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Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

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Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Give BIG Green Bay will host its 9th annual day of giving on Feb. 25, from noon to noon, spotlighting 50 local nonprofits with support from the Packers and Greater Green Bay Community Foundation. The Foundation will offer a $250,000 matching grant to boost donations on the day.  FOX 11

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Plans for a potential AI data center in Greenleaf were discontinued on Jan. 12 after community members voiced concerns during an informational session at Gnarly Cedar Brewery in Wrightstown - Cloverleaf Infrastructure said it will explore other locations in Northeast Wisconsin.  94.3 Jack FM

CULTURE NEWS

  • Green Bay hosts Global Game Jam from 5 p.m. Jan. 30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Urban Hub (Greater Green Bay Chamber venue), inviting over 50 developers—both experienced and newcomers—to create games in 48 hours in a spirited, collaborative event sponsored by UW-Green Bay’s CGIM.  UW-Green Bay

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Four elementary schools are hosting farewell open houses on Sunday, May 3 with visits scheduled at MacArthur (1331 Hobart Dr, 10 a.m. to noon), Kennedy (1754 Ninth St, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Elmore (615 Ethel Ave, noon to 2 p.m.), and Langlade (400 Broadview Dr, 1 to 3 p.m.).  94.3 Jack FM
  • UW-Green Bay held a topping out ceremony today at its new five-story Cofrin Technology and Education Center as part of a $101M project, with faculty, staff and community members signing the final structural beam. Construction is led by Miron Construction as the campus looks forward to opening its new front door.  UW-Green Bay

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Warmer winters are reducing ice cover along Lake Michigan and could harm fish that rely on winter ice to protect their eggs. Fisheries specialist Titus Seilheimer from UW–Green Bay says these changes may reshape Great Lakes fish populations.  UW-Green Bay
  • Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary celebrated its 90th birthday on Jan. 13 and will host events throughout 2026 to honor its legacy of animal rescues and community joy. The park plans facility updates (including trails, education buildings, and rehabilitation centers) to support future efforts.  FOX 11

FINANCE NEWS

  • Paul Northway, a UW-Green Bay alumnus, celebrated 30 years in banking by recounting his journey from a small Appleton branch to leading American National Bank Fox Cities in Green Bay, where he returned in 2013 to focus on growing the bank’s market + new leadership team.  UW-Green Bay

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • On Tuesday, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled that ticket re-seller StubHub owed the state $17.1 million in interest, back taxes, penalties, and fees for ticket sales from 2008 to 2013, after failing to pay the required 5% sales tax on $154 million in Wisconsin ticket sales.  WBAY

HEALTH NEWS

  • A new rehabilitation hospital in Howard is under construction and will have the region's first traumatic brain injury unit. Hospital Sisters Health System and Lifepoint Rehabilitation will run the center, which doubles current rehab capacity and is expected to open later this year.  WNCY

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 1/17/26

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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.

    Fri, 1/23/26

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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.

    Sat, 1/24/26

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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.

    Fri, 1/30/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/7/26

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  • Valentine's Weekend Dining Experience

    5-10 p.m. — Heritage Modern Supper Club — $125 per person — Celebrate your love with a romantic four-course dinner featuring exquisite culinary delights.

    Fri, 2/13/26

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