Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
Good morning, Green Bay.
Green Bay Metro Fire Department is providing free smoke alarm installation in Green Bay, Allouez and Bellevue as part of Operation Beep Beep.
The department uses nearly $30,000 in grant funds to help keep homes safe during the upcoming NFL Draft; residents can request service online or call (920) 448-3303.
On March 19th, fire crews responded to a house fire on Mid Valley Drive in Lawrence where they pulled two victims, with one pronounced dead at a local hospital and the other dying later at a specialty hospital as investigators began reviewing the cause.
Six candidates are running for three at-large school board seats with the election on April 1 to address a multimillion-dollar deficit, school consolidations, and low reading scores in Green Bay.
Each candidate offered plans to boost academic achievement and teacher retention — key issues as the district works to improve education and equity.
Brown County’s board of supervisors voted 24 to 2 late Wednesday to reject the offer to move downtown coal piles—keeping discussions open with C.
Reiss and seven other companies about using the former Pulliam Power Plant site. The board also is considering an alternate site near Fox River Terminal—a change that could risk $25 million in state and federal grants if project plans shift.
Early in-person absentee voting began Tuesday in Green Bay for the April 1 election—City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys said voters must show a photo ID for their request and send in mail ballots by today to be on time.
The process has mailed about 100 ballots each day since last Friday and is expected to draw around 26,000 voters like similar past contests.
The UW-Green Bay Women’s Basketball team left on Thursday for Maryland for their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2018 and as a 12‑seed they will face five‑seed Alabama on Saturday at 12:30.
Coach Kayla Karius said the players celebrated their success before the trip—knowing few get this chance.
ComedyCity: Family Fun Show
Enjoy an all-ages improvisational comedy show featuring a variety of sketches and scenes based on audience suggestions, performed by a long-running local troupe.
Monster Jam: Live Truck Action and Stunt Show
Experience thrilling live performances featuring monster trucks, incredible stunts, and family-friendly entertainment.
Meadow's Messenger Painting
6-8:30 p.m. | Buzz Social | $38 | Paint and sip while enjoying food and drink at this creative event.
The Green Bay Beer Run 5k & .05k
10:00 AM — Badger State Brewing Company — Registration fee applies — Celebrate fitness and local craft beer in this fun run event.
Champions of Magic
2:30-11:30 p.m. | The Weidner | Tickets available | Experience an unmissable spectacular featuring world-class magicians captivating audiences in Green Bay.
Arilya Live Performance
7 PM - 1 AM — The Bar - Holmgren Way — Cost TBD — Enjoy an energetic pop duo covering hits from the 60s to today.
Los Caminantes Live Show
9 PM — Mi Pueblo Restaurant — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying music of Los Caminantes and more at a night to remember.
ComedyCity: Family Fun Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 each — Enjoy an all-ages improvisational comedy show with family-friendly fun based on audience suggestions.
Bob Dylan Concert
3 PM – 12 AM — The Weidner — Ticket prices vary — Experience the music of one of the most celebrated artists of the last 60 years.
Green Bay Princess Day
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Hyatt Regency Green Bay — Tickets required — Experience magical performances and interactive activities with beloved princesses.
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