Friday, June 6th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Humane Society lowered dog adoption fees to fight shelter overcrowding and now charges $75 for dogs older than six months and $25 for benchwarmer dogs through June 11—helping clear room for nearly 400 dogs at its Green Bay and other shelters. The move seeks to encourage more adopters and foster parents as space remains limited. 94.3 Jack FM
- ➤ Officials announced that registration is now open for the 13th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field on Saturday, September 20, with an expected 2,500 participants set to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The event is co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department+Pierce Manufacturing and will raise funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. WeAreGreenBay.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mulva Cultural Center in De Pere is hosting its month-long Atrium Live Music Series in June with free concerts on Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; the series kicked off on June 5th and will feature local and regional acts—concluding with a bonus show on June 28th. Green Bay News Network
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today 18 students received their diplomas from the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Green Bay campus after finishing a four-year medical degree in three, a program developed with local schools in 2014. One graduate said she felt both nervous and excited— a campus dean said the program aims to return doctors to rural communities. WBAY
- ➤ Registration is now open for the Brown County Library’s summer reading program, offering early literacy sessions for ages 0-4 and reading activities for kids, tweens, teens and adults — a chance to track reading days and win prizes — as the library encourages summer reading skills. Green Bay News Network
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin has already reached its yearly average number of tornadoes before June is over, as severe weather appears earlier and in unexpected places, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Kurt Kotenberg. He noted that tornado patterns are shifting east and north + urged residents to prepare as the peak season in July and August approaches. 94.3 Jack FM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay will host a busy weekend of activities with outdoor pools opening on June 7, a free Josh Turner concert at 8:30 p.m. in Titletown during the Summer Fun Days Showcase, and a Heritage Festival in Allouez running from today through June 8; a rock concert featuring Mastodon and Coheed and Cambria at the Resch Center on June 7, a Blizzard dairy night game today, a family 5K, and a youth triathlon add to the schedule. Ongoing events include summer concerts, a farmers market, and Food Truck Fridays that offer options for all ages. Green Bay Press-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A recent study by Smart Asset ranked Green Bay 18th among metro areas for first-time homebuyers by weighing factors such as median sale prices and inventory. Local realtors said the market remained a seller’s market — with a shortage of houses making purchases tougher even as prices continue to rise statewide. 94.3 Jack FM
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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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Full Moon Yoga in The Yard
7-9 p.m. — The Tarlton Theatre — $10 yoga only, $15 yoga with a craft beer — Embrace relaxation and community with a special full moon yoga session led by Ginny Lee's Yoga.
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7000APART Live Concert
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Anduzzi's Sports Club - Holmgren Way — Check venue for entry fee — Enjoy an exciting live performance by 7000APART in a vibrant atmosphere.
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The TRIUMPH Mile
5-9 p.m. — Astor Park — Registration required — Race alongside athletes with disabilities to kick off the Bellin Race Weekend.
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PAW Patrol Paw-Palooza
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — National Railroad Museum — $20 — Experience a day filled with fun activities and meet your favorite PAW Patrol characters.
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Senie Hunt Trio Live at Lil Jamaica
6-9 p.m. — Lil Jamaica Bar and Grill — Free entry — Experience masterful guitar in a vibrant live music setting with the Senie Hunt Trio.
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ComedyCity: After Dark
8:35-10:05 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy an improvisational show full of daring humor and audience participation.
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WELS National Education Conference
June 23-25 — KI Convention Center — Registration opens January 2025 — Explore the theme 'Now You Are' and enhance school culture with insights from expert speakers.
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Green Bay Kids' Day
10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Bay Beach Amusement Park — Free entry with wristband — Celebrate youth with free activities, meals, and fun throughout the city.
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Senie Hunt Trio Performance
6 PM - 12 AM — Hagemeister Park — Free entry — Experience an eclectic mix of musical influences from Hendrix to Marley.
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