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Green Bay
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Six major Powerball wins were reported on Wednesday night in Wisconsin. Four $1 million prizes were won with tickets from Pulaski, De Pere, Kaukauna, and OakCreek, while Hurley and Sparta saw two $2 million wins. FOX 11
- ➤ The Wisconsin Humane Society is set to receive 150 beagles from Ridglan Farms mid-May as part of a national effort to rehome 1,500 research dogs. Some will be available for adoption in Green Bay after passing evaluations (spaying/neutering, microchipping and vaccinations). NBC 26
- ➤ On Thursday, New Leaf Foods helped students plant apple, pear, cherry, and peach trees at Webster, Danz, and Sullivan elementary schools; the orchards will later yield fruit for healthy meals and serve as a hands-on tool for agricultural lessons. FOX 11
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Northeast Wisconsin are paying over $4 per gallon for gas, forcing local businesses to face higher shipping and delivery costs. Local companies are shifting toward fuel-efficient hybrid options—helping to manage rising expenses ahead of Mother's Day. WNCY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UWGB chancellor Michael Alexander returns as guest conductor for the Weidner Philharmonic’s season finale on May 2 at UWGB, where local musicians from healthcare, education, and other fields will join him + perform Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony paired with Valerie Coleman’s Umoja. FOX 11
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers now pay about $4 (per gallon) for gas, which is driving up shipping costs for local businesses. A flower shop is adjusting delivery routes ahead of Mother’s Day and auto dealers report a growing shift to fuel-efficient hybrids. WTAQ
- ➤ Port officials in Green Bay are dealing with shipping disruptions today as heavy rainfall and dam releases led to high Fox River flows — they asked the Army Corps to lower outflows at Neenah and Menasha to create a safe docking window and ease costly cargo diversions. WBAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UW-Green Bay announced a statewide transfer agreement on April 27 that lets eligible technical college graduates transfer 60 credits into its Education major starting Fall. The program offers an affordable path for local students to earn a teaching degree and get licensed to teach grades K to 9. UW-Green Bay
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Green Bay Public Market project will get only $168,700 in state funds instead of the $2 million requested — project leaders plan to adjust construction while tackling the funding gap. They remain confident the market will open by the end of 2027. 94.3 Jack FM
- ➤ The state has recommended awarding $168,700 to the Green Bay Public Market project—a fraction of the $2 million requested—as officials adjust plans for the Old Fort Square building on Broadway. Leaders remain confident the market will open by the end of 2027. WTAQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The new Green Bay Learning Center for children with autism opened Thursday at the I-43 Business Center (3189 Voyager Drive) and will offer ABA therapy for up to 50 kids ages 18 months to six years, expanding WEAP’s services on the east side. FOX 11
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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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~ Andrew Carnegie
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