Good morning, Green Bay.

Green Bay First Church will host a free Back to School Bash on Sunday after its 10 a.m. family service.

Attendees can receive backpacks + school supplies + free haircuts for kids, with grocery bags available at the food pantry while supplies last.

School Street in Luxemburg was renamed Okoniewski Way on Friday, Aug.

21 to honor late Steve Okoniewski, longtime principal & former Packers defensive lineman who shaped many lives. The street, located between the school buildings & IGA Supermarket, now bears his legacy.

A survey by Brown County United Way found that only 58% of children receive care due to limited slots (7,900 for 13,700 children), pushing rising costs and prompting some parents to delay having additional kids.

The survey, completed from April 28 to July 16, highlights ongoing challenges for local families.

Luxemburg renamed School Street to Okoniewski Way Friday, Aug.

21 to honor longtime principal Steve Okoniewski (Mr. O) who once led the school and played for the Packers. The new street runs past the high/middle school between the campus and Stodola’s IGA.

Two Bay Port High seniors developed Track Across the World, an interactive software raising funds for the National Railroad Museum.

The digital tool has raised $4,000 so far and lets users learn about train history + support the museum’s expansion efforts.

The Wisconsin National Guard ended its 16-day storm response mission in Fox Valley after assisting with cleanup operations following tornado damage that began on July 28 in Menasha and Appleton.

Soldiers helped clear roads, restore utility access and manage debris in affected neighborhoods.

Seventeen Wisconsin residents fell ill and one was hospitalized after eating alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts and Calco, officials reported Aug.

20. Health authorities advise consumers to monitor for symptoms in this multi-state outbreak + stay alert for any worsening of signs.

Green Bay Botanical Garden’s Director of Education, Mark Konlock, shared gardening tips on Good Day Wisconsin, advising residents on tasks to complete and avoid this late summer.

Visitors can explore the Woodland Wonders exhibit and learn about the Brown County Seed Library partnership (held at the Brown County Central Library).

NeighborWorks Green Bay was awarded a $150,000 three-year grant from Associated Bank on Aug.

20 to support homebuyers and current homeowners. The nonprofit will receive $50,000 each year from 2026 to 2028 to offer counseling, education, and home maintenance programs for up to 1,000 families.

Yesterday, 18 teams gathered in Titletown for the seventh annual Exceptional Abilities Challenge as Special Olympics, Aspiro & Challenger League athletes played flag football and received medals, with some earning spots in the state tournament.