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Green Bay
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Brown County Home Builders Association launches its fall home tour tomorrow with 37 new construction homes on display, including the first Habitat home in over a decade at 940 Ricky Drive in Green Bay. The Habitat Homestead home is a 1,200 sq ft, four-bedroom, two-bath house built by volunteers — a first-of-a-kind effort to offer affordable low to moderate income housing. FOX 11
- ➤ Amanda's House in Green Bay is adding a memory garden with personalized engraved bricks to honor lost loved ones and raise funds for renovations. Founder Paula Jolly said the sober living program for women and children will sell small bricks for $75 and large ones for $125 — a meaningful way to help residents remember family. WBAY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Microsoft announced it will invest an additional $4 billion in Mount Pleasant to expand its AI datacenter, raising its total Wisconsin investment to over $7 billion and promising thousands of good jobs. The company will bring the first datacenter phase online in early 2026 and build a second facility by the end of 2028 — a move that will boost local technology and economic growth. NBC 26
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The National Railroad Museum’s Fox River Expansion in Green Bay finished construction this fall — it will open tomorrow with a grand celebration offering discounted admission, free train rides and tours. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 will perform at The Weidner on May 31 at 1 p.m. The animated show from Martin and Chris Kratt will offer VIP tickets with a meet and greet during the pre-sale that starts Friday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. FOX 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Norbert College’s Army ROTC program in De Pere will continue after the Army changed its directive following a nationwide review, averting its planned closure alongside programs at UW-Oshkosh, UW-Green Bay, Ripon College, and Marian University. The program—part of the Fox Valley Battalion—has trained over 980 military leaders since 1936 and will keep operating as an extension unit. 94.3 Jack FM
- ➤ UW-Green Bay reported a 3% rise in enrollment for fall 2025 with 11,500 students enrolled so far — the increase comes as UW-Oshkosh also shows modest growth despite a drop in international numbers; final enrollment reports are due later this fall. UW-Green Bay
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ UW-Green Bay received a $330,000 grant from SC Johnson on September 18 to study microplastics in fish from Lake Michigan and the Bay of Green Bay—research that will begin with new hires and lab tests in 2026 and publish results in 2028. The project supports field collections and student learning in environmental science. UW-Green Bay
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A public hearing was held in Madison on Sept. 18 to discuss a bill that proposes $1.9 million to reopen veteran housing facilities in Green Bay and Chippewa Falls—funding for both ends on Sept. 30. Lawmakers and veterans stressed that having a local facility is crucial and the Green Bay site could reopen in a few months if funds are reallocated. FOX 11
- ➤ Brown County 911 dispatchers said that staffing shortages remain a serious concern despite temporary help arriving earlier this month—employees noted that forced overtime continues while over a dozen positions are still open at Wednesday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting. WNCY
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A developer bought Monroe Plaza for $23.5 million and plans to update the affordable housing complex for elderly and disabled residents. Renovations will start next summer — the upgrade includes new landscaping, a dog park, and modern common areas while residents move to temporary units. Green Bay Press-Gazette
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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LEO G Live at Richard Craniums
7-10 p.m. — Richard Craniums — Free entry — Experience live tunes from LEO G in an energetic atmosphere.
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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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ComedyCity: Family Fun Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 tickets — Experience an all-ages improv comedy show filled with audience-driven hilarity and non-stop laughs.
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