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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers at Green Bay Community Church in Howard began packing over 650,000 meals on Oct.6 as part of the Feed My Starving Children MobilePack—about 3,500 helpers have joined the work and sessions will continue through Thursday. 94.3 Jack FM
- ➤ The sisters of Pi Beta Phi at UW—Green Bay raised nearly $900 earlier this year by partnering with Smart Cow Yogurt Bar in a frozen yogurt fundraiser that supports Read>Lead>Achieve, a program that provides books to children. They will host a Chipotle fundraiser on Nov. 18 from 5-9 p.m. at their E. Mason Street location to fund book grants for local elementary schools. UW-Green Bay
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Somerville Architects + Engineers moved into a newly built $12 million headquarters—located at 2120 Riverside Drive in Allouez—where modern work spaces and meeting areas support its operations. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ Station 1 Brewing in Suamico, which opened in an old fire station at 1745 Riverside Drive in 2021, now operates Company Coffee—a café that serves Stone Creek Coffee beans and a menu of familiar drinks—to offer a place for community gatherings. Owner Peter App managed the renovations and said the business brews six to nine varieties of craft beer while welcoming guests in both the brewery and the café. UW-Green Bay
- ➤ New North Inc. is hosting a series of local pitch contests during Startup Week where entrepreneurs can upload their ideas by Oct. 31 and the top winners will advance to a regional contest on Dec. 3 at TitletownTech in Green Bay (contestants compete for cash prizes). UW-Green Bay
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay education leaders held a news conference to urge high school seniors to fill out their FAFSA in October because it shows how much aid they may get for college. University and school officials said completing the form early—before the June 30 deadline—will help families decide if higher education is an affordable choice and noted that the process will continue despite the government shutdown. UW-Green Bay
- ➤ Former Congressman Reid Ribble signed on for a second three-year term as UW-Green Bay’s practitioner in residence for the political science program, where he brings lessons from his time in Congress—he has led events and guided internships to give students real-world insights. UW-Green Bay
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Green Bay City Council approved a $140,000 starting salary for the next mayor on Oct. 7—marking a 37% increase from the current $102,298.55—with the new term set to begin in April. Some council members and residents questioned whether the raise might burden taxpayers while supporters argued it would help attract strong candidates. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ At the October 6 Public Safety Committee meeting, Brown County Public Safety Communications Director Chancy Huntzinger said that despite dispatcher complaints of burnout and understaffing raised on September 17, the center is adequately staffed and has reduced overtime by about 200 hours per pay period due to a 13% drop in 911 calls—she added that a new 2026 schedule will boost pay with built-in overtime adding roughly $6,000 per year. Green Bay Press-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Timothy Nilsson — who spent 14 years in Gamblers Anonymous — started The Gambling Recovery Group in early September to support locals with a gambling addiction. The group will host its meet and greet on Oct. 11 at The Bridge of Green Bay — 2514 Jenny Lane — and will offer free counseling and financial wellness sessions. Green Bay Press-Gazette
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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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Wisconsin Music Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Zambaldi Beer — Free entry — Test your Wisconsin music knowledge and win exciting prizes while enjoying a night out with friends.
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ComedyCity: After Dark Family Show
6:30–8:00 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — Tickets $10 — Experience high-energy, family-friendly improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions.
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Market on Military
2-7 p.m. — Summer Market on Military — Free entry — Explore locally grown and crafted fare in the heart of Green Bay.
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Fright Night featuring Bella Cain
7-11 p.m. — EPIC Event Center — Fundraising event — Enjoy a Halloween bash with live music and a costume contest while supporting local nonprofits.
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Taylor Mason Comedy Late Show
6:15-7:30 p.m. — Cup O Joy — Ticket info available online — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Taylor's quick wit and polished comedy.
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Green Bay Jazz Orchestra at The Tarlton Theatre
6-8 p.m. — The Tarlton Theatre — Free admission encouraged — Experience an evening of soulful jazz performed by top local talent in a historic setting.
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