Good morning, Green Bay.

Porter's Patch in Navarino hosts Farmtoberfest with a one-acre pumpkin patch featuring over 68 varieties and family activities like pumpkin painting and a corn maze challenge; the event runs each Friday through Sunday until Halloween.

Fall Fest on Broadway returns to downtown Green Bay today at Veterans Memorial Park with over 30 vendors and family-friendly activities (including bounce houses, a corn pit, and princess appearances) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Feeding America data shows hunger nearly doubled since the pandemic as high food prices and new work rules push more Wisconsin residents to food pantries statewide.

The report finds 13% food insecurity, and experts warn shortages may worsen in coming months (pressuring families' budgets).

On Oct. 1, state test results showed local math scores dropped in every school district while reading scores improved for many third- to fifth-graders under the new literacy law (Act 20).

Overall, English scores remained mostly unchanged.

Six school districts have partnered to offer a free digital safety event for parents, educators, and community members to learn how to prevent sextortion.

It will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 at the Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center — seating is limited, so early arrival is advised.

Green Bay-based Ink Shrink Tattoo posted a video on Wednesday showing a tattoo session conducted between gas station pumps in Brown County, and on Friday health officials warned that unlicensed tattooing poses serious health risks (including infections) and violates local regulations.

Skateboarders from Minneapolis, Chicago, and local kids gathered for Gromtoberfest at 2351 Holmgren Way in Ashwaubenon this weekend.

The event began Friday with a bowl jam and a Halloween costume contest and features divisions for beginners, intermediate, advanced, and girls (prizes come from local vendors).