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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Fox Crossing family received keys to their new home last Thursday as Habitat for Humanity and local partners started efforts to expand affordable housing in the Fox Valley. Habitat reported the region needs over 18,000 homes to keep pace with rising demand. FOX 11
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ An unknown developer is seeking to buy land in Greenleaf for a proposed AI data center near LedgeStone Vineyard, sparking concerns over property values. Local stakeholders will host an informational session Monday at Gnarly Cedar Brewing and a town meeting Wednesday at Wrightstown Town Hall to discuss the project. 94.3 Jack FM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital installed a kitten scanner to help children practice MRI and CT scans on stuffed animals and ease scan anxiety. The new system — funded by a donation from the Ariens Family Foundation — was unveiled today in Green Bay. WBAY
- ➤ Health officials in northeast Wisconsin are urging residents to test for radon during Radon Action Month, as winter may cause levels to rise in homes. Outagamie County is offering free test kits at a public health vending machine. 94.3 Jack FM
- ➤ Wisconsin health officials maintained their guidance to give all children vaccines (flu, COVID-19, meningococcal, RSV, hepatitis A and B, rotavirus) even after the CDC limited these shots to high-risk groups. Parents with questions should consult pediatricians. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ Local doctors reported that injuries, including head injuries, broken bones, and cuts, have increased as kids enjoy winter sports like skiing, snowboarding and sledding — they advise proper helmet fit and warm layers to prevent these injuries. WBAY
- ➤ During Radon Action Month, local health officials urge homeowners to test for radon gas since levels tend to rise in winter. Outagamie County is providing free test kits at a public health vending machine and experts advise venting if readings exceed 4 picocuries per liter. WTAQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay is buzzing ahead of Saturday night’s wild card playoff game between the Packers and Bears. The live broadcast from an Ashwaubenon restaurant has local podcasters and fans gearing up for what could be a memorable play in the postseason. FOX 11
- ➤ Four UW-Green Bay students ran a large ‘G’ flag across Lambeau Field during the Packers game to boost community spirit — drawing energy from campus pride and charging the crowd. UW-Green Bay
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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.
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AK7 & P81 Patrolling Concert
9 p.m. — Mi Pueblo Restaurant — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of regional music with AK7 and P81 Patrolling.
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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.
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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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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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