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Green Bay
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ House of Hope is offering tours & presentations today to help locals learn about its mission to end youth homelessness. The organization will visit churches, companies, and community groups to share details and invite support. Green Bay News Network
- ➤ NEW Zoo & Adventure Park will reopen Memorial Day weekend, starting Saturday, May 23, with outdoor adventures beginning at 10:00 a.m. Guests can enjoy zip lines, ropes challenges & a Kids Kourse for ages 3 to 6; Twilight Tours will offer sunset views on select evenings until 8:00 p.m. Green Bay News Network
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Luke Combs broke a Lambeau Field record on Saturday, May 16 when his weekend shows drew a combined 92,540 fans+ it marked the first time the stadium hosted back-to-back concerts by the same artist. NBC 26
- ➤ Starting Monday, June 1, the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park will let guests feed playful otters and receive a 5 x 7-inch canvas painting from art-savvy otters — tickets cost $15 or $30 with mixed options available, limited to four per day. Green Bay News Network
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin’s minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour (unchanged since July 2009 and same as the federal rate), according to the state Department of Workforce Development. Some business groups report that employers often pay above the rate to attract workers. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ During March and April, the Port of Green Bay moved 40,782 tons of cargo after heavy rainfall disrupted vessel navigation and operations, Port Director Dean Haen said. The lower volumes compared to past seasons continue to challenge the regional supply chain (cement and petroleum made up the shipment). Green Bay News Network
- ➤ AAA predicts 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, including roughly 834,000 from Wisconsin. Local DOT officials (and fuel price updates) advise caution as highway construction and high gas prices may slow traffic in Green Bay. WBAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ School districts in Northeast Wisconsin are facing a $600 million shortfall after lawmakers rejected a surplus deal that would have boosted special education funding last week. Green Bay Area Public School District Superintendent Vicki Bayer urged legislators to resume talks to help stabilize school finances & support students’ needs. WNCY
- ➤ The Brown County Library Ashwaubenon Branch closes on June 8, 2026 as it relocates to the new Pamperin Family Branch Library at 909 Cormier Road, opening July 18, 2026. The new library, twice as big, features six study rooms & flexible meeting spaces & a quiet reading room. Green Bay News Network
- ➤ On May 18, UW-Green Bay awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in Organizational Leadership to incarcerated students at Oakhill Correctional Institute (as part of the UW Coalition for Higher Education in Prison). The program builds local access to higher learning and continues decades of educational commitment. Green Bay News Network
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin DNR officials remind locals that a lone fawn is acting normally and advise residents not to intervene, even if they see it near a road (only gently shifting it if absolutely needed). The department emphasizes that leaving the fawn undisturbed lets the mother return safely. WBAY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Tony Evers marked May as Mental Health Awareness Month — highlighting his administration’s seven-year push to expand mental and behavioral healthcare statewide. He cited funding from the 2025-27 Biennial Budget and introduced a Mental Health Action Plan to aid kids, families, and farmers. NBC 26
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UW-Health will host the 17th annual Packers 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 25 at 8 a.m. at Lambeau Field, where runners will follow a route past Titletown with a finish on the Packers’ G and win Packers-themed awards; registration fees will rise after July 8. FOX 11
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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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It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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