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Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Ashwaubomay Lake, a new beach wheelchair now lets people of all abilities move on the sand and enter the water. It was installed on June 5 with grant funds from Options for Independent Living and support from the Lions Club (aquatic coordinator Melody Escoto said the chair may require reservations if demand increases). WTAQ
- ➤ A new beach wheelchair was added to Ashwaubomay Lake on June 5 to help people using wheelchairs get on the sand and into the water. The chair was partly funded by a grant from Options for Independent Living and the Ashwaubenon Lions Club—lifeguards and staff will assist users as needed. 94.3 Jack FM
- ➤ Uncle Mike’s Bake Shoppe locations gave out a free donut from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on June 6th to celebrate National Donut Day—honoring its World War I recipe used by the Salvation Army and supporting local programs with a $2 donation for each dozen donuts sold. WBAY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jackson Vogel, a former inmate at Green Bay Correctional Institution, was found guilty of killing his cellmate in a hate crime for targeting him because he was black and gay — he will face a life sentence when he is sentenced on June 27. WHBY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, West De Pere High School ended classes and held discussions about the use of AI tools like Chat GPT, Google Gemini and Snapchat AI in student assignments. School officials blocked Chat GPT on school devices (a measure meant to protect students’ learning skills) as teachers continue to monitor work for signs of overreliance on AI. NBC 26
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Brown County Board approved an agreement with the C. Reiss company to relocate downtown coal piles to the Fox River Terminal—salt from the terminal will move to the site of the former Pulliam Power Plant. Under the deal, Brown County and C. Reiss must draft and sign a lease by Sept.15. WHBY
- ➤ Officials said today that the Fox River State Recreational Trail is being repaved from the Green Bay trailhead to Heritage Road in De Pere, with one section closed from 7 a.m. June 9 until 3 p.m. June 13 while work on other parts continues until June 20 and July 23—trail users should plan to use alternate routes. WNCY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ George Kneiser, a Wisconsin native and former UW-Green Bay golfer from Oconomowoc, survived two qualifying rounds to earn his first U.S. Open start. He will leave tonight for Pennsylvania and begin practice rounds on Sunday at Oakmont Country Club — a course known for its challenging history. WBAY
- ➤ Today, the Miracle League of Green Bay starts its season at Resch Miracle Field in Allouez with a record 213 players on 16 teams in a baseball league for children ages 4 to 19 with mental or physical challenges. WBAY
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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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E'NUFF SAID Live Performance
7:30-11 p.m. — Anduzzi's Sports Club - Howard — Cost not specified — Experience an energetic live performance by E'NUFF SAID in a vibrant sports club atmosphere.
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