Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
Good morning, Green Bay.
Aspiro broke ground on its $21 million expansion of its 57-year-old Green Bay campus yesterday to add new classrooms, an art studio, music room, teaching kitchen, gym, dementia-friendly suite, modern nurses station and upgraded systems—funds raised by the Beyond Expectations campaign have surpassed $17.7 million.
HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital on Shawano Avenue in Green Bay released new renderings on Thursday for a campus transformation that adds a patient tower, extra beds, and safety upgrades — the plan replaces a 1958 building.
Early construction begins this month and groundbreaking for the new tower is expected in summer — the full project will finish by 2028.
Today, Children's Wisconsin opened Green Bay's first mental health walk-in clinic for kids at Bellin's Behavioral Health Building to treat children ages 5 to 18 with emergency mental health concerns.
The clinic is open Monday-Friday from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and is the only one of its kind in northeast Wisconsin as well as the third in the state.
Wisconsin natural resources and health officials warned residents today not to eat mallard ducks from lower Green Bay after tests from 2022 through 2024 showed high PFAS levels — they advised that people limit consumption in the northern bay and noted similar warnings for fish and deer in nearby areas.
HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital shared updated renderings yesterday for a major campus transformation on Shawano Avenue—plans include a new patient tower to increase beds and improve care.
Early construction will start this month with groundbreaking for the new tower planned for summer and project completion by 2028.
The Black Crowes will play their hits for Packers fans on Saturday as part of Kickoff Weekend festivities at Lambeau Field.
The free concert will begin at 5 p.m. in the northwest parking lot—security will check bags and parking is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
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.
6th Annual Rescue Roundup
10 AM – 2 PM — Petco — Free entry — Meet adoptable dogs and engage with the local rescue community while having fun.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Don’t Squeeze the Charmin
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of laughter with a live performance of Don’t Squeeze the Charmin.
The Royal Ball
Princes and princesses of all abilities and all ages are welcome to attend. Event includes activities, special guest appearances, open play and more!
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