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Green Bay
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Four Northeast Wisconsin companies are among the final eight contestants in the 'Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin' contest run by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce—this event spotlights local products and manufacturing. Voters will cast daily votes until the final round from Oct. 16-23 before the winner is announced on Oct. 23. FOX 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, A Wisconsin Christmas Pie streams on Great American PureFlix and will air on Great American Family at 7 p.m.—the film follows a pastry chef returning to Door County for the holidays who must choose between a new career and the legacy of her family's cherry orchard business. It was shot in March and April with local extras including Ahman Green and features settings such as Lautenbach’s Orchard and Door County Auditorium, with public screenings scheduled on December 14 and 15. WTAQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local high schools will present musical theater shows as WHBY compiles a detailed list of performance dates from October 31 to next May. Contact each school for ticket details — a Fox Cities Performing Arts Center program is set for May 16 at 7:30 p.m. WHBY
- ➤ Green Bay School District said high school start times remain unchanged for the 2026-27 school year (despite earlier discussions) while proposing a new schedule that will shift schools to seven periods instead of eight. The School Board will review the updated plan on Oct. 13 and vote on changes on Oct. 27. Green Bay Press-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Following a fatal ATV accident last week in Brown County, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminded riders to wear DOT-approved helmets, secure seatbelts at all times, and use smaller ATVs for children—steps aimed at improving safety on public trails. WTAQ
- ➤ Brown County finished Phase 1 of the East River Water Trail project by clearing brush and debris and installing free kayak launches at Wiese Park and Ledgeview Park to improve water quality and outdoor recreation. Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach’s 2026 budget proposal will start Phase 2 this winter—expanding habitat restoration and tree and shrub plantings from De Pere to Green Bay with over $1 million in grant funding planned for the next three to five years. 94.3 Jack FM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Plastic Surgery & Skin Specialists by BayCare Clinic is hosting BRAs of the Bay next week at Resch Expo to raise money and awareness for breast reconstruction during Breast Cancer Awareness Month — more than 50 decorated bras from local participants will be on display while voting will be available online and in person. The event supports women facing challenges with insurance coverage for reconstructive surgery. FOX 11
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay will host a range of fall events this weekend such as Zoo Boo at the NEW Zoo in Suamico on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11, a pumpkin patch train ride at the National Railroad Museum in Ashwaubenon on Oct. 11, and Cirque Italia’s water circus at Bay Park Square with shows through the weekend — additional events include the comedy show 'Don't Squeeze the Charmin' at the Meyer Theatre today and on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11, a ballet at The Weidner, a true crime ghost talk in Ashwaubenon, free pumpkin carving at Titletown, and hockey games by the Gamblers. Green Bay Press-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Portside Lofts opened Oct. 7 in Algoma to offer affordable apartments for families earning 30-80% of the area's median income—city officials and community members joined a ribbon cutting that marked a key step in addressing the housing shortage. The modern complex includes one to four bedroom units and shared amenities that meet local needs. WNCY
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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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ComedyCity: After Dark
6:30-8 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 tickets — Enjoy high-energy, family-friendly improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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