Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
Good morning, Green Bay.
🏘️ Community
Green Bay’s Olde Main Street District night out offers residents exclusive deals and hands-on activities from Sept.
15 through Sept. 17, with local businesses offering food samples, crafts and art classes during evening hours from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees check in at Main Street Square to explore self-guided stops and even ride the event trolley + enjoy mini dance lessons.
🚧 Accidents
On Saturday, a fire damaged the Convergen Energy facility in Green Bay where crews arrived at 4:40 p.m.—damage is estimated at $30,000 and a spark from equipment is believed to have started the blaze with no injuries.
💼 Business
Lamers Bus Lines is short about 40 school bus drivers and is recruiting new ones to keep all routes running smoothly.
The west side is hardest hit with needs in west Green Bay, west De Pere, east De Pere, and Howard — strict regulations and COVID losses have reduced the pool of drivers.
🎭 Culture
UW-Green Bay will host the Midwest Viking Festival on Friday and Saturday, September 19th and 20th on the Viking House grounds—this free event will feature guest speakers sharing Sámi and Finnish traditions.
The festival will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is the university’s fourth year hosting the Midwest’s largest Viking celebration.
🎓 Education
After a loaded handgun was found in a Preble High student’s backpack on Sept.
9, Green Bay School District announced that clear backpacks will be required starting Sept. 22—local groups and businesses have donated over $42,000 to provide free clear backpacks to families.
On Sept. 15, 2025, Green Bay Packers legend Donald Driver visited Holy Spirit Catholic School in Appleton.
He spoke about kindness—showing students how to treat others well—and joined them in games and a group picture as part of an initiative to start the school year that will help buy new school equipment.
🏈 Sports
Packers quarterback Jordan Love visited football practice at Green Bay Southwest High School yesterday to launch his second annual 10ve for Cleats initiative—he aims to support youth sports by giving new Nike cleats to teams in need.
Last year the Hands of 10ve Foundation donated over 1,300 pairs of cleats, and Southwest was the first school selected to receive them this season.
Packers legend Donald Driver visited Holy Spirit Catholic School in Appleton on Sept.
15 to inspire students with kindness and the drive to follow their dreams—he joined games, took a group photo, and his visit is part of a back-to-school event by his foundation, with his FOX 11 co-hosting set for later in Green Bay.
🎉 Green Bay Events
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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.
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!
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
8-11 a.m. — Aurora BayCare Medical Center — Registration required — A community walk dedicated to raising awareness and support for breast cancer research and healing.
From Ashes to New Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — EPIC Event Center — Tickets from $44 — Enjoy an electrifying performance by From Ashes to New in a vibrant local venue.
LEO G Live at Richard Craniums
7-10 p.m. — Richard Craniums — Free entry — Experience live tunes from LEO G in an energetic atmosphere.
ComedyCity: After Dark
6:30-8:00 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 — Experience fast-paced, family-friendly improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions.
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