Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
Good morning, Green Bay.
Food pantries in rural Northeast Wisconsin are joining a bulk-buying program called Spud Run organized by UW-Extension, which delivers fresh vegetables each month via a semi-truck from Alsum Farms—helping them stretch budgets and serve clients better.
The ADRC of Brown County sees rising demand for its home meal delivery program (serving about 500 seniors and adults with disabilities) as flat funding and increased costs prompt organizers to create a wait list of 25 people and ask for volunteer help.
On March 8-10, Ashwaubenon’s child nutrition coordinator met with lawmakers in Washington, D C to discuss challenges with the school meal program, highlighting tight budgets and unclear federal dietary guidelines.
Crews in Brown County are preparing for three bouts of winter weather expected through this weekend — truck readiness and salt supplies have been checked with Tuesday rain likely to wash away pre-treatment.
Mike Piacenti urged drivers to slow down as heavy snow may also lead to flooding.
St. Vincent Children’s Hospital in Green Bay will start a $17.2 million NICU upgrade in fall 2026 with new private and semi-private rooms for better care.
Construction will finish in about one year as part of a larger $270 million investment in city hospitals.
The historic bank building on N.
Broadway in downtown De Pere, built in 1877 and later redesigned with a Beaux-Arts façade by local architect Henry Foeller, has been added to the State Register + now houses Scotty Dog's Pub.
The UW-Green Bay women’s basketball team beat Youngstown State 57-49 on March 10 at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis, earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
The team will learn its first-round opponent on March 15 and seeks its first NCAA win since 2012.
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.
Cup of Joe Networking Event
10 AM – 12 PM — FAVORYT — Free entry — Connect with successful entrepreneurs and explore natural skincare solutions.
Fundraiser for Safe Haven
8-11 p.m. — At The Tracks — $10 at the door — Enjoy live music from local acts while supporting a great cause for cats and the community.
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