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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brown County campgrounds are nearly booked with 220 of the 245 campsites reserved for NFL Draft visitors, many from out-of-state. Campsites will open Friday, April 18 and officials will finish preparations once the weather stays above freezing—ensuring water, electricity and overall readiness. WTAQ
- ➤ New Community Shelter in Green Bay is trying to privately raise $14 million for a new four-story 41-unit apartment building at the corner of Mather and Alma Streets that will offer one-bedroom units and case manager support. The project will keep rent under $800 a month and received initial zoning approval while the city council makes the final decision at its next meeting. WTAQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The UW-Green Bay Theatre and Dance will present Paul Slade Smith’s romantic comedy farce The Angel Next Door — set in the 1940s and directed by Alan Kopischke — at University Theatre with shows on April 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and on April 19 at 2 p.m., and tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students while UWGB students get free entry. UW-Green Bay
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Secretary Godlewski marked her two years in office by presenting over $1.97 million to public school libraries at Martin Elementary School — the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands will distribute a record $70 million to school libraries this year to ease taxpayer burdens. WBAY
- ➤ UW-Green Bay reported record spring enrollment with a headcount of 8,239 and noted a 2.5% overall increase driven by a more than 20% rise in graduate students—university officials credited new programs and flexible course options with attracting local and international applicants and announced a bachelor's degree in criminal justice will launch this fall. UW-Green Bay
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brown County campgrounds are nearly fully booked for NFL Draft guests as 220 of 245 sites are reserved from out of state and campers will use RVs and trailers. Final preparations, including water and electrical checks, will be completed before the sites open Friday, April 18 — revenue from the $100 per night fee will support extra staff hours and facility improvements. 94.3 Jack FM
- ➤ The Green Bay Packers began their annual Tailgate Tour on Tuesday morning from Lambeau Field and stopped at a production plant in De Pere before current and former players visited schools, businesses and retirement communities statewide. They will return Saturday afternoon to join a fundraiser—continuing a tour that has connected fans across the state. WBAY
- ➤ Football fans in Green Bay will soon experience the NFL Draft Experience in Titletown, where they can use the NFL OnePass app to join free events over three days and step onto historic Lambeau Field for photo opportunities — buildout for the Draft theatre will begin next week and fans will pay for concessions and NFL shop purchases. FOX 11
- ➤ Packers Athletic Club (PAC) will open its doors following the NFL Draft in Titletown, near the U.S. Venture Center and the football field. The members-only club offers 15,500 square feet of high-end fitness equipment and a variety of classes, a cafe, and premium recovery amenities, and it will operate weekdays from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and weekends from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. WeAreGreenBay.com
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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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ComedyCity: Family Improv Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 tickets — Enjoy high-energy, family-friendly improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions.
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ComedyCity: After Dark
6:30–8:00 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 tickets — Enjoy an all-ages improvisational comedy show where the audience's suggestions fuel the fun.
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