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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City Stadium hosted Field Fest on April 23 as a kickoff event for NFL draft week—organized by the city and Greater Green Bay YMCA. The event featured football drills and fun activities that brought local families together. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ Local fundraisers have begun for Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Chief Chris Hecht after he suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm in Indianapolis on April 11 and underwent three surgeries to improve blood flow; he has been on a ventilator since the event — nearly $74,000 of an $80,000 goal has been raised through GoFundMe and donations at Nicolet Bank to help his family cover unexpected expenses. Green Bay Press-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lodge Kohler in Ashwaubenon hosted a public beer garden in its south parking lot and a VIP tent offering a chef-curated menu during NFL Draft activities on April 23. The hotel, near Lambeau Field, brought insights from the 2024 Draft—helping create a fresh experience for fans—through special programming led by celebrity chef Scott Conant. WNCY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay police investigated a woman's death after recovering her body from the East River near the 500 block of Eastman Avenue at 5 p.m. on Wednesday — her cause of death remains unknown and further details have not been released. WBAY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, fans lined up outside The Bar on Holmgren Way to catch the Dan Patrick Show and see NFL figures as they prepared for today's NFL Draft. Local businesses readied for a busy day while Oneida Nation dancers performed—bringing community spirit to the city's draft eve. WNCY
- ➤ Today, the NFL Draft campus in Green Bay is ready for round one as prospects wait in the green room at Resch Complex and then head to the red carpet at historic Lambeau Field, with up to 2,000 fans joining the stands between 2 and 3 p.m. A tunnel—designed with Wisconsin flair—channels the energy as a Milwaukee artist has crafted reclaimed wood carvings—honoring local NFL heritage—to add a unique touch to the event. FOX 11
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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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ComedyCity: After Dark
6:30-8 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 each — Experience high-energy, family-friendly improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions.
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