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Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family Radio Network set a donation record with over $742,775 in hygiene supplies collected to help 139 crisis agencies in 22 communities statewide. More than 1,170 boxes were placed at local businesses, churches & schools, and the next drive is set for Feb. 14 to March 7. FOX 11
- ➤ Green Bay residents will fill yellow food bags with nonperishable items and drop them off by 9 a.m. Friday at City Hall or by 9:30 a.m. Saturday for the Stamp Out Hunger drive, which supports 12 local pantries stocking up for summer when lunch programs are limited. WBAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay city council tabled a resolution on Tuesday during a 45-minute meeting — to allow further talks with Brown County about managing the Neville Public Museum, including potential plans to move the Children’s Museum and hire a new director. WNCY
- ➤ De Pere’s Common Council approved a $70M residential and commercial project along the Fox River Tuesday night. Ninth Street Development will build a seven story complex with condos, apartments, parking, and retail spaces near the Claude Allouez Bridge, with construction scheduled to start by year-end. 94.3 Jack FM
- ➤ De Pere’s Common Council approved a $70M residential & commercial development that will include 198 units and retail spaces along the Fox River on the 100 block of S Broadway. Construction will begin by year’s end with tax increment financing supporting the project. WTAQ
- ➤ City leaders tabled a resolution on Brown County’s plan for the Neville Public Museum during Tuesday’s meeting in downtown Green Bay while discussing moving the Children’s Museum into the space. Officials from the city & county will continue talks to secure the museum’s future. 94.3 Jack FM
- ➤ At Tuesday's board meeting, Wrightstown residents voiced concerns over a potential data center project that may prompt some to leave; the board will wait for an official proposal before deciding (population is 4,000). 94.3 Jack FM
- ➤ De Pere's Common Council approved a $70 million residential and commercial project along the Fox River that will include 198 housing units, retail and restaurant spaces, and 255 parking spaces. Construction is planned to begin by the end of the year at the 100-block of S Broadway. WNCY
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay approved a $32.4M plan to convert the former Associated Bank parking lot on North Monroe Avenue into 168 workforce housing units and commercial space, with cleanup scheduled for early 2027 and phased construction finishing by the early 2030s (boosting tax revenue). Green Bay Press-Gazette
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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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& Juliet Musical
& Juliet — 7:30 – 10:30 PM — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Check ticket prices — A hilarious musical reimagining of Juliet's story with a modern twist and catchy pop anthems.
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