Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
Good morning, Green Bay.
Greyhound has launched a new bus route linking rural communities to major Midwest cities — the service offers one daily trip in each direction and stops in Green Bay at 1121 Radisson St. Tickets are available online or on the mobile app.
Heavy snow and shipping delays have strained rock salt supplies for independent contractors in Northeast Wisconsin while cities like De Pere report full stocks.
Some orders may take up to 60 days because suppliers are catching up (with Chicago backups available) to meet demand.
UW-Green Bay celebrated its topping out ceremony for the $101 million five-story Cofrin Technology and Education Center on Jan.
7 + the final structural beam was installed, paving the way for the modern library that will open in early 2027.
Green Bay Schools are making smaller safety updates after the board vetoed a weapons detection pilot program.
The district is launching a student safety ambassador program and updating its safety plans to better protect students.
Crews repaired a water main break that occurred Wednesday morning along Main Street (near Associated Bank) downtown; they worked to restore water service in the area.
Wisconsin health groups and state politicians have voiced mixed views after the CDC announced a reduction in recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11.
The revised plan will soon allow families more choice while experts warn of potential risks of disease resurgence and all vaccines remain available for high-risk children.
Green Bay Packers fans are invited to the airport this weekend to send off the team ahead of its wild card game.
The event offers supporters a chance to cheer the team on as it begins its playoff push.
Green Bay Austin Straubel Airport will host a public send-off for the Packers Friday — fans will gather before 12:30 p.m. at the terminal to cheer as Sargento’s Touchdowns for Hunger program will donate $2K per touchdown for local hunger relief.
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.
ComedyCity: After Dark
8:35-10:05 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — Ticket required — Experience unpredictable improv comedy with daring themes and hilarious audience interaction.
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