Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of June.
Good morning, Green Bay.
Forty-five veterans landed at Austin Straubel International Airport on June 20 after a day in Washington, D.C. honoring their service with the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight.
After 52 years downtown, Abbey Bar closed its doors in De Pere today, drawing thousands who recalled its history.
Owner Kerry Counard — who took over from his father — said he plans to honor the bar's legacy with a new product in retirement.
Community events fill the Independence Day weekend with fireworks, parades, and family fun across the region.
Green Bay hosts Fire Over the Fox on July 4 at dusk with live music, food, and games, while nearby towns hold varied celebrations with additional fireworks and festivities.
Seroogy’s Chocolates is celebrating summer by bringing back its popular Strawberry Meltaway Bars, available now in De Pere and Ashwaubenon while supplies last.
A summer sale runs until Aug. 31 where customers who buy two qualifying items receive a free product.
Ashwaubenon police are searching for Thomas Bero (76) who has dementia and was last seen Monday at 2 p.m. near the 1500 block of Bruce Lane; a Silver Alert is in effect.
Country singer Ella Langley is extending her sold-out tour with a show at the Resch Center on Aug.
20 at 7 p.m. Ticket pre-sales begin on June 25 and general sales start on June 26 at 10 a.m. via the Resch Center website.
Egg production in Wisconsin dropped 57% since last April with only 91.7 million eggs made, and a Denmark family farm reports that lower market prices and rising costs are squeezing profits despite steady bird counts (larger farms are hit by avian flu).
Universities of Wisconsin will award Security-Luebke Roofing the Regents Business Partnership Award on Thursday, June 25 at 3:30 p.m. at its Appleton location (3921 E.
Endeavour Dr.), with UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander and Interim President Renée Wachter in attendance.
The Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge on Main Street remains closed through Thursday, July 2 (maintenance delays pushed back reopening) and traffic is detoured via Walnut and Mason streets while nearby apartments and businesses retain access and the drawbridge stays open for boats.
UWGB extended men’s basketball coach Doug Gottlieb’s contract with a raise after his turnaround led the team to 18 wins and their first Horizon League tournament win in six years.
The new deal keeps him at UWGB until at least 2031 — strengthening long-term stability in the athletic department.
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.
Bay Beach Lego Festival
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Bay Beach Amusement Park — $1 Admission / $5 Contest Entry — Discover a vast array of Lego creations and participate in fun contests for all ages.
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