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Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Apr. 28, the Greater Green Bay YMCA launched a community fridge and pantry outside its Ferguson Family YMCA on Pine Street to reduce food waste and address food insecurity. The program (in partnership with The Fridge) offers free access to fresh donated food for those in need. WNCY
- ➤ The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion expects over 10,000 pilgrims at the Walk to Mary pilgrimage on May 2 as attendees choose one of three routes — a 22-mile, 14-mile or 1.7-mile walk starting at Old St. Joseph Church in De Pere and ending at the shrine in town. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ Nourish Farms — known for a decade-long support of Northeast Wisconsin communities — received the UW-Green Bay Council of Trustees Community Service Award on April 28 at the spring reception and dinner in Green Bay. Executive director Ryan Laswell accepted the honor on behalf of the organization. UW-Green Bay
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Fine Arts Institute students from Green Bay East High perform live at the Botanical Garden in the 'Artists in Bloom' showcase (doors open at 5:30 p.m., show runs from 6 to 8 p.m.). Admission is $20 and a magazine is available for $3. WBAY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan forecast a spike in gas prices with local pumps likely to add 50—80 cents per gallon; he cited refinery issues and rising oil prices linked to a reported blockade at the Strait of Hormuz. FOX 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ John Grant, associate vice president at NWTC, received the Annabelle E. Wolf Award on April 29 for 22 years of work transforming student support, including pioneering the college's first academic advising model and launching the Starfish early alert system — his efforts continue to raise student success. Green Bay News Network
- ➤ Green Bay's Preble High School will host its first-ever Hornet Community Market on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school's main parking lot (2222 Deckner Ave.), featuring local vendors and food trucks donating to educational initiatives. Green Bay Press-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four American Red Wolf pups were born at NEW Zoo & Adventure Park on Friday, April 24. The pups will remain in the den until they are ready to explore while staff do brief checks to let the parents bond. Green Bay News Network
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New UW Health signage replaced the Bellin Health Gate at Lambeau Field yesterday after UW Health signed a multi-year deal as the Packers’ official healthcare partner. The health system will add a patch on practice jerseys & support community events like the Packers Football Outreach programs. 94.3 Jack FM
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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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Pretty in Pink Painting Event
6-8:30 p.m. — Buzz Social — $38 — Enjoy a creative evening of painting while socializing and indulging in food and drinks.
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Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Live Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Tickets vary — Enjoy an unforgettable night of laughter with stars from ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’.
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MeatFest
10 a.m. — Resch Center — VIP entry available — Explore countless food samples while enjoying live music and cooking demos at this fun food festival.
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