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Green Bay
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Packers donated $5,000 to Eisenhower Elementary’s food pantry today and provided refrigerators for Eisenhower and Beaumont to serve about 300 families while urging local businesses to support other school pantries in the district. WBAY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses are set for a boost this week with a Shinedown concert and WAMO State Dart Tournament starting Wednesday, Luke Combs concerts on Friday & Saturday at Lambeau Field, and an Epic Marathon Sunday; the events are expected to drive nearly $20 mil in impact and strain hotel supplies. FOX 11
- ➤ The Port of Green Bay has been closed since April 18 due to high Fox River water levels and will not reopen before May 15, costing local businesses an estimated ($15 to $20 million). Officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are working to restore safe navigation. 94.3 Jack FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay School District is planning a $35 million operational referendum in November based on a February poll where 61% supported the measure and is considering a future $90 million facilities referendum. The board will poll the community again to finalize the question (warns cuts if it fails). Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ Canvas experienced a major cyberattack on Thursday that disrupted finals and class work at UW-Green Bay and recovered by Friday morning. Shiny Hunters demanded a ransom due by today, prompting cybersecurity advice for stronger passwords and credit freezes. WNCY
- ➤ On May 5, UW-Green Bay research students caught an 88.58-inch lake sturgeon at the De Pere dam on the Fox River. The giant fish, the second longest ever measured, grew four inches since its 2019 capture and weighed about 250 lb (recorded May 6). UW-Green Bay
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Plan Commission met Monday night with city officials to consider a conditional use permit that would grant the Safe Haven Hope Center a permanent spot on S. Jefferson St. Community members offered input during the meeting (the temporary permit expires June 30). WBAY
- ➤ A 25-member Presidential Search Committee has been formed to find a new leader for the Universities of Wisconsin after Jay Rothman was fired, and it will soon begin its review process. UW-Superior Chancellor Renée Wachter will serve as interim president starting May 18. WTAQ
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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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Corvettes of the Bay Car Show
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — 225 E Walnut St, Green Bay, WI — Admission details to be confirmed — Enthusiasts gather to showcase and appreciate classic Corvettes.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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