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Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ House of Hope invites community members to tour its emergency shelter and housing stability programs for youth facing homelessness. The nonprofit will host guided visits and presentations for local groups (contact via email) to share details of its mission and support for infants and young children. Green Bay News Network
- ➤ Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary invites volunteers to help care for injured or separated spring animals at its 535-acre site; training will be held tomorrow, Saturday, Mar. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and interested persons may call (920) 391-3683 to RSVP. WBAY
- ➤ Newcap will close its two shelters in Green Bay and one in Shawano at the end of the month as it cuts expenses amid a $2 million deficit and recent job cuts. Local community partners warn the closures might reduce available resources for people in need. FOX 11
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Robert B. Atwell + Mike Daniels have been selected as the 2026 Free Enterprise Award recipients by the Rotary Club of Green Bay; the award dinner will be held Monday, May 18 to honor their long-time leadership in the local business community. Green Bay News Network
- ➤ WBAY, Green Bay's first TV station, was dropped from DISH Network on March 12 at 11:26 a.m. after its parent company and DISH failed to renew their contract, and both sides said they are working toward a new agreement + viewers can explore alternative options. Green Bay Press-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay will face a near-blizzard this weekend as the National Weather Service forecasts 12 or more inches of snow from Saturday, Mar. 14 to Sunday, Mar. 15 with 40 mph winds and a chance of mixed precipitation starting tonight – residents should adjust travel plans as needed. Green Bay Press-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The new Green Bay Housing Study shows rising rents and home values amid a market that drives demand for smaller, market-rate homes with few vacancies. Planners at MSA Professional Services (presented the study March 10) and city officials say efforts aim to support construction despite limited land for single-family homes. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ Green Bay Habitat for Humanity will open applications for its Homeownership Program on March 30 (offering new homes in Brown County with a 0% interest mortgage) for eligible families who meet income and housing need criteria, with monthly payments set near 28 to 30 percent of gross income. Green Bay News Network
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The WIAA Girls State Basketball Tournament celebrates its 50th anniversary at the Resch Center with a Legacy Lane booth, t-shirt tosses, and a Discover Green Bay exhibit on basketball history. It began yesterday and runs through championship Saturday (drawing 40,000 fans and a $2.2 million boost). WNCY
- ➤ The 50th anniversary of the WIAA Girls State Basketball Tournament was celebrated at the Resch Center with past players honored at a Legacy Lane booth and fan events that drew 40,000 fans boosting the local economy. The tournament (which began March 11) will conclude with the championship on Saturday. 94.3 Jack FM
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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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Homebuyer Education Class
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — NeighborWorks Green Bay — $50 non-refundable — Learn essential homebuying skills in this Spanish-language class.
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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.
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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.
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Cup of Joe Networking Event
10 AM – 12 PM — FAVORYT — Free entry — Connect with successful entrepreneurs and explore natural skincare solutions.
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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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