Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
Good morning, Green Bay.
Green Bay offers several events this weekend including an MLK Day celebration at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College on Jan.
17, free fishing (no license needed) from Jan. 17 to 18, Winter Carnival Family Fun Night on Jan. 16, and UW-Green Bay basketball on Jan. 18.
Green Bay Public Market project leaders said construction is set to resume in Q2 as they work to secure the $5.5 million needed to complete the $27.2 million renovation of the Old Fort Square Building on Broadway.
Pledged funds of $21.7 million support the development with an anticipated opening before the end of 2027.
New Community Shelter and Bergstrom Subaru partnered on Wednesday to donate new coats, shoes and socks to children from Fort Howard School and the meal program as part of the Subaru Loves to Help initiative and Operation Warm — the event boosted comfort and self-esteem.
Appleton, Fond du Lac, Menasha and Howard-Suamico school districts will ask voters to approve operational referendums in April to address budget shortfalls and maintain student programs (costs range from $2 million to $15 million per year).
Voters will also act on a $147 million facilities referendum for several schools.
Climate Central data shows that winters in Green Bay are about seven degrees warmer than in the 1970s and cold snaps are nine days shorter, raising concerns for water supplies, agriculture and winter recreation as the trend continues.
High Kaliber Craft Kitchen on South Broadway served its creative craft barbecue dishes on Jan.
7, featuring offerings like the brisket cheesesteak and Filthy Dawg for local diners.
Aurora Global Defense Systems withdrew its proposal to buy the former UW-Green Bay Marinette campus buildings (the theater, library, and tech center) earlier this month after public feedback.
Marinette County still holds the property under a UWGB lease that ends in 2042.
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.
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.
Separate Ways - A Tribute To Journey
6-10 p.m. — Riverside Ballroom — Dinner and show included — Celebrate Valentine's Day with a musical tribute to Journey.
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