Daily
Green Bay
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A peregrine falcon naming contest drew 22,000 votes, triple the record set in 2023. The contest at the WPS Weston power plant in Rothschild celebrated local media with punny names for four chicks. WBAY
- ➤ East High students from the Fine Arts Institute raised money and collected food donations during their concert on Wednesday, May 13, at East High School to support Eats for East (a pantry serving about 40 families). A band will perform next Wednesday, May 20, to continue support for the pantry. WBAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Luke Combs will perform back-to-back concerts at Lambeau Field on Friday and Saturday. Forecasts show mid-70s highs with a slight chance of light rain & cool overnight lows; parking opens at 2:45 p.m. ahead of shows beginning at 5:20 p.m. Green Bay Press-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay high school students built a two-story home at 158 N. Maple Avenue through the Bridges Construction and Renovation program—a partnership among local schools, NeighborWorks Green Bay and NWTC that earned school and college credit. Next year, they will build a new home at 143 Cleveland Street. FOX 11
- ➤ UW-Green Bay graduate Nathan Halbach built strong connections on campus and as president of the Student Government Association, which helped him choose a career in finance and community leadership. He encourages new students to get involved as he prepares to graduate this week. UW-Green Bay
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Green Bay Police Department held a ceremony Wednesday during National Police Week to honor fallen officers. The event featured a presentation of colors, an invocation, and recognition of Officer George Antone Motquin—Green Bay’s only officer killed in the line of duty in 1951. WTAQ
- ➤ Bids for a 425-foot wildlife viewing platform at Bay Beach Amusement Park came in at $5M and $5.2M, which exceeds the budget available from a $2.4M grant and earlier borrowed funds. City officials said they are reviewing funding options as the project remains in limbo. FOX 11
- ➤ Interstate I-43 closed from Atkinson Drive to Webster Ave on May 13 after a law enforcement activity blocked Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge (drivers were advised to use State 172 as a detour). Green Bay Press-Gazette
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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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Emo Philips Live Comedy Show
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a hilarious evening with one of the best joke writers in the game.
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The more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.
~ Carl Jung
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