Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
Good morning, Green Bay.
Brown County workers have nearly finished paving the Fox River State Recreational Trail in De Pere after three phases started in May.
Brown County Parks director Matt Kriese said crews will complete the shoulder paving and line striping within a week — the $1.3 million project was funded by a state grant — user fees — donations.
Beloved local diner The Pancake Place on South Military Avenue won its 16th Best Breakfast award at the 2025 Community’s Choice Best of the Bay Awards held at the Hyatt Regency—also earning honors for Best Brunch, Best Overall Restaurant and Best Family-Friendly Diner.
Owner Theresa Barlament said the awards recognize the work of the 38-member team and the ongoing support of loyal guests.
The Green Bay Police Department is asking locals to help identify a suspect in an alleged lewd behavior case + it released a photo of the person and vehicle and urged anyone with tips to contact Officer Devalk or Crime Stoppers.
Brown County partnered with Bug Tussel on July 24 to launch a project that will boost high-speed internet for rural residents and businesses.
The project will build 270 miles of fiber—linking county 911 towers to the community network—and install eight new towers to close the digital divide.
Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich proclaimed July 25 as Mark Murphy Day to honor outgoing Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy, who led the team to success and helped grow community projects like Titletown and Give Big Green Bay—both the Nitschke and Starr bridges were lit in green and gold and he received a Key to the City. The action recognized Murphy’s decades of service and lasting impact on Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy retired Friday at Lambeau Field as he handed his job to Ed Policy; he led the team for 17 years, winning a Super Bowl in 2011—Mayor Eric Genrich honored him with a key to the city on Mark Murphy Day.
Mark Murphy, who served as Packers president since 2007, retired Friday at 3 p.m. at Lambeau Field and mayor Eric Genrich declared the day as Mark Murphy Day—Murphy led the team to a Super Bowl win and expanded local community projects.
Ed Policy, who had been COO since 2018, took over as president at the annual shareholder meeting.
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