Daily
Green Bay
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Safe Haven Hope Center held a neighborhood meeting Thursday night at its east side S Jefferson Street location to address community concerns about safety and funding, and plan to secure a conditional use permit before the temporary permit expires June 30. WTAQ
- ➤ Safe Haven Hope Center held a neighborhood meeting Thursday, Apr. 5 at its east side S Jefferson Street location to outline plans for a conditional use permit before its temporary permit ends on June 30 (officials said new measures will prevent incidents like the earlier Motel 6 issue). 94.3 Jack FM
- ➤ Preble High School hosts its first Hornet Community Market today — a collaboration among local vendors, student groups, and entrepreneurs — in its parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thirty vendors, including Favoryt Brand, will sell plants, flowers, and skin care items with proceeds benefiting the school. WBAY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ryder Integrated Logistics will cut 151 jobs in Green Bay when its contract ends on June 30; the company lost a key contract and new providers (unnamed) may rehire many workers at its sites at 501 Eastman and 1145 S. Huron Road as operations continue. WNCY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Port officials are asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ease high Fox River flows today because heavy rains and dam releases have made docking unsafe. Vessels are diverting to other ports, adding millions in extra costs that will affect local businesses and residents. 94.3 Jack FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Early Autism Project opened its new Green Bay Learning Center on April 20 at the I-43 Business Center at 3189 Voyager Drive. The facility will offer ABA therapy to up to 50 children — easing resource strain at the De Pere center while expanding local autism services. WTAQ
- ➤ UWGB and the Wisconsin Technical College System announced Thursday that starting this fall, graduates from the Foundations of Teacher Education program can transfer 60 credits as a block + bypass course-by-course reviews. The change is expected to help local students enter teaching and support our growing educator pipeline. UW-Green Bay
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Tony Evers ordered U.S. and state flags to be flown half-staff tomorrow to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. The order also covers events on Sept. 26 and Oct. 10 for a Final Alarm Ceremony and Firefighters Memorial Day observance. WNCY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Packers announced a multi-year agreement with the Oneida Nation—extending a nearly 30-year partnership that makes the Oneida Casino Hotel the sponsor for gameday tracking, Fan Cam, and the updated Oneida Nation Gate at Lambeau Field. The deal will boost fan engagement at games. 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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