Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
Good morning, Green Bay.
The village of Denmark will soon launch major improvements to its parks after community surveys shaped plans that include changes to War Memorial Park, Highridge Park, and a new space called Denmark Square near downtown.
War Memorial Park will transform its kiddie pool into a splashpad and add an ADA-inclusive playground while Highridge Park will gain six new pickleball courts and a playground as a local Boy Scout troop helps clear trails and the village seeks grants for funding.
Police say a 43-year-old man was shot on Green Bay’s west side early Saturday morning after a verbal dispute outside a residence—authorities are searching for a suspect described as a black male with dreads in all-black clothing who fled the scene on foot.
The village of Denmark will soon begin a major overhaul of its park system as officials plan safety upgrades at War Memorial Park including a new splash pad, ADA compliant play area, relocated basketball court and concession stand while Highridge Park will add pickleball courts and a playground and Denmark Square will feature an amphitheater and walking trail. A local Boy Scout troop will help expand a cohesive trail system—village leaders are seeking grants and funding before starting the work.
Legislators approved a tax plan on June 12 that shields the first $24,000 of retirement income for individuals aged 67 and older for full-time residents — non-residents cannot claim the exemption and part-time residents get credit only for income earned in Wisconsin.
The GOP proposal also increases the maximum adoption expense deduction from $5,000 to $15,000 and will move to the Assembly, Senate and Governor Tony Evers for final approval.
Mayor Eric Genrich joined Tom Zalaski on Newsmaker Sunday—he recapped the NFL Draft from April and discussed summer events for Green Bay—and the program airs every Sunday at 7:30 a.m.
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