Good morning, Green Bay.

Joelle Blaser, a Green Bay woman, was charged Thursday with first degree reckless homicide for the overdose death of her long-time partner who died September 2 at the Green Bay Rehabilitation Center after allegedly giving him a Tylenol PM bottle containing Xanax and fentanyl—records note she snuck the drugs into his hospital visit despite a previous ban.

Jacob Ventura was convicted Thursday for his role in a 2022 murder on the city’s west side where Randall Denny was fatally shot at Perkins and Western avenues on April 30 — Ventura pleaded no contest to aiding a felon and being a felon in possession of a firearm, with sentencing set for June 17 while Alejandro Cantu received 15 years and Gustavo Cantu will be sentenced on May 23.

Green Bay and Appleton were named in the 2025 Top 100 Best Places to Live list by Livability.com.

The ranking praised Green Bay for its strong community bonds, affordable housing and outdoor activities — including the lively Fox River boardwalk that adds to its high quality of life.

The NFL Draft Experience opened yesterday at noon with a Packers dive bar-themed Draft Haus near Lambeau Field, where over 80 local vendors + football activities like a 40 yard dash attracted fans.

The free three-day event offers autographs, games, and other NFL fun.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is in Green Bay exploring the community as he hosts the 2025 NFL Draft.

He said the event will benefit the city, and the first round begins at 7 p.m.—the Packers hold the 23rd pick barring any trades.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

ComedyCity: After Dark

6:30-8 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 each — Experience high-energy, family-friendly improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions.

Grassroots in the Garden: Growing Community

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Frank B Seymour Park — Free entry — Kick off the spring with garden skills and community bonding in the food forest.