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Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Earlier this week, sewer backups in Allouez affected 45 homes, causing water damage and debris along East River Drive. The village organized a special bulk pickup and residents urge plans addressing the aging infrastructure + its ability to handle heavy rainfall in the future. WBAY
- ➤ Local officials say Bay Shore Park will undergo improvements after a soggy spring, with new boat launch lanes and a redesigned entrance with a ranger station, upgraded parking, and restrooms — and the 115-site campground will open May 1. FOX 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay students hosted an adaptive prom Friday at Southwest High School to give students with intellectual disabilities and peers from local high schools an inclusive dance experience (about 100 attendees). Volunteers decorated the gym and the event fostered kindness and community. FOX 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay rocket club watched the Artemis II splash down on Friday night and found renewed inspiration for aerospace studies as they prepare for a rocket competition in Kenosha later this month (members noted the event boosted their technical skills). UW-Green Bay
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flooding is causing erosion along the Baird Creek greenway on the east side near McAuliffe Park and the main bridge. Officials will assess the damage and finish repairs before summer, and a clean-up day is set for next Saturday (April 25) from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. WBAY
- ➤ Flooding in Northeast Wisconsin limits sturgeon spawning viewing because high water levels reduce clarity and raise safety concerns, according to the DNR. Conditions hinder sightings at Princeton Dam, De Pere Dam, and Peshtigo Dam, and Bamboo Bend is closed for the season (updates come when water recedes). FOX 11
- ➤ Northeast Wisconsin communities recovering from flooding braced for more rain as thunderstorms were forecast for Friday night. Local leaders warned residents to avoid high water hazards and asked volunteers to help stack sandbags at Hatten Stadium. FOX 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire departments in Northeast Wisconsin will inspect food trucks for cooking equipment, fire suppression systems, and electrical safety so trucks earn an annual compliance sticker when they pass. In Green Bay, inspections are scheduled on May 19 (2-6 p.m.) at the Metro Fire Department. FOX 11
- ➤ The U.S. Army Corps opened all gates at the Neenah and Menasha dams on Thursday to manage water flow — gauges in Appleton showed an increase from 13,800 cfs to 17,300 cfs — with Lake Winnebago levels expected to peak mid next week. FOX 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UWGB women's basketball coach Kayla Karius signed a contract extension adding four seasons to her deal, keeping her with the Phoenix through the 2034 to 2035 season. The Sheboygan native and UWGB alum posted a strong record last season and remains a pillar of the program. UW-Green Bay
- ➤ UWGB volleyball is hosting Wisconsin in a spring exhibition match today at the Kress Center with over 3,000 fans expected for a record crowd (the Badgers play at home for the first time since 2009). Former Packers CEO Mark Murphy will lead a personalized tour of Lambeau Field this morning. UW-Green Bay
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Spring City Bird Walk
6:30 a.m. — Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary — Free entry — Explore the beauty of local birdlife at this guided nature walk with the Bay Area Bird Club.
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Spring City Bird Walk
6:30 a.m. — Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary — Free entry — Explore local birdlife with guided walks from the Bay Area Bird Club.
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EPIC Green Bay Marathon featuring Luke Combs
1:00 – 6:50 PM — Lambeau Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting marathon event along with performances by country superstar Luke Combs.
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Harmonies for Hope - Civic Symphony of Green Bay
1-5 p.m. — The Weidner — $27 – $49 — Experience an uplifting concert with stirring works that celebrate resilience and the power of music to unite and heal.
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