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Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Golden House is one of 50 nonprofits chosen for Give BIG Green Bay 2026, a 24-hour online donation event running Feb. 25-26 (noon-noon) to support local groups. The fundraiser helps organizations like Golden House aid victims of domestic abuse in Brown County. Green Bay News Network
- ➤ CP is one of 50 area nonprofits set to participate in Give BIG Green Bay, a 24-hour online giving event supported by a $250,000 matching pool from the Green Bay Packers. The event runs Feb. 25–26 from noon to noon, offering community members a chance to support vital local services. Green Bay News Network
- ➤ Curative Connections received a Legacy Grant from the Wispact Foundation to partner with the YMCA for weekly group exercise classes at its West-Yesteryear Village and East locations (the grant also covers an annual membership for life skills members to support winter activity). Green Bay News Network
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay will host Global Game Jam from 5:00 p.m. Jan. 30 to 5:00 p.m. Feb. 1. UW-Green Bay professor Ben Geisler of E-Line Media brings over 30 local game makers together to create original games at the Greater Green Bay Chamber (downtown). Green Bay News Network
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay middle school students received a hands-on history lesson from Packers Hall of Fame curator Brent Hensel at Lombardi Middle School on Thursday (his talk tied into school lessons on primary and secondary sources and the evolution of football). WBAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Assembly approved bills Jan. 15 that exempt tips from state income taxes from 2025 to 2028 and allow overtime deductions up to set limits. The Senate is set to review the measures next to offer tax relief for workers. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ Green Bay officials clarified that despite downtown construction, ample parking is available with nearly 4,500 spaces in lots, ramps, and on the streets (including free metered spots after 6 p.m.). New developments like the luxury apartment building and U.S. Bank project boost downtown activity. FOX 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Green Bay family said Hi Trinh died after suffering a heart attack in Vietnam on Jan. 12 while being transferred from hospital to his relatives' home (funeral arrangements for cremation and return of his remains are underway). WBAY
- ➤ Green Bay Area Public Schools report that winter illnesses like fevers, coughs & sniffles remain typical during this season. Schools advise families to keep children home if they show high fevers or GI symptoms and to practice good hygiene. WBAY
- ➤ Wisconsin DHS confirms 11 Salmonella infections linked to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder with expiration dates from 08/2026 to 01/2028, & two people are hospitalized; consumers should throw away or return the product. NBC 26
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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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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.
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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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2026 WAA/WIDNR Annual Conference
1 PM – 4 PM — KI Convention Center — Early Bird rates from $70 — Engage with experts on arboriculture and urban forestry while enjoying networking opportunities.
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