Good morning, Green Bay.

On Wednesday evening, firefighters delivered pizzas from Glass Nickel to three families and checked their smoke + carbon monoxide detectors to stress fire safety.

Capt. Nick Craig said the initiative reminded residents to prepare their homes as fire risks increase.

Fincantieri announced Tuesday nearly $10 million in federal funds to modernize its shipyards in Northeast Wisconsin, including $8.3 million from Navy SCIB and a $1.3 million MARAD grant, while Gov. Tony Evers provided $230,000 in state funding on Monday to train workers on robotic welding systems.

WMC and BMO announced the four finalists in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest: 4800XPC Electric Rope Shovel, Gravely ZT HD STEALTH 60, CliC Smart Privacy Glass + M157 Small Arms Fire Control.

Voting starts at 8 a.m. today and ends noon Oct. 27 in Madison.

Country singer Zach Bryan will perform at Lambeau Field (Tuesday, May 4) as his website confirms a tour stop in Green Bay next year.

Country star Zach Bryan will perform at Lambeau Field on May 4 as part of his YM&ODC tour with opening acts John Fogerty and Fey Fili; presale starts Wednesday at 10 a.m. on his website and general tickets go on sale Oct.

23.

Starr Elementary School opened in Green Bay on Wednesday, Oct.

14 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new $44 million, 140,000 sqft building consolidates Keller, Kennedy, and MacArthur schools for 500 students, and is named for former Packers quarterback Bart Starr and his wife Cherry (represented by their son Bart Jr.).

The SBA announced low-interest disaster loans for businesses, nonprofits and residents affected by the July 27 storms.

Physical damage loan apps close Dec. 7 (economic injury loans close July 7 next year), and eligible residents in Winnebago and nearby counties may borrow for repairs at low rates.

Local lender Tanya Sushkova of Cornerstone Mortgage said rising mortgage rates have led to fewer applications in Green Bay as first-time buyers and current homeowners delay purchases or refinancing due to increased costs + many buyers still explore low down payment loans.