Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
Good morning, Green Bay.
💼 Business
FOX 11 won 11 awards at the Midwest Broadcast Journalism Association Eric Sevareid Awards on April 12th in Minneapolis—earning three First Place awards and eight Awards of Merit.
The station outperformed every other Green Bay television outlet at the event.
Vandervest Harley Davidson in Green Bay is getting ready for more visitors because of the NFL Draft, showing hundreds of unique bikes and offering free shipping for buyers from out of town.
The dealership will add a tailgate with camping and a cookout featuring draft-themed merchandise—plans that may change with last minute bookings.
🚨 Crime
Appleton police reported that Craig Redmond, 35, was sentenced in Calumet County—he will serve 10 years in jail and face 20 years of extended supervision—for recklessly providing fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose of a 32-year-old man in his home in August 2023.
🏛️ Government
Green Bay’s eastbound lanes of Lombardi Avenue have been closed since Sunday, April 13 due to road work ahead of the NFL Draft.
The DOT plans to close the northbound Interstate 41 on-ramp from WIS 15/County OO/Northland Avenue on Wednesday, April 16 in the evening—other ramps remain partially closed.
🏥 Health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary recall of over 1,000 lbs of Blue Ridge Beef puppy and kitten mix sold between January 3 and January 24 after tests found salmonella and listeria.
Pet owners in Wisconsin+other affected states are urged to return or safely dispose of the food to prevent illness.
🏈 Sports
The Wisconsin spring youth turkey hunt ended on Sunday — kids under 15 joined the two-day event with a required license and adult oversight.
Thousands of young hunters took part as Miles Redman celebrated his first turkey harvest.
🎉 Green Bay Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spring Bird Walk
6:30 a.m. — Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary — Free entry — Explore the beauty of spring birds in a guided nature walk with the Bay Area Bird Club.
Be Bowl'd Fundraiser for The Fridge
5-8 p.m. — The Tarlton Theatre — $20 per person — Enjoy warm soup and handcrafted bowls while supporting community food resources.
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