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Green Bay
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Willow Tree Cornerstone Child Advocacy Center staff planted pinwheels outside their S. Monroe Ave. property on April 1 to honor National Child Abuse Prevention Month (each pinwheel stands for a child helped this year). The display will remain through the end of April. WTAQ
- ➤ Construction is underway on New Community Shelter’s $14 million Permanent Supportive Housing Project to provide safe, stable housing as part of its structured program. It broke ground in November and will be completed in roughly 10 to 12 months. WTAQ
- ➤ Ruby's Pantry permanently closed its 80-plus pop-up sites in Northeast Wisconsin on Monday due to rising distribution costs and economic challenges (it served over 200,000 families before shutting down). FOX 11
- ➤ Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for its Homeownership Program where seven local applicants will partner to build and purchase homes using 0% interest mortgages and 250–500 hours of sweat equity; applications close April 17. WTAQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay filmmaker Dan Larson's feature-length documentary 'The Natural World of the Bay' (examining birds, fish, plants, and invasive species) will premiere on Earth Day, April 22 at 6 p.m. at the University Theatre in University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. UW-Green Bay
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ WPS filed a rate request with the Public Service Commission on Wednesday, proposing electric bills rise $11 in 2027 and $5 in 2028 while natural gas bills increase $7 in 2027. The filing funds energy projects and reliability upgrades — tree trimming and underground cable work — to boost service. WNCY
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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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Converter's Expo 2026
5 PM - 5 PM — Lambeau Field — Registration required — Explore cutting-edge converting technology and network with industry professionals.
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P81 Patrullando Concert with Sierra Authority
9 p.m. — Mi Pueblo Restaurant — Ticket purchase required — Experience the electrifying Latin vibes of live music in an unforgettable concert night.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ In Concert
Evening event — Cofrin Center for Biodiversity — Ticket prices TBA — Experience the enchanting music of the Wizarding World with a live orchestral performance.
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Cherry Pie Rocks Bulldogs
7 PM — Bulldogs — $10 cover charge — Come enjoy a night of rock music at the remodeled Bulldogs Bar in Green Bay.
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WHEDA Development Training Program
8 AM-5 PM — Hilton Garden Inn Green Bay — Registration required — Learn about affordable housing development and enhance your career opportunities.
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Josiah Queen Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — EPIC Event Center — Tickets from $124 — Don't miss this chance to enjoy live music with Josiah Queen in Green Bay.
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