Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
Good morning, Green Bay.
The Farmers’ Market on Broadway returns on Wednesday, May 20 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Broadway District and will run weekly until Sept.
30, while a downtown Saturday market starts this week on South Washington and Doty Streets from 7 a.m. to noon until Oct. 31.
A grave marker now honors Charles de Langlade (known as the father of Wisconsin) at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, where his remains were reinterred from an unmarked grave after La Baye closed, recognizing his role in establishing the region's first fur trading post on the eastside banks of the Fox River.
Average gas prices in Appleton jumped nearly 26 cents to $4.56 per gallon this week, while Green Bay's prices rose 14.8 cents to $4.54 (according to GasBuddy).
Geopolitical tensions may push prices higher before Memorial Day.
Lincoln Elementary students received 10 free Scholastic books today through the 'If You Give a Child a Book...' campaign, which raised over $25,000 from NBC 26 viewers, sponsors + the Scripps Howard Fund to promote a love of reading.
Congressman Tom Tiffany, a candidate for governor, held an event on Monday at 10 a.m. in Green Bay with former Governor Scott Walker, focusing on unlocking Wisconsin’s potential.
Protesters gathered outside the Village Grille Events Center to oppose tax cuts that reduced state and federal health care.
Bellevue officials plan to install a porkchop configuration at Landmark Blvd. and Costco Way to ease congestion after temporary left-turn restrictions caused issues.
Final design and engineering are underway as the village awaits bid responses for a project estimated to cost about 110,000 dollars.
Merle, a beagle from Ridglan Farms, was adopted Friday night at the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Green Bay campus and now lives with his new owner, John Kolstad.
He is drinking, eating, and playing with four French bulldogs, a Pyrenees, and a chihuahua — a good sign he is adjusting.
Former Packers offensive coordinator Sherman Lewis, a four-time Super Bowl winner known for building the cold-weather offense, died Friday at 83.
He coached during the team’s successful seasons with Brett Favre and earned a Pro Football Hall of Fame Award of Excellence in 2023.
Former Packers offensive coordinator Sherman Lewis died May 15 at age 83.
He coached from 1992 to 1999 and earned four Super Bowl rings during his lengthy career.
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.
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?’.
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.
& 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.
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.
One Vision of Queen - Marc Martel
7:30-9 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying tribute to Queen with Marc Martel's stunning vocals reminiscent of Freddie Mercury.
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