Daily
Green Bay
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Demolition began yesterday for phase one of the Children's Museum expansion as crews removed a pole building next to the museum to clear space for a new facility that will cover 26000 square feet. The planned addition will feature a STEAMworks lab, trades industry training exhibit and traveling gallery, and officials still need $2 million to finish phase one—local businesses and community members are asked to help with funding. FOX 11
- ➤ Campers should book online or by phone for Bay Shore Park and Reforestation Camp Campgrounds since the final night to camp is Saturday, Oct. 25 and the campgrounds close on Sunday, Oct. 26. Officials said water for campsites and showers may be available through October if weather holds. FOX 11
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Festival Foods is now under new ownership—1939 Group finalized its purchase of Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers on Monday. Todd Schnuck will lead the company that now owns 42 Wisconsin Festival stores and nine Hometown outlets. WNCY
- ➤ Streu’s Pharmacy in Green Bay will shift its focus to long-term care and will stop operating as a public retail pharmacy after November 30 (the owner said gradual changes are underway as falling insurance reimbursements made the current model unsustainable). WBAY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At a fraud prevention event on Oct. 16 at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, experts said crypto scams have led to over $4.6 million in losses since early 2024 and that scams using crypto ATMs increased by 99%—scammers trick people into turning cash into digital money that goes directly to their criminal wallets. UW-Green Bay
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay West High School re-dedicated Del Marcelle Stadium on Oct. 17 after a major renovation funded by a 2022 referendum; the upgraded facility now meets ADA and WIAA standards and features synthetic turf, a renovated track, and a grandstand with over 2,000 seats—providing a modern venue for football games. WTAQ
- ➤ A Change.org petition is circulating to reinstate Niko Sila, a Green Bay East High School football coach who was placed on administrative leave over recent circumstances. The school district confirmed his leave on Monday but did not provide further comments, citing it as a personnel matter. WBAY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Visitors in northeast Wisconsin are flocking to parks to see leaves at or near peak with bright fall colors like red & orange that are expected to remain vibrant over the next week or two. Calumet County Parks noted that the pleasant weather is drawing families and nature lovers to enjoy the seasonal change. NBC 26
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County officials at the Brown County Fairgrounds are planning new campsites and a recreational trail along the Fox River’s west shore between Ashwaubenon and De Pere in 2026—construction is set to begin next year with over one million dollars allocated for the 36-acre site's improvements. WBAY
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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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Lambeau and Learn 2025
8 AM – 4 PM — Lambeau Field — Hotel block available at $129/night — A day of education and networking at the iconic Lambeau Field.
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Comedy Night with Tom Segura
6:00-7:30 p.m. — The Weidner — Tickets available — Experience the humor of one of the biggest names in comedy on his Come Together tour.
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ComedyCity: After Dark Family Fun Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 each — Experience high-energy, family-friendly improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions for all ages.
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