Good morning, Green Bay.

Green Bay veteran Rolland E.

Briar, a Pearl Harbor survivor who served in the Navy during World War II, died Aug. 1 at age 104. Visitations will be held at Proko-Wall Funeral Home (1630 E. Mason St.) on Aug. 7 from 4-8 p.m.

A new study from UW-Green Bay Center for Civic Engagement shows local news is trusted by residents who use both traditional outlets and social media for updates on healthcare, jobs, and safety, while Greater Green Bay Community Foundation finds such coverage prompts community actions (including voting and local discussions).

Farmers market season is thriving in the area with events running through October; attend the Broadway market on Wednesdays (3-8 p.m.), the downtown Saturday market from 7 a.m.–noon, or visit several others in De Pere, Military Ave, Oneida, and Titletown.

Aspiro held a ribbon cutting Tuesday for its renovated Green Bay campus on Dousman Street as part of its (Beyond Expectations) capital campaign.

The $21M project now features classrooms, an art studio, music room, teaching kitchen, gymnasium, dementia-friendly suite and nurses’ station (serving individuals with disabilities and families).

One week after an EF-3 tornado hit Menasha (Aug.

3), residents have been restoring power and repairing homes as neighbors helped each other. Utilities reported power was restored for 90 percent of customers while crews continue work in the hardest-hit areas.

Green Bay Area Public Schools' new superintendent Dr. Michael Hernandez met with neighbors at McDonald's on Shawano Avenue to answer questions and hear feedback.

He will open classes on Aug. 31 while focusing on the district budget and building partnerships with students, staff and families.

Lakeshore College + UW-Green Bay have expanded the FORWARD program to include psychology and business options, giving students a chance to earn a four-year degree locally.

Enrollment for these courses begins Fall 2026.

Flooding at De Pere High School last month caused nearly $280,000 in damage, affecting 50 spaces including classrooms, the library media center, and athletic areas.

The district is reviewing insurance coverage and planning improvements (such as better drainage) to prevent future water damage.

Rasoul Rezvanian, a professor at UW-Green Bay, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar Award to support his work in business administration and economics in Azerbaijan during the 2026–27 academic year — making him one of few scholars to earn the honor three times.

Endangered piping plovers are nesting in Green Bay for the 10th straight year, thanks to volunteer habitat restoration and monitoring.

Local scientists say these rare birds, absent for decades, are making a strong comeback.

Green Bay Metro Fire Station 3 (885 Shawano Ave) has been closed since heavy rains damaged it last month; repairs including asbestos and lead abatement, electrical work, and boiler maintenance must be completed before crews can safely return, and no reopening date has been set.

Allegiant now offers an extra flight from Appleton International Airport to St. Petersburg, Fla. for the Oct.

4 Packers game plus a new nonstop route to Orange County, CA for the Nov. 25 game. Additional nonstops serve Denver, Minneapolis, Detroit and Chicago, so fans should book early.

Appleton International Airport has added nonstop flights via Allegiant Airlines for Packers away games—departing L.A. on Nov.

25 and St. Petersburg on Oct. 4—while additional routes serve Denver, Minneapolis, Detroit, and Chicago to help fans get to games quickly.

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.

Chiodos Concert

6 p.m. — EPIC Event Center — Tickets available — Experience the intense melodies and energy of Chiodos on their It’s Not You, It’s Me Tour.