Daily
Green Bay
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents of Allouez are invited to vote for one of three new playground designs at Webster Park; voting is open until April 19 and the winning design will be sent to officials for final approval with the project set to be completed by Oct. 31 (design colors may change before installation). FOX 11
- ➤ Utility crews worked to restore power after ice and thunderstorms left over 35,000 customers without electricity, with slow progress in Menominee County where 54% of customers still had outages. Cleanup continued as hazardous, icy conditions made the task difficult. WBAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UW System President Jay Rothman is locked in a dispute with the board after being told to resign without a clear reason as discussions continue regarding his future. The board may meet over Easter weekend to decide if he will be fired — a decision that could reshape the system’s leadership. Green Bay Press-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin DOT now offers a webpage with weekly updates on 12 planned lift bridge closures for motorists + mariners in northeast Wisconsin, including Green Bay, to help schedule trips and review safety details. Options to sign up for alerts let users stay informed about maintenance and inspections. 94.3 Jack FM
- ➤ Today, the City granted a temporary use permit to Safe Haven Hope Center to operate a transitional homeless shelter at 315 S Jefferson Street; the site will host nine residents overnight until June 30 while a next-door property owner expresses safety concerns. The center said it will perform background checks and begin community outreach (donut runs) this week. FOX 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Green Bay Packers are lobbying lawmakers as a subcommittee reviews a bill that may revise the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961, which has kept small-market teams stable by sharing broadcast revenue. The team said potential changes could hurt its survival and plans to continue discussions with state legislators. 94.3 Jack FM
-
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.
-
Converter's Expo 2026
5 PM - 5 PM — Lambeau Field — Registration required — Explore cutting-edge converting technology and network with industry professionals.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The first rule of any kind of progress: showing up.
~ Ryan Holiday
About Daily Green Bay
Welcome to the Daily Green Bay, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Green Bay, Wisconsin community. If you like the Daily Green Bay, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Green Bay.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Green Bay and across Wisconsin. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Green Bay
A free Green Bay community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailygreenbay.com/sitemap