Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of September.
Good morning, Green Bay.
🏘️ Community
Seroogy’s Chocolates launches its limited-edition Horchata Meltaway Bar Tuesday, with sales benefiting Green Bay's bilingual early childhood program at Casa ALBA Melanie.
The bar, featuring cinnamon, vanilla, and toasted rice notes, will be sold at retail (De Pere, Ashwaubenon) and online through Nov. 2.
Monster Jam returns to the Resch Center for four 35th-anniversary shows April 16-18, 2027 featuring racing, freestyle and pit parties; tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept.
22 at 10 a.m. at the venue.
Green Bay police increased enforcement at St. John's Park in downtown to address disturbances and loitering while aiming to guide individuals toward support services.
Local advocates say the shift has moved activity to other parks and stress the need for better shelter options.
💼 Business
A Powerball ticket sold at Kwik Trip (2400 University Ave.) for Saturday’s drawing matched four numbers plus the Power Play for a $100,000 win.
It was the seventh high-value ticket sold in the past 30 days, records show.
Madison-based startup accelerator gener8tor partners with UW-Green Bay to launch the Investment Accelerator in Brown County.
Applications are open through Sept. 21 for startups nationwide to receive a $100,000 equity investment + 12 weeks of mentorship.
🎓 Education
UW-Green Bay reported a 3.3% increase in fall enrollment and a 32% rise since 2020 (final figures will be released later this fall) making it the fastest-growing UW university.
Chancellor Mike Alexander said the growth reflects local confidence in the school’s future-focused programs.
Brown County Library earned the state's first Family Place Library certification to support early literacy and parent education.
It now offers weekly community resources and events for families with young children — a model for family-friendly library services.
🏛️ Government
Green Bay police have ramped up patrols at St. John’s Park today amid complaints of disturbances and trafficking.
They are coordinating with City Hall and outreach specialists to direct those affected toward available shelter services (efforts have also shifted to Whitney Park) as part of an ongoing outreach strategy.
Fox Crossing will buy a used fire engine and restore one damaged by the July 27 tornado while planning to rebuild a larger Fire Station 41 and community center at its current site.
The village board reallocated $2.74 million from its Stabilization Fund for cleanup and recovery efforts.
🏥 Health
UW-Green Bay has opened registration for the 2027 Wisconsin Suicide Prevention Summit: Empowering Youth, Strengthening Communities, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb.
3 at The Weidner in Green Bay. The statewide event will equip educators + coaches with practical tools to spot and support youth mental health challenges.
🏈 Sports
Lambeau Field will unveil a new game day menu Tuesday, nine days before its first home game.
Delaware North and Packers officials will preview treats (including Bratzilla Grilled Cheese, Pack ‘n Cheese Sloppy Joe and returning Horse Collar kielbasa) at 11 a.m. in Johnsonville Tailgate Village.
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