Daily
Green Bay
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ji-Gwe-Mko Layton, 18 from Nekoosa, shot a driver on Highway 172 on August 15 because he feared a robbery—he appeared in court on August 26 with a cash bond of $750000. FOX 11
- ➤ Green Bay police arrested two men on the east side after they refused to leave a home on the 1600 block of Louise Street around 9 p.m. Monday — one suspect had felony warrants and a violent criminal history while SWAT and crisis negotiators executed a search warrant before taking them into custody. 94.3 Jack FM
- ➤ James VanderLeest, 22, was ordered to stand trial for reckless homicide and related charges for the June 22 death of 2-year-old Leo Escalante at a Green Bay east side home—his father, David, faces counts of aiding a felon and is set for trial on Oct. 29. WNCY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Green Bay Packers set their 53-man roster at practice on Lambeau Field. The team will open its season on September 7 at 3:25 p.m. CT against the Detroit Lions — several players have been released, placed on injury reserve, or cleared for play. WNCY
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Los Montoya and Banda Maguey Live Concert
9 p.m. — Mi Pueblo Restaurant — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of regional music with top bands in Green Bay.
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Pop Rock Night at Anduzzi's
3:30-9:30 p.m. — Anduzzi's Sports Club — No cover — Enjoy a lively mix of pop rock classics and originals from local artists.
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ComedyCity: After Dark
6:30-8:00 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 tickets — Experience family-friendly improv comedy that's unscripted and inspired by audience suggestions.
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ComedyCity: Family Fun Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 each — Unscripted comedy for all ages featuring improv based on audience suggestions.
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6th Annual Rescue Roundup
10 AM – 2 PM — Petco — Free entry — Meet adoptable dogs and engage with the local rescue community while having fun.
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Grassroots in the Garden — New Leaf Foods
5:30-7 p.m. — Frank B Seymour Park — Free entry — Prepare the food forest for winter while learning tips to protect your garden from the cold and wildlife.
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Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Networking Event
3-5 p.m. — Lambeau Field — Registration required — Network with corporate buyers and resource providers in a premier sports setting.
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The Pocket Kings Live Performance
7 PM – 1 AM — Gather on Broadway — Tickets available — Experience elite musicians creating a groove-inspired frenzy with their dance party vibes.
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ComedyCity: After Dark - Family Fun Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 tickets — Experience high-energy, family-friendly improv comedy with audience-inspired hilarity.
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Levi Ballenger Live Performance
5:30-9:00 p.m. — Anduzzi's Sports Club - Holmgren Way — Check local listings for cost — Enjoy a live music experience featuring Levi Ballenger in a vibrant sports club atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Richard Feynman
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