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Green Bay
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin Public Service has launched its annual contest to name peregrine falcon chicks using names inspired by local TV and radio figures — voters may cast one vote per day through May 5 while eggs laid at the Weston Power Plant are expected to hatch this month. WBAY
- ➤ Residents can vote now to name We Energies' falcon chicks after NBC 26 News personalities and select winning names that will be given to the chicks hatching at power plants, with voting closing Tuesday, May 5. NBC 26
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted on April 20 to extend its temporary test-optional policy for high school juniors graduating in spring 2027 — applicants can skip standardized test scores when applying, and applications open Aug. 1 while researchers study the policy's effects. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ De Pere superintendent Christopher Thompson announced Monday that he is stepping down due to health concerns and will serve until the end of the 2025-26 school year (the board will soon discuss a replacement). FOX 11
- ➤ The Phoenix community raised $262,604 at the third annual UW-Green Bay Giving Day yesterday, marking a 28.2% increase over last year (the funds support student scholarships and academic programs). Donor support highlights UW-Green Bay’s role in strengthening the region. UW-Green Bay
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson said the flood in Shiocton peaked at 15.1 feet on April 17 and has begun to recede, although cleanup will not start until water drops further. Officials plan damage assessments and flood-related recovery efforts once water levels drop sufficiently. Green Bay Press-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a Monday event, WisDOT urged drivers to slow down in work zones and previewed plans for new tech and driver education along I-41 between De Pere and Appleton (to cut crashes), emphasizing that each driver plays a key role in preserving safety. WTAQ
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ NOVA Apartments is nearing completion on N. Adams Street after a year of construction, with many units almost ready and common spaces still in progress; leasing will begin in early July. 94.3 Jack FM
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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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