Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of July.
Good morning, Green Bay.
At the Marguerite Kress Terrace Childcare Playground, the YWCA held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 22 after a renovation that features new turf + a tunnel and play airplane frame for children.
Donations from Green Bay Packaging and the George Kress Foundation made the upgrade possible.
Happily Ever After animal sanctuary in Ashwaubenon hosts its Hour of Love event from Thursday through Saturday, offering sessions at 6-8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday at 2255 Fox Heights Lane.
Guests may cuddle with a pet for up to an hour.
Green Bay police evacuated a block near Kimball and John streets yesterday after a construction crew hit a gas line near a Shell gas station on E.
Mason St — Wisconsin Public Service was on scene to shut off the gas with repairs expected soon.
UW-Green Bay will offer a reduced credit bachelor's degree in computer science this fall — letting students complete a 100-credit track in less than four years while cybersecurity or AI students follow a 120-credit path — benefiting transfers and working students seeking faster workforce entry.
In summer of 2024, St. Norbert College student Martin Wolf ’27 discovered a new tapeworm when collecting golden shiners from Onemile Creek in Juneau County.
His finding was confirmed in Anindo Choudhury’s lab (using electron microscopy and expert review) and earned him co-authorship on his first scientific paper.
Brown County is updating its survey of a poor farm cemetery on Green Bay’s east side to ease burial concerns.
County Executive Troy Streckenbach said the GPR search will guide plans for a veteran village with 21 tiny homes near the VA Clinic.
The Wisconsin DNR released updated online hunting regulations and a fall forecast series on July 23, outlining game species rules & public land access, with print versions coming soon at service centers.
Lawrence Town Center's 153-acre development is on schedule as Boardwalk Development Co. moves ahead with projects including a 106-unit apartment and underground parking along I-41 (its main route) in southern Brown County; construction on the first homes will begin in the coming months as local amenities advance.
Packers 5K Run with myTEAM TRIUMPH
Event Time Not Specified — Lambeau Field — Check website for details — Experience a 5K run promoting inclusion with ANGELS guiding individuals with disabilities to the finish line.
Cordell Winter Concert
3:30 – 9:30 PM — Anduzzi's Sports Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of indie and alternative rock with Cordell Winter.
Once Upon a Camp
9 AM - 3 PM — The Children's Museum of Green Bay — $120 for members, $140 for non-members — Engage kids aged 5-10 in hands-on activities and exhibit play this summer.
Green Bay Kids' Day Karnival
4-8 p.m. — Bay Beach Amusement Park — Free for kids — A thrilling celebration with games, food, and entertainment for all ages.
MEGADETH Live Concert
5-11 p.m. — Capital Credit Union Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary MEGADETH, a defining force in heavy metal music.
Blackberry Smoke Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — EPIC Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Blackberry Smoke brings their Southern rock and country soul vibes to Green Bay for an unforgettable night.
Robots & Coding Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — The Children's Museum of Green Bay — $120 members, $140 non-members — Dive into hands-on coding and robotics activities for kids ages 5-10.
Robots & Coding Camp
9 AM – 3 PM — The Children's Museum of Green Bay — $120-140 — Explore robotics and coding through hands-on activities for kids aged 5-10.
Robots & Coding Camp
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — The Children's Museum of Green Bay — $120 Members / $140 Non-Members — Explore the world of robotics and coding through hands-on activities for kids aged 5-10.
Cooper Alan Live
7-10:30 p.m. — EPIC Event Center — Tickets available — Experience high-energy performances from North Carolina's viral music sensation.
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