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Green Bay
Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Titletown Traditions Sweepstakes invites local residents to enter for a chance to win one grand prize that includes four season-long skating and tubing passes + a $100 Titletown Gift Card, a Titletown Merchandise Item, and a Tradition Lighting Custom Product. Green Bay News Network
- ➤ Green Bay and nearby communities host trick-or-treating today from 4pm to 7pm while some scheduled festivities on October 25th and 26th—Haunted Wisconsin offers a complete listing of local hours. Green Bay News Network
- ➤ St. John's Ministries will open its men's and women's emergency shelters Saturday — providing warm shelter through April 30 for those facing cold winter nights. The women's shelter expands its capacity to 70 guests each night to meet rising demand. FOX 11
- ➤ On October 29, the Friends of the Brown County Library launched the 37th annual Give-A-Kid-A-Book campaign to collect new, unwrapped books for local children and families, with donations accepted at drop boxes, online and through in-store events until December—Bre LaFleur, wife of Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, serves as an honorary literacy ambassador to promote reading. WTAQ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In 2026, cruise ships will dock six times at Leicht Memorial Park — tripling the two visits from 2025 — as American Cruise Lines and Victory Cruise Lines add stops to their itineraries, which is expected to bring nearly 800 visitors and boost the local economy by over $300 million. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ Green Bay will host six cruise ship visits at Leicht Park in 2026—up from two in 2025—as Cruise the Great Lakes adds four new visits from American Cruise Lines and Victory Cruise Lines. City leaders said the extra cruises are expected to add over $327,000 in economic impact and boost downtown attractions. WTAQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay school district officials recommended termination for East High School football coach Niko Sila after meeting him on Thursday. The school board will review the recommendation—while officials investigate allegations that Sila gave players rides and texted them after he was placed on administrative leave. WBAY
- ➤ UW Green Bay announced that its continuing education and workforce training programs broke the old record by enrolling 101,617 learners from July 1 to June 30, marking an 18% rise from last year—this growth came as the university expanded its range of workshops, certificates, conferences and customized training to boost career skills. UW-Green Bay
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At its Tuesday night meeting, the Ashwaubenon Village Board decided not to ban camping on village property after residents said the measure would hurt homeless people— the board will work with the Brown County Housing and Homeless Coalition to find better options— as local concerns played a key role in the decision. WTAQ
- ➤ Green Bay residents are invited to share their opinions on remodeling the Mason Street Bridge over the Fox River. WisDOT and local leaders presented plans—including lowering the bridge by up to 13 feet to boost pedestrian and bike access—with further public meetings scheduled for fall 2027. WTAQ
- ➤ Green Bay officials held a ribbon cutting on Thursday to mark the completion of major work on Country Club Road, which replaced pavement, improved drainage, and added new sidewalks and LED streetlights — making travel safer for NWTC students, residents, and local businesses. FOX 11
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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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Garden of Lights
4:30–9 p.m. — Green Bay Botanical Garden — Ticket prices vary — Experience a 1-mile path filled with luminous lightscapes and magical holiday moments.
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Collectorabilia Con
8 AM – 5 PM — Resch Expo — $7 — A family-friendly event featuring retro games, toys, comics, and special guest Tony Cox.
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