Good morning, Green Bay.

Wisconsin is testing a new online portal that simplifies filing restraining orders for domestic abuse victims in eight counties including Brown County.

The online system cuts courthouse visits to give advocates more time to guide victims through next steps.

A local nonprofit hosts Pooches & Pints Barktoberfest on Saturday, Oct.

17 at Green Isle Park in Allouez from noon to 4 p.m. Sponsored by Somerville Architecture, the event offers live music from Acoustic Endorphins, food from Enzo's Kitchen, and dog and non-dog vendors to help fund vetting costs.

Bishop Frank Dewane — a Green Bay native who led the Diocese of Venice for nearly two decades — died Wednesday, Oct.

7 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He retired May 13 and served as apostolic administrator until July 11.

Native plants are transforming Harvey Street park with an AARP Community Challenge grant — funding the Path for Pause project with seasonal art and wildlife support.

Visitors will enjoy the new meditation labyrinth when work wraps up next month.

Residents enjoyed near-perfect autumn weather today as families walked near Lambeau Field and fished along the Fox River while many biked for National Bike to School Day.

The warm, sunny conditions boost outdoor activities (Packers-Bears game approaching) before cooler days set in.

At about 4 p.m. Friday, the Green Bay Metro Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Windward Road that left three pets dead and displaced four residents; the home suffered heavy damage (estimated at $195,000) while no people were hurt.

Heritage Hill State Park's historic Cotton House, built in the 1840s, has drawn paranormal investigators who report ghostly activity among early pioneer artifacts.

Investigators from Windigo Paranormal visited the location recently (without finding concrete evidence) to support local historical sites.

Green Bay Area Public School District honored eight alumni and a former teacher in its Hall of Fame ceremony last night at the Hotel Northland.

Inductees were selected for their professional and community contributions from local high schools (the event was emceed by FOX 11’s Ben Krumholz).

Green Bay School District will present its proposed $313.5M budget at two public hearings (starting Oct.

12) to finalize tax rates. Stakeholders (from the community) can attend to share their input.

Experts warned on Oct.

9 that a warmer winter may let more ticks & mosquitoes survive due to milder temperatures and less snow from El Niño. Officials say increased insect activity could affect allergy seasons and benefit pollinators for next year.

In 2022, WHEDA ended Newcap’s housing voucher contract after staff questioned its payment requests (according to obtained emails), withdrawing the federal grant meant to subsidize rent for low-income families.