Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, Green Bay.
🏘️ Community
St. John’s Ministries is collecting new and gently used durable backpacks for people experiencing homelessness to securely store essential items.
Donations will be accepted at the men’s shelter at 411 St. John Street.
Foundations Health and Wholeness launched a statewide campaign on Jun.
16 to recruit foster parents in the Green Bay area, saying stable foster homes help kids stay connected to schools and the community (visit the nonprofit website for details).
The Green Bay Metro Fire Department is training at Lambeau Field to practice handling high-rise fires plus they are coordinating with the Packers’ security team to boost teamwork.
The exercise began on Monday and will continue this week with local departments joining in.
🚧 Accidents
On Tuesday, June 16, a fire at a local Petsmart store (2280 E.
Mason Street) started in fish tank equipment, killing a few fish while the sprinkler system saved most small pets as they were relocated; damage totaled around $100,000.
🎭 Culture
Pulaski High School’s marching band will represent Wisconsin in Philadelphia for the Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade on July 3 — an event marking 250 years since the nation’s birth.
The band, known for major parades in past years, is set to bring local pride to this historic celebration.
Green Bay will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary on July 4 with events including a four-mile run, historical exhibits, live music and fireworks at downtown venues — with highlights at Leicht Memorial Park.
Festivities aim to honor local heritage and boost community spirit.
🌲 Environment
Environmental groups and local officials call for tighter worker safety rules at the Fox River cleanup site after a review found inadequate protections that left workers exposed to PCBs and PFAS.
They urge regulators to apply lessons learned + safeguard community health in future projects.
🏈 Sports
Green Bay officials and UW-Green Bay are in talks with the United Soccer League to bring professional soccer teams to the city.
Discussions have focused on a 5,000-seat stadium at the downtown riverfront site formerly owned by Wisconsin Public Service + negotiations may be extended beyond the current window expiring in September.
An INDYCAR race car is on display at the airport’s main entrance through June 21.
The exhibit celebrates a five-year partnership with Road America ahead of the XPEL INDYCAR Grand Prix — a chance for local visitors to admire elite racing engineering.
🎉 Green Bay Events
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Yoga with Kitties
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary — $15 — Enjoy a relaxing yoga class surrounded by adorable rescue cats while supporting a good cause.
Fire Over the Fox VIP Fireworks Seating
7:45-10:30 p.m. — Leicht Memorial Park — $12 — Secure a VIP chair for the largest fireworks spectacle in northeast Wisconsin.
Candlebox Live Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — EPIC Event Center — Tickets available — Experience the gritty sound and nostalgic hits of Candlebox, a defining band of the ’90s.
Uncle Kracker Concert
Evening — EPIC Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electric night with Uncle Kracker and special guests, The Wannabes.
Summer Camp Week at Josten Park
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Josten Park — Part of a package — Engaging summer camp activities for kids aged 6-12.
Dino Days Camp
9 AM – 3 PM — The Children's Museum of Green Bay — $120 Members, $140 Non-Members — Explore the prehistoric world with fun hands-on activities for kids.
Get The Led Out - A Tribute to Led Zeppelin
Evening show — Meyer Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the epic sound of Led Zeppelin live with Get The Led Out.
Dino Days Camp
9 AM - 3 PM — The Children's Museum of Green Bay — $120-$140 — Explore the wonders of dinosaurs through hands-on activities for kids ages 5-10.
Dino Days Camp
9 AM - 3 PM — The Children's Museum of Green Bay — $120 for full members, $140 for non-members — Engage in hands-on activities and exhibit play exploring the world of dinosaurs.
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