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Friday, April 4th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sophia Franklin, a 16-year-old pregnant teen reported missing for two months from central Wisconsin, was found safe in Nebraska late Wednesday night after officers responded to an AMBER Alert tip and took the 40-year-old man—reportedly her baby's father—into custody. WeAreGreenBay.com
- ➤ Jason Wright, Jr. (22) was charged with two counts of second-degree reckless injury and two counts of operating a vehicle with a suspended license after a high-speed crash on Velp and Wilson avenues that injured two people, and he is set to return to court on May 8th with bond set at $25,000. FOX 11
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local crews continue building the NFL Draft campus in Titletown as community leaders and Packers officials met on Thursday at the KI Convention Center to share plans for the event. The draft is expected to boost the area's economy by $94 million—with $20 million benefiting Brown County—and local businesses like Titletown Brewery are preparing extra staff and simpler menus for the anticipated influx. FOX 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UW Green Bay reported its highest spring enrollment today with 8,239 students—up from 8,034 last spring and 7,641 in spring 2023. The university saw increases of 0.5% in undergraduates, 22.5% in graduate students, 4.3% in high school students and 10.6% in Hispanic/Latino students. WNCY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Milwaukee-based eco-sustainable wood artist Ike Wynter spent over 500 hours turning more than 50 reclaimed pieces from discarded furniture into 32 handcrafted NFL team logos—each piece using the natural texture of the wood—and his art will be featured on the Player Walkway at the NFL Draft in Green Bay. WTAQ
- ➤ On NFL Draft week, the Legacy Hotel on Brett Favre Pass will offer its Ultimate VIP Experience from April 24 to April 27. Tickets cost $250 and benefit Children’s Wisconsin while providing access to live broadcasts, podcasts, meet and greets with legendary players and celebrities, a cigar lounge, casino games, outdoor activities and live music along with a complimentary six-month Legacy Club Membership. WNCY
- ➤ Ike Wynter, a Milwaukee-based eco-sustainable wood artist, spent over 500 hours turning more than 50 pieces of reclaimed wood from discarded furniture into 32 handcrafted NFL team logos for the Player Walkway — a tribute to local history. The art pieces will be featured at the NFL Draft in Green Bay — they will offer a natural welcome for the league’s newest players. 94.3 Jack FM
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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.
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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.
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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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The Great Bunny Train
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — National Railroad Museum — $20-$27 — Enjoy a vintage train ride and fun activities with the Easter Bunny at this family-friendly event.
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Deadhead: A Grateful Dead Tribute
7-10 p.m. — The Tarlton Theatre — $20 per seat — Celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead with local bands at a historic venue.
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ComedyCity: Family Fun Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 tickets — Enjoy high-energy, family-friendly improv comedy based on audience suggestions.
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2025 NFL Draft Parking Availability
10 AM – 11 PM — Green Bay Distillery — Parking options available — Limited spots for general admission, VIP, and RV parking for the NFL Draft.
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Taste Of The Draft 2025
4-8 p.m. — Schreiber Foods — Support a great cause — Enjoy an evening with the Green Bay Packers to help end student hunger in Wisconsin.
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Live Music with The Cougars
2-6 p.m. — Kroll's West — Free entry — Enjoy a lively performance by The Cougars in a local favorite venue.
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2025 NFL Draft Daily Parking
3:00 PM – 4:30 AM — Green Bay Moose Lodge — Paid parking — Enjoy convenient in-and-out parking just half a mile from the draft location.
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