Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
Good morning, Green Bay.
Photojournalists Sarah Kloepping and Tork Mason shared the Press-Gazette’s best photos from April that captured NFL Draft excitement at Lambeau Field, school events, protests and community gatherings—each image showing a vivid slice of Green Bay life.
UWGB broke ground on the Cofrin Technology and Education Center—a project more than seven years in the making.
The new center will replace the Cofrin Library, which remains open during construction before being demolished, and is scheduled to open in 2027.
After the NFL Draft drew 600,000 fans to Titletown, the final phase of road reopenings will begin Saturday, May 3, at 6 a.m. — this phase will open parts of South Oneida Street and Armed Forces Drive following earlier reopenings on May 1 and 2 that included Lombardi Avenue and South Ridge Road.
The City of Green Bay announced its Grow Solar Green Bay—Fox Valley program for 2025 to let residents in Oneida, Brown, Outagamie and Winnebago counties buy solar panels at lower costs in partnership with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association and local groups.
This group buy plan uses over ten years of experience to help lower energy bills and support clean energy in our community.
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.
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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