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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Green Bay hosts NFL Draft events that include a music fest with free draft beer and fireworks at Leicht Memorial Park from 4 to 11 p.m., a football challenge at City Stadium from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. where Randi Mahomes will lead a quarterback contest, and a food truck alley on South Broadway running through April 26. Another event, Taste of the Draft at Schreiber Foods from 4 to 7 p.m., offers a supper club experience with Packers greats—tickets cost $800 to help end student hunger. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ On Tuesday, the NFL and Little Caesar's Love Kitchen served warm meals and fun activities at New Community Shelter with former Packers and current Vikings player Aaron Jones + other players. The league will host more events through Saturday, including a tree planting project and a school nutrition effort, to boost the community in Green Bay. FOX 11
- ➤ Green Bay is hosting the kickoff for the NFL Draft with the Draft City Music Festival at Leicht Park today — the event features live music starting at 4 p.m., food vendors, and a kids’ zone. It will end with a fireworks show at 8:30 p.m. and continue on Saturday night with additional live music. WBAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Green Bay is hosting the free, family-friendly Draft City Music Fest at Leicht Park, which starts today at 4 p.m. on the eve of the NFL Draft, and will continue with an encore music show Saturday at 5 p.m. The event features a Kids Zone (bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals) and a Glow Zone (fireworks at 8:30 p.m.), along with a beer garden, food trucks, a skate park and a Packers drum line. FOX 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UW-Green Bay has launched a new Master’s in Public Administration program that gives students three course tracks—traditional, accelerated, and executive—to build skills for public service. Student Gage Beck, who worked with the Greater Green Bay YMCA, chose the program for its affordability and flexible learning that helps him stay in Green Bay. UW-Green Bay
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ As severe weather season looms, county emergency management officials warned that residents in manufactured homes face high risks from tornado winds—these officials advised planning ahead by identifying safe public shelters like fire stations or libraries since certified storm shelters are limited. The guidance stresses that having a clear plan during blue sky days is crucial for safety when traditional structures cannot withstand even weak tornadoes. WNCY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new study released Monday ranks Green Bay among the top 100 best places to live in the U.S. based on factors like housing, transportation, and amenities. Green Bay earned a Quality of Life LivScore of 648/1000 — ranking high for transportation, amenities, and housing/cost of living. WTAQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews are finalizing work at Lambeau Field as the NFL Draft campus is set to open at noon tomorrow for the NFL Draft from April 24 to 26 while hundreds of thousands of fans are expected. Local teams moved over 500 truckloads of gear—while neighboring businesses adjusted plans for the event. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ Green Bay will host the NFL Draft Experience when the NFL Draft begins tomorrow—April 24—and runs until April 26. Fans must use the NFL OnePass app to register for event schedules, food options, and access special activities during the free fan experience. WHBY
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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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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.
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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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Nate Bargatze Live in Green Bay
7:00 p.m. — Resch Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious storytelling of Nate Bargatze in a lively atmosphere.
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Spring Bird Walk
6:30 a.m. — Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary — Free entry — Explore the beauty of local birdlife with expert guidance from the Bay Area Bird Club.
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37th Annual Volunteer Center of Brown County Volunteer Awards presented by Wisconsin Public Service Foundation - Registration!
The 37th annual Volunteer Awards is coming up! Sign up today, registration ends this Friday!
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Grown Ups' Night Out
No kids allowed for a fun-filled evening of socializing and relaxing with other adults. We will have a mini tattoos pop-up by The Hive Aesthetics, Clay Jewelry Bar by Della Jewelry, clothing and craft venders, along with board games and food and fun.
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