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Green Bay
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beagie Smalls, the first beagle rescued from Ridglan Farms, is recovering from neuter surgery and ready for adoption today at the Wisconsin Humane Society's Green Bay campus. The shelter said the pup and other beagles need low-stress adjustment as they learn to live at home. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ Beagie Smalls, a four-year-old neutered beagle rescued by the Wisconsin Humane Society, was available for adoption beginning Friday at Ridglan Farms in Green Bay, with an adoption fee of $249 and extra care needed as he adjusts to a new home. WBAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Archivists at UW-Green Bay set aside a Friday in April to handle 52 nearly identical inquiries from residents seeking proof of Canadian ancestry after Canada eased its citizenship rules in December + requests focus on records from Brown, Marinette, Oconto and Outagamie counties and may take hours to process. UW-Green Bay
- ➤ Today, Luke Combs headlines a concert at Lambeau Field with over 40,000 expected as the show starts around 9 p.m.; gates open at 5 p.m. and parking lots, including the Johnsonville Tailgate Village, open at 2:45 p.m. (fees range from $50 to $80). FOX 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay Area Public School District and four other districts sent a letter to lawmakers urging them to reconsider a bipartisan plan for $617 million in extra special education funding after the bill failed in Wednesday’s special session; state Sen. Jamie Wall (D) opposed it over deficit concerns, and discussions for a compromise may continue. WTAQ
- ➤ Brown County Library will move to the new Pamperin Family Branch at 909 Cormier Road + a facility twice as large with expanded study and reading areas. The branch will open on Saturday, July 18 while the current facility at 1060 Orlando Drive will close on Monday, June 8. FOX 11
- ➤ Green Bay Area Public School District partnered with downtown Kavarna Coffeehouse on Friday, May 15 to launch the Cup of Kindness Project, where Fort Howard and West High School students designed cup sleeves that spark community kindness — a monthly effort celebrating local creativity. FOX 11
- ➤ UW Green Bay will hold two commencement ceremonies today at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Kress Events Center to honor 1,331 graduates including 218 Rising Phoenix students — family members can attend in person or stream the event online. UW-Green Bay
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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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