Good morning, Green Bay.

Brown County Fairgrounds will begin accepting boats, trailers, and motor homes for winter storage on Wednesday, Oct.

21 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Storage is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and pickup starts on Saturday, April 10 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Sunday, April 11 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.).

Green Bay’s Center for Childhood Safety provided 128 car seats for families in need so far in 2026 but now faces a shortage after grant funding ended.

The program urges community donations of new car seats to help meet growing demand.

Developers plan to open an indoor adventure park in Bellevue in 2027.

The $15M park will span 80,000 sqft—featuring climbing walls and slides—and offer year-round fun for families across Northeast Wisconsin.

Green Bay’s Head Start director, Patty Mevis, said federal proposals to change staff-to-student ratios and cut health services may affect over 336 kids in the local program.

HHS will review the changes while the program continues to support early learners with its $5 million yearly budget.

The National Weather Service resumed its twice-daily weather balloon launches at the Green Bay office today after staffing shortages reduced operations earlier this year.

Meteorologists say the improved data will help computer models better predict temperature, pressure (and wind patterns) in the local atmosphere.

College students across Northeast Wisconsin expressed concerns about high costs, economic uncertainty & the impact of data centers on local neighborhoods as the November election approaches, while professors pointed out that rising living expenses affect young voters on campus.

Brown County will use next year's budget funding to help UW-Extension upgrade 13 community garden sites and ease its waitlist as interest grows.

Returning gardeners can plan ahead when the season opens in December for the next growing cycle.

WI Law Enforcement Death Response and Tellurian Behavioral Health are fundraising $10 million to buy a property in Iowa County to convert an existing home (on over 250 acres) into a 16-bed behavioral health and recovery center for first responders.

The American Red Cross is asking eligible donors to schedule blood and platelet donations this fall.

Donating between Sept. 21 and Oct. 18 earns a $15 e-gift card + bonus rewards from Oct. 19 to Nov. 22.

WI Law Enforcement Death Response team and Tellurian Behavioral Health are fundraising to open a 16-bed behavioral health retreat on a 250-acre property in Iowa County + aim to raise $10 million to help first responders cope with job stress and get needed care.

Northern Advantage Insurance in Green Bay warns that health insurance premiums could rise 20 to 30 percent + employer costs may increase 8 percent next year after federal subsidies expire, with open enrollment starting Nov.

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