Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
Good morning, Green Bay.
This weekend, Green Bay will host summer events including tribute concerts with a string quartet performing hits by Queen, Coldplay and Imagine Dragons on June 21, comedian Mark Normand performing at the Meyer Theatre at 7 p.m., and the igNight Market on South Broadway from 5 to 10 p.m. Other events include a free airport concert by the Civic Symphony, the Tour De Pere bike race in De Pere on June 22–23 and a Horses for Healing festival at Exceptional Equestrians in Hobart on June 21.
Yesterday, Taylor Schabusiness filed a handwritten note with the court agreeing there were no grounds for an appeal of her conviction for the murder and dismemberment of Shad Thyrion—she asked for extra time to file a post-conviction motion in circuit court as directed by the appeals court.
UW-Green Bay’s Wild Rice in the Classroom project celebrated its sixth year—engaging nearly 1,000 students in classroom plantings and hosting May field trips for over 190 students at four locations to learn about shoreline restoration, cultural heritage and water science careers.
Gov. Tony Evers announced that more than $1.8 million from the Opportunity Attraction and Promotion Fund was allocated to cover NFL Draft public safety costs for Green Bay—$961,820 for the city, $681,110 for Brown County, and $169,173 for Ashwaubenon.
Event attendance on April 26 exceeded projections with nearly 600,000 people recorded—boosting local economic benefits.
Green Bay residents attended a town hall on June 16 where they shared personal stories about how proposed Medicaid cuts could impact their care—organizers from Citizen Action of Wisconsin and Brown County Indivisible detailed their concerns.
The U.S. Senate will vote on the bill by July 4 and if it passes, it will return to the House for a final vote.
Green Bay’s former Fire Station #1 is set to be remodeled into a multi-tenant commercial building as MOWGS LLC proposes converting the first floor for retail and food uses and the second floor for office space while preserving its exterior.
The city will sell the site for $1 & offer up to $2.25 million in TIF assistance as the Redevelopment Authority reviews the plan today at 3 p.m. in City Hall room 604, with the finished property expected to generate $19,200 in annual taxes.
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.
ComedyCity: After Dark
8:35-10:05 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy an improvisational show full of daring humor and audience participation.
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.
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.
Senie Hunt Trio Performance
6 PM - 12 AM — Hagemeister Park — Free entry — Experience an eclectic mix of musical influences from Hendrix to Marley.
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.
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.
2025 Kitsune Kon
All day — KI Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate anime and gaming culture with panels, gaming, and a manga café.
Zeta Live at The Razz
7-11 p.m. — The Razz By Maldonado's — Contact for prices — Enjoy a night of music with Zeta in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Sweet Stroll On Broadway
6-10 p.m. — 164 N Broadway — Free entry — Delight in delicious locally made desserts while exploring charming shops in the Broadway District.
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