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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay welcomes 3,200 youth bowlers from across the country for the Junior Gold Championships—held for the first time in our backyard—and eight local bowling centers will host the week-long event that began on July 11 and will finish Saturday with nearly $500,000 in scholarship prizes. FOX 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ James VanderLeest, 21, was charged with first-degree reckless homicide after two-year-old Leo Escalante died on June 22 on Green Bay’s east side — police say his injuries did not match a fall down the stairs, a hearing is set for Aug 14, and his father was also arrested. FOX 11
- ➤ Former bank official Amy Reid was convicted of bank fraud for using p-cards to charge about $412,000 in personal expenses and will be sentenced Oct. 16—she faces up to 30 years in prison, a $1 million fine, and $411,923 in restitution. WTAQ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay’s NFL Draft in April boosted Brown County’s economy with a $79.9M impact and generated $104.7M statewide as about 600,000 people attended the three-day event—far exceeding original projections, though some local businesses noted lower than expected post-event traffic. WNCY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local legislators in Green Bay introduced a bill to restore $1.9 million to the Veteran Housing and Recovery Program—funding that will keep a Bellevue facility from closing by the end of September. Senator Jamie Wall, Representative Ryan Spaude, and Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner back the move to secure housing for veterans in need. WBAY
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Green Bay Business Showcase 2025
3-7 p.m. — Northeast Wisconsin Technical College — Free admission — Connect with local entrepreneurs and discover new business opportunities.
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Found My Thrill on Scray's Hill
7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — VIP tickets available — Experience a premium musical event with luxury seating and exclusive packages.
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Neighborfest
11AM till 2PM / 1731 St Agnes Dr. Green Bay / Food, desserts, music, games, face painting, balloon animals, bounce house, prizes, stuffed animals, and filled school backpacks! EVERYTHING IS FREE, LEAVE YOUR WALLETS AT HOME!
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Neighborfest
11AM till 2PM / 1731 St Agnes Dr. Green Bay / Food, desserts, music, games, face painting, balloon animals, bounce house, prizes, stuffed animals, and filled school backpacks! EVERYTHING IS FREE, LEAVE YOUR WALLETS AT HOME!
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2025 Motor Fuel Training Class
All Day — Hyatt Regency Green Bay — Register now — Enhance your knowledge with this comprehensive motor fuel training class.
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Found My Thrill on Scray's Hill
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a captivating theater performance at one of Green Bay's top venues.
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All Abilities Block Party
Join us for a fun day filled with yummy food, raffle baskets, bounce houses, face painting, and more! The Adventure Zone will also be open for playing! $3/ person (kids under 1 FREE)
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