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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jesse Dahl pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of first-degree reckless homicide for the December 2022 shooting death of a 42-year-old man on Green Bay’s east side—sentencing is set for July 28. WNCY
- ➤ Jesse Dahl pleaded guilty to a reduced charge for a shooting death behind the 1300 block of Smith Street in December 2022—his sentencing was set for July 28. WTAQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay's new west-side elementary school will be named Starr Elementary to honor Packers great Bart Starr and his wife Cherry—school board members confirmed the name Monday night. Students from Kennedy, Keller and MacArthur Elementary Schools will attend the new school built on the former Kennedy site, where plans include displaying busts of the couple. FOX 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Endangered piping plovers have returned to the Cat Island Chain near Green Bay as experts note that one bird, known as Ms. Packer, has come back after previously fledging 10 chicks since 2019. She will soon nest on the off-limits Cat Island Causeway—officials ask local bird watchers to view from a safe distance. WTAQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local police and city officials held a news conference Monday to review the NFL Draft—an event that drew over 600,000 fans in three days with only one arrest and 8 ejections. Crews are still cleaning up in Titletown while transit services saw a nearly 250% jump in bus trips during the event. FOX 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay hosted last week's NFL Draft that drew over 600,000 fans (far above the projected 250,000) and received praise from NFL officials and national media for the city's warm welcome. Green Bay Press-Gazette
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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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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.
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ComedyCity: After Dark
6:30 – 8:00 PM — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 each — Experience high-energy, family-friendly improv comedy with something for everyone.
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