Good morning, Green Bay.

Nonprofits announced a $1 million fund on Monday for families affected by the July 27 tornado and now ask those in need to make appointments online or by calling 920-738-9635; LEAVEN began assisting on Tuesday amid heavy demand.

Allouez and Brown County will build a canoe/kayak launch at Wiese Park from Sept.

9 to 16, weather permitting. The East River Trail will close from Wiese Park’s south side to the Ten Mile Drive access in De Pere, and the project is funded by Brown County.

During the first week of school, UWGB students volunteered at Seymour Park Food Forest to pull weeds and learn about plant care.

The volunteer-run garden operated by New Leaf Foods grows fresh produce for the community.

Green Bay Press-Gazette released a photo review of August that captured NFL preseason games + school openers, art fests + community gatherings across the city.

The images showcase local sports, music, and cultural celebrations.

Green Bay School District held its first day of school on Aug.

31 at Danz Elementary, where teachers, parents and students gathered in a busy parking lot. Superintendent Michael Hernandez and Mayor Genrich stressed that student attendance is key to building a strong academic foundation.

Merge Urban Development said the project stalled because city officials did not provide key grading details needed for the downtown Shipyard redevelopment, and Green Bay sued Merge in July after claiming the developer defaulted on the agreement.

Lambeau Field will host a sporting event in 2027 after district officials approved a 5% ticket rebate to add $250,000 toward the event.

Officials stressed it will not be a concert or soccer match and hinted it might involve hockey plus deliver a strong economic boost.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst and Coach Matt LaFleur said they are monitoring running back Josh Jacobs after he was placed on the exempt list following legal charges from an altercation in May.

Jacobs remains at the team facility today but cannot practice or play until legal proceedings continue.

When the Badgers play Sunday at Lambeau Field, a new state law will allow schools to reallocate funds originally intended to pay off athletic facilities to instead pay players.

UW-Madison will receive $14.6M annually, while UW-Green Bay and UW-Milwaukee will get $200K each.

The Packers GM Brian Gutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur told reporters Tuesday that running back Jacobs, now on the exempt list, will stay with the team while legal issues unfold & teammate Marshawn Lloyd said he will back him through the process.