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Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Stacker has published a historical analysis of Wisconsin's biggest cities (based on the 1870 census) that shows Green Bay ranked 12th with a population of 4,666. The list offers a clear snapshot of early urban growth in the state. WBAY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin DNR reported that 375 sturgeon were speared on day two, with 300 taken in Lake Winnebago (including juvenile and adult counts) and upriver lakes reaching 90% of their cap so spearing will close today at 1 p.m. WBAY
- ➤ Residents driving along Highway 172 east of the Fox River have seen trees cleared at Green Isle Park and along the East River Trail in Allouez because the invasive emerald ash borer has made the trees hazardous — officials say new trees will be planted in spring. FOX 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Branden Ahrens passed his sturgeon spearing tradition to his sons at Lake Poygan today (one first-timer landed a 111-pound fish) as local spearers registered 175 fish Saturday and 75 Sunday, with tags allowing more spearing until 1 p.m. today. FOX 11
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Yoga With Kitties
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary — $15 — Enjoy a relaxing yoga session while cuddling adorable rescue cats.
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State of the Broadway District
7:30-9:30 a.m. — Gather on Broadway — Free entry — Network over breakfast while learning about the Broadway District’s upcoming projects and awards.
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Green Bay Pet Expo
3 PM – 8 PM — Resch Center — $12.25 entry; kids 5 & under free — Enjoy a family-friendly celebration of pets with education, entertainment, and shopping.
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Green Bay Jazz Orchestra at The Tarlton Theatre
6-8 p.m. — The Tarlton Theatre — $5 reserved seating — Experience the smooth sounds of the Green Bay Jazz Orchestra on a historic stage.
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Wildlife Rehabilitation New Member Presentation
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary — Free entry — Discover how to help orphaned wildlife through the R-PAWS program at this informative presentation.
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