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Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brown County has 140 foster children + only 70 licensed homes during Foster Care Month, putting sibling groups at risk of separation. Officials urge locals to volunteer or serve as respite hosts to ease the burden on foster families. NBC 26
- ➤ Crowds enjoyed the first Farmers' Market on Broadway yesterday at 3 p.m. in downtown Green Bay, with over 100 local vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, and other items. The market, now in its 23rd season, will run weekly through Sept. 30. FOX 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Titletown District hosted its Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage celebration yesterday in Ashwaubenon. The event featured a Chinese lion dance by Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association and local dance group performances. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ Heritage Hill State Historical Park has preserved local history for 49 years with 27 buildings on 50 acres and welcomes over 10,000 visitors each season from May to Oct. The park gives students a chance to learn about the past while showing Green Bay’s heritage (a reminder from our roots). WBAY
- ➤ Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach and the Wisconsin Society Sons of the American Revolution dedicated a Liberty Tree with a plaque at Pamperin Park on Wednesday to mark America’s 250th birthday. The plaque explains the tree’s historic role in rallying colonial resistance (originally in Boston) against British rule. FOX 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay City Council approved a permit for Safe Haven Hope Center to operate a downtown homeless shelter on May 20. The permit requires a six-month review (including police coordination on disposing of drugs) and maintains set occupancy limits. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ Wrightstown residents voiced worries about a proposed AI data center during a Tuesday public session at the municipal office; the village said no formal plan exists and more discussions are scheduled for May 26 and May 31 (residents seek more transparency). WNCY
- ➤ Tuesday night, the Common Council approved a conditional use permit for Safe Haven Hope Center at 315 South Jefferson Street, a transitional shelter for those facing housing barriers. The permit sets six conditions which include occupancy limits and safety reviews (two alders opposed) and replaces a temporary permit set to expire June 30. 94.3 Jack FM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced he will retire after this NFL season after signing a one-year deal with the Steelers — he spent 18 seasons with the Packers including a Super Bowl win in the 2010 season. 94.3 Jack FM
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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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