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Friday, May 16th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cellcom in Green Bay has experienced a voice and SMS outage since late May 14 and is working to restore full service. Emergency 911 calls remain available while data services like Apple iMessage and RCS messaging continue to work—leaving customers able to communicate. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ The Green Bay Packers sponsored mentor—protégé program celebrated its 14th year with an awards event at Lambeau Field on May 15, recognizing mentors and upcoming business leaders for their role in creating jobs and driving economic growth in Wisconsin. The program has helped create more than 431 jobs and increased revenue by $107.3 million while supporting minority, veteran, and woman-owned businesses. FOX 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The All-American Rejects performed a pop-up concert on the UW-Green Bay campus on May 14 — offering fans an energetic show that brought the venue to life. Green Bay Press-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UW Green Bay and Lakeshore College announced the FORWARD program to help local students start nursing careers near home this fall—informational sessions are scheduled for May 19th at UWGB Sheboygan Campus, May 21st at Lakeshore College’s Center for Health Care Excellence, June 10th at UWGB Sheboygan Campus, and a virtual session on June 18th. UW-Green Bay
- ➤ St. Norbert College will hold its 126th Commencement on May 18th at 2:00 p.m. in the Mulva Family Fitness and Sports Center on campus (408 undergraduate and 20 graduate degrees will be awarded). The college will honor 222 students with honors (from a class representing 19 states and five countries). Green Bay News Network
- ➤ University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will award 1,338 graduates with their degrees in two ceremonies tomorrow (9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.) at the Kress Events Center; this largest graduating class ever is expected to strengthen the local workforce as over 70% of alumni stay in the region. Green Bay News Network
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Green Bay Police Department dive team completed a five-day training course on swiftwater rescues yesterday—this hands-on course included real water simulations for victim rescue, self-rescue, and proper use of specialized equipment during floods and other emergencies. The team is now better prepared to support mutual aid requests across the region. FOX 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Green Bay Packers released their 2025—26 schedule and fans are busy planning for tough games like the home opener against the defending division champion Detroit Lions while some expect a strong season. In his final schedule release after 17 years as CEO, Mark Murphy said he is optimistic and the team is set for success. WNCY
- ➤ Green Bay Packers released their full 2025-26 schedule with the first regular season game on September 7 at 3:25 p.m. on CBS against the Lions at home—this is the first time since 2018 they will open at home—and also set games including a Thanksgiving matchup and at least four primetime contests. The team will host eight games at Lambeau Field and play nine times on the road as they face several playoff-caliber teams this season. WNCY
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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.
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ComedyCity: After Dark
6:30-8 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 each — Experience high-energy, family-friendly improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions.
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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.
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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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Live Music with THAT GUY
3:30-7 p.m. — Anduzzi's Sports Club - Green Bay East — Free entry — Enjoy live tunes by THAT GUY while you relax and unwind at this local venue.
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Staind and Breaking Benjamin Concert
5:45-7:45 p.m. — Resch Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night with Staind and Breaking Benjamin alongside Wage War and Lakeview.
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R AND R Live Performance
5-8 p.m. — Howard Commons Activity Complex — Tickets Required — Catch R AND R live for an evening of unforgettable music in Howard, WI.
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Arilya Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Cycling Brews — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of pop rock tunes from the talented duo Arilya.
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ComedyCity: After Dark
6:30-8:00 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 entry — Experience an evening of high-energy, family-friendly improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions.
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Virtual Tour of Senior Living Options
9 AM - 7 PM — Angels on Arcadian — Free entry — Explore quality senior living communities renowned for exceptional care and tasty dining options.
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Coheed and Cambria with Mastodon Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Resch Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable night of progressive rock and heavy metal.
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