Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
Good morning, Green Bay.
The Schauer and Schumacher building on Walnut Street will be reopened as Revelry, a concert venue with more than 400 capacity.
It will open in early August to add a new option for live music in our city (filling a local gap).
Monday morning, the Department of Public Instruction released data showing a 30% retention drop in Wisconsin due to low pay, prompting local education leaders to meet at the Green Bay Area Public Schools office to seek better support and compensation.
DPI hopes the roundtable sparks statewide improvements.
After polls closed at 8 p.m., results show incumbents kept their seats, while some boards saw new members.
Voters in Brown County held contests for the school boards in Green Bay, Howard-Suamico and West De Pere.
Louis “Lou” LeCalsey III passed away on March 31 after a 50-year career at UW-Green Bay as a coach, advisor, and community leader - his family will share plans for a celebration of life later this year to honor his legacy.
Peregrine falcon nesting season is strong at local power plants as WPS and We Energies report 10 eggs laid—three at Weston, three at Port Washington, and four at Oak Creek—with more expected at Milwaukee’s Valley Power Plant; the first chicks will hatch later this month.
Gov. Tony Evers visited Marinette Monday to sign bills that unlocked $125 million for PFAS cleanup, with $80 million for community projects and $35 million for well compensation; he also joined Save Our Water members at Runnoe Park to discuss local water contamination.
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.
Spring City Bird Walk
6:30 a.m. — Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of birdwatching amidst the beauty of nature with the Bay Area Bird Club.
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