lowering the fine to $150, but only three of the seven council members voted to approve that part of the measure.

APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - An Appleton resident is okay after being rescued from a house fire.

Appleton firefighters were called to the home on W. Reeve Street just after 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Upon arrival, crews saw smoke inside the home.

Once inside, emergency crews found the resident lying on the floor by the door.

The resident was safely taken out of the house and evaluated for possible injuries. They were not transported to the hospital.

Fire crews determined the cause of the fire was burnt food on the stove.

Officials say the resident had fallen down while cooking and was unable to turn the stove off.

The fire was contained to the stove and the home had working smoke detectors.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Officials are reporting a strong 2017 season in the Port of Green Bay.

Overall port tonnage totaled 1.833-million metric tons, a 1% increase from the year prior.

Officials say 64% of the cargo delivered was coal, cement, and limestone.

Salt imports were up 95%.

Shipments of petroleum products from domestic sources were down 40%, but shipments from foreign sources were up 124%.

The 166 ships that passed through the port was a 5% increase from 2016.

The season ran from March 21 through this past Monday, 15 days longer than last year.

BRUSSELS, WI (WTAQ)- Fire officials say a barn fire in Door County has resulted in the loss of two horses and some cats. 

The fire occurred Tuesday evening, on the 8000 block of School Road

Fire crews said te barn was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived, and the barn is a total loss.

While some animals died in the fire, they were able to save three horses by getting them out of the barn safely.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

OCONTO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ)- The Oconto County Sheriff's Office has released more information about the reason for a temporary closing of a Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Campground.

Officals say they are working with State and Federal counterparts to manage the risks, but stated that the risks are "related specifically to a local property owner, who has been identified as a potential threat to the safety off those who utilize the campground."

Officals call the issue stabliazed, and plan to release more information at a later date.

Details on the closing were also released by the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest officials, stating plans are to temporarily close Boulder Lake Campground for the 2018 recreation season and no reservations will be accepted until further notice.

Reservations already made will be cancelled and refunds generated.

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has many other recreation sites thatprovide a similar experience including Bagley Rapids, Bear Lake, Boot Lake, FranklinLake, Laura Lake, Luna White Deer, Richardson Lake and Spectacle Lake Campgrounds.

The Forest’s also stated that their number one priority is public safety.

OCONTO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ)- Businesses in Oconto County are being warned of counterfeit money that has been circulating. 

Sheriff Mike Jansen and Suring Police Chief Phil Christensen said they have been taking several counterfiet money complaints from businesses. 

The bills are being reported to be in any denomination, including $20 dollar bills and $100 dollar bills.

The fake bills are labeled with the words "FOR MOTION PICTURE USE ONLY" on the front, but it is going easily unnoticed. 

Police say those receiving money should pay extra close attention, and say looking at the back of the bill will help because the back look conterfeit.

Oconto County Sheriff’s Office Investigators are working with the Secret Service to find those who are presenting this false money, which also has been discovered in surrounding counties. 

Anyone with any information with regard to the perpetrators should immediately contact the OCSO at 920 834-6925

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A trial date has been set for the former Menominee Tribal Police officer accused of having inappropriate contact with a teenage girl on social media.

Basil O'Kimosh will head to trial on April 3.

Prosecutors say the 39-year-old contacted the 15-year-old on Facebook, later sending sexual pictures.

In court on Wednesday, Federal Judge William Griesbach denied a motion from the defense that would throw out alleged Snapchat conversations that took place between the officer and the victim.

The defense aruged that Fourth Amendment rights were violated, but that was not upheld.

GREEN BAY (WTAQ) – OSHA is investigating a death that took place last week at Ultra Plating in Green Bay. 

The death at the Pearl Street business happened on January 18.

No details about the death or investigation have been released.