Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
Good morning, Green Bay.
Students from across the state gather at the Resch Expo Center for the VEX Robotics State Championship this weekend.
Teams test and tune their robots as they prepare to qualify for the world championship in St. Louis.
The Packers traded Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin for defensive tackle Colby Wooden.
Franklin, a top tackler and multi‐year team captain, is expected to backfill the gap left by Quay Walker, who will enter free agency next week.
Audrey Crowley, a Grafton native, is preparing to compete at the Paralympic Games in Cortina after honing her skills at a small ski hill in Sussex.
She uses a prosthetic arm to help maintain balance and reach speeds up to 60 mph.
Packers defensive end Rashan Gary posted on Instagram Friday that his time with the team was ending, but his message was deleted after reports indicate his account was hacked (source).
The team has not confirmed a trade or release, leaving his future uncertain.
Notre Dame and St. Mary Catholic from the Fox Valley won state tournament spots at the Resch Center next week—Notre Dame won 69–54 for its first Division 1 appearance, while St. Mary Catholic secured a 58–56 overtime victory in Division 4.
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.
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.
Homebuyer Education Class
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — NeighborWorks Green Bay — $50 non-refundable — Learn essential homebuying skills in this Spanish-language class.
Explorer Wednesday: Free Admission for Brown County Residents
9 AM – 8 PM — Neville Public Museum — Free entry — Explore art projects and science experiments during this special Brown County Resident Free Day.
Holiday Gift and Craft Show
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Resch Center — $8, children free — Discover unique vintage and handmade crafts from local vendors this holiday season.
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Education
The Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Education will work independently to provide administrative support to ensure smooth operations in accordance with policies and procedures. They will demonstrate exemplary communication skills that will reflect positively on HSSD. Serving as a liaison, the individual will offer timely assistance and be resourceful for both internal and external stakeholders while handling confidential matters with discretion. This is a 12 month position with an ideal start date of March 16, 2026. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and full benefit package.
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