Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
Good morning, Green Bay.
🏘️ Community
Green Bay Sail & Paddle released its 2025 Impact Report detailing a summer that welcomed 850 participants, launched sailboats, and worked with over twenty nonprofits.
The report also shows that more than $18,000 in scholarships were awarded to support access to water activities.
Tony Pichler, a veteran local leader who helped start several programs for the homeless, has been named the 2025 Inspire Change Changemaker Award recipient by the Packers.
He runs Envision Greater Green Bay, collaborating with local groups to guide future community growth.
Green Bay residents can enjoy a busy weekend with the UW-Green Bay women's basketball game at 6 p.m. today at Kress Events Center, Dry January mocktails at Titletown Brewing noon to 3 p.m. on Jan.
3, and the final Festival of Trees at the National Railroad Museum through Jan. 4.
🎓 Education
Green Bay area school districts are set to hire new superintendents and add fresh school board members, with some planning referendums to address funding gaps.
Three elementary schools will close while a new Starr Elementary opens for the 2026-27 year.
UW-Green Bay is set to launch dynamic leadership programs in 2026 that offer certificate courses, including Emotional Intelligence for Impactful Leadership & Supervisory Essentials.
The programs aim to equip current and future leaders with the skills and confidence to lead boldly.
🏥 Health
Hospitals in northeast Wisconsin celebrated the first newborns of 2026 when several facilities welcomed healthy babies early Thursday.
Aurora Medical Centers in Two Rivers and Manitowoc — Emplify Health by Bellin and ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah also marked the New Year with their tiniest arrivals.
📰 Lifestyle
Packers quarterback Jordan Love and his wife Ronika Stone Love announced on New Year's Day that they are expecting their first child in spring.
They shared the news on social media with a photo showing a baby onesie featuring his #10 jersey.
🏈 Sports
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love and wife Ronika Stone announced on Instagram they are expecting their first child and that Love will miss today's game in recovery from a concussion.
The couple married in June 2025 (Stone met Love as a rookie and plays professional volleyball).
🎉 Green Bay Events
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ComedyCity: After Dark
8:35-10:05 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of immersive improv comedy with daring humor and audience interaction.
AK7 & P81 Patrolling Concert
9 p.m. — Mi Pueblo Restaurant — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of regional music with AK7 and P81 Patrolling.
Live Music Night with Amy Jo and The Down Glow
7:30-11 p.m. — Anduzzi's Sports Club - Howard — No cover — Experience an energetic live performance by Amy Jo and The Down Glow in Green Bay.
Lamento Show of Durango
8 p.m. — Mi Pueblo Restaurant — Tickets available — Experience the explosive energy of Banda Lamento with a night of vibrant regional music.
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