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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay Area Public Schools launched their free Summer Meals Program at Joannes Park on June 11 to offer healthy meals for students 18 and under—no sign-ups or income checks are needed. The federally funded program will run through August 15 to help families access balanced options—supporting local kids during the break. WNCY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jim Ridderbush was chosen Tuesday to fill the District 8 vacancy on the common council after Chris Wery resigned after more than 20 years of service—he works as a labor liaison at JBS and will serve through April 2026. WTAQ
- ➤ The Green Bay Common Council approved funding for a three-phase redevelopment of the more than 30-year-old Joannes Aquatic Center with a total cost of $11.4 million—phase one, costing over $2.2 million, will begin in fall while water slides will not open until July due to separate stabilization work. WTAQ
- ➤ Green Bay’s city council approved Tuesday night to provide up to $2.2 million for a new asphalt slab at Fox River Terminal — a step needed to clear coal piles and free up space for salt storage. Brown County and C. Reiss Company reached a deal to move the coal to the former Pulliam Power Plant site while state and federal grants will cover the rest of the $30 million project. WNCY
- ➤ Green Bay officials denied license renewals for seven massage establishments last Tuesday based on police recommendations linking some businesses to prostitution and illegal advertising—four of the denials came from Military Avenue. Affected businesses will be mailed notices and may appeal their decisions before the city council. WNCY
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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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E'NUFF SAID Live Performance
7:30-11:00 p.m. — Anduzzi's Sports Club — Cost not specified — Enjoy an energetic live performance by E'NUFF SAID in Green Bay, WI.
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2025 Kitsune Kon
All day — KI Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate anime and gaming culture with panels, gaming, and a manga café.
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